Discussion of Heat Transfer in Nuclear Reactors

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Discussion of Heat Transfer in Nuclear Reactors

• Spencer Hovey and Nathan Clark
• ME 340Heat Transfer
• Dr. Vladimir Solovjov
• December 7th, 2005

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Layout of a Nuclear Reactor
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Heat Transfer Steps Through Nuclear Reactor
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Heat Transfer Characteristics of the Nuclear
Process

• Conduction through the Fuel Rods
• Conduction Across the Clad
• Forced Convection in Coolant Out of Core