Kirillov P.L. et al. Liquid Metals. Collection of papers. NASA TT F-522. 1967.
NASA technical translation of "Zhidkiye Metally", Atomizdat, Moscow, 1967.This collection presents results of original studies performed during the last few years at the Physics and Power Institute of the State Committee for Utilization of Atomic Energy.
The collection contains theoretical and experimental solutions of problems of convective heat transfer, pertaining to the flow of liquid metals in ducts of various shapes. Of particular importance are ducts formed by the cluster of round rods, since this is the most prevalent form of fuel elements in active zones of nuclear reactors.
This book considers problems of heat transfer and fluid flow attendant to fluid flow past clusters of round rods in the longitudinal direction, as well as problems of boiling and condensation of metals. It presents techniques of working with liquid metals, methods for removing impurities from them, methods of impurity control, problems of corrosion and the experience in operating various kinds of equipment used in experimental facilities of the Physics and Power Institute.
This collection illuminates problems of design of facilities employing liquid metals. It presents recommendations on calculating the heat transfer in liquid metals and a summary of physical properties, which were used in analyzing the experimental results.
The materials in this collection can be used extensively for the development of facilities in which liquid metals are used as heat transfer agents.
