Analysis of the flow noises of the nuclear main pump caused by the high temperature liquid Sodium in the two-circuit main loop liquid Sodium pump system

Zhongliang Xie, Nawei Shen, Jianding Ge, Weidong Zhu, Pan Song, Huanling Liu, Liang Hao, Wenchao Tian

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Abstract

The paper investigates the flow noises caused by the high temperature liquid Sodium in the nuclear main pump system. Three-dimensional unsteady CFD coupled sound field methods are exploited. Spectrum characteristics of sound source load are obtained. Directional sound pressure level distribution based on sound source load of rotor blades and guide vanes are presented and discussed. Distribution of sound pressure level of inlet and outlet pipes along the flow direction are also further discussed. Results indicate that with the increase of blade passing frequency, the amplitude of sound pressure level decreases. Response of sound field mainly depends on the load characteristics of rotor blades. Research results have remarkable significances for the analysis of flow noises in liquid Sodium pump systems.

Original languageEnglish
Article number107550
JournalAnnals of Nuclear Energy
Volume145
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Sep 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Flow noises analysis
  • Sodium pump systems
  • Sound pressure level
  • Sound source load
  • Spectrum characteristics

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