X-ray Observations of Flow Patterns in a Mercury Boiler |
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... droplets and slugs of mercury to form and separate from the mainstream . These can be carried downstream by high - velocity vapor . Under this condition , boiler and superheater performances degenerate , and stable operation with high ...
... droplets and slugs of mercury to form and separate from the mainstream . These can be carried downstream by high - velocity vapor . Under this condition , boiler and superheater performances degenerate , and stable operation with high ...
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... droplets ) could be observed flowing through the throttle . The throttle was thoroughly covered with a thick layer of quartz - fiber insulation and was heated only To pressure sensor Bleed port L Condenser inlet LDiaphragm Conical. 8.
... droplets ) could be observed flowing through the throttle . The throttle was thoroughly covered with a thick layer of quartz - fiber insulation and was heated only To pressure sensor Bleed port L Condenser inlet LDiaphragm Conical. 8.
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... Droplets slightly less than 1/32 inch ( 1.2 mm ) in diameter could be detected . Dispersed flow of a fine mist of mercury would have escaped detection . A film of mercury thicker than about 10-3 inch ( 2.5 × 10-3 cm ) , with the film ...
... Droplets slightly less than 1/32 inch ( 1.2 mm ) in diameter could be detected . Dispersed flow of a fine mist of mercury would have escaped detection . A film of mercury thicker than about 10-3 inch ( 2.5 × 10-3 cm ) , with the film ...
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... droplets or mist flow . Helical streamlet . - The liquid mercury entering the boiler was constrained to flow Insert cylinder¬ Heat Flow Mercury streamlet CD - 10684-12 Figure 12. - Representation of helical liquid mercury streamlet in ...
... droplets or mist flow . Helical streamlet . - The liquid mercury entering the boiler was constrained to flow Insert cylinder¬ Heat Flow Mercury streamlet CD - 10684-12 Figure 12. - Representation of helical liquid mercury streamlet in ...
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... droplets of liquid were entrained in the vapor stream . Mass transfer evidence ( i.e. , deposits ) indicated that a thin liquid film extended halfway into the superheater . Flow Patterns During Metastable Intervals Variations were ...
... droplets of liquid were entrained in the vapor stream . Mass transfer evidence ( i.e. , deposits ) indicated that a thin liquid film extended halfway into the superheater . Flow Patterns During Metastable Intervals Variations were ...
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