Research Article

Design and Thermal-Hydraulic Evaluation of Integrated Steam Generator with Serpentine-Tube Configuration for Prevention of Sodium-Water Reaction

Table 6

Average heat flux on serpentine tubes in main flow region and stagnant fluid region.

Average heat flux (W/m2)Sodium tubesWater tubes
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Main flow region (straight parts)-68,989-59,04462,58764,007
Stagnant fluid region (bending parts)-89,738-78,88683,03583,716