An Efficient Solution Algorithm for Fast Transient Fluid Structure Interaction Analysis with Two Phase Fluid Element in an ALE Code

In order to predict the complex core bubble movements within the fast reactor assembly containing sodium, argon, reactor internals under a core disruptive accident (CDA), a two phase fluid element is developed and implemented in the ALE code 'FUSTIN'. The effectiveness of the element behaviour is demonstrated by solving 3 benchmark problems of direct relevance to FBR safety analysis. With this element, it is possible to predict satisfactorily the hydrodynamic and structural responses over the entire transient period.