Two-phase damping for internal flow: Physical mechanism and effect of excitation parameters

Abstract Two-phase flow induced-vibration is a major concern for the nuclear industry. This paper provides experimental data on two-phase damping that is crucial to predict vibration effects in steam generators. An original test section consisting of a tube subjected to internal two-phase flow was built. The tube is supported by linear bearings and compression springs allowing it to slide in the direction transverse to the flow. An excitation system provides external sinusoidal force. The frequency and magnitude of the force are controlled through extension springs. Damping is extracted from the frequency response function of the system. It is found that two-phase damping depends on flow pattern and is fairly proportional to volumetric fraction for bubbly flow. Measurements are completed by the processing of high-speed videos which allow to characterize the transverse relative motion of the gas phase with respect to the tube for bubbly flow. It is shown that the bubble drag forces play a significant role in the dissipation mechanism of two-phase damping.

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