Numerical study of the MHD flow characteristics in a three-surface-multi-layered channel with different inlet conditions

Aoyagi, Mitsuhiro ; Ito, Satoshi*; Hashizume, Hidetoshi*

A 3D MHD flow simulation was conducted to clarify the effects of the inlet flow condition on the result of the validation experiment carried out previously and on the design window of the first wall using a three-surface-multi-layered channel. MHD pressure drop was influenced by the inlet condition largely. The numerical model with turbulent velocity profile showed qualitatively good agreement with the experimental result. The first wall temperature distribution obtained by the 3D simulation corresponded well the one by the 2D simulation assuming fully developed flow. This meant complicated three-dimensional inlet flow condition generated in the L-shape elbow would not affects the existing design window.