GasGapHeatTransfer

BC that aids with thermal contact similar to GapHeatTransfer.

commentnote:Often Created by an Action

This object can be set up automatically by using the Thermal Contact LWR Action action.

See also GasGapConductance and Gap Plenum Models.

Description

The GasGapHeatTransfer boundary condition differs from GapHeatTransfer in that the gap conductivity is computed based on the gases in the gap. This boundary condition can also include the effect of solid-solid conduction once the bodies have come into mechanical contact with each other.

commentnote:Gap Geometry Type Must Match Coordinate System

The parameter parameters gap geometry_type should be set to match the simulation geometry, e.g CYLINDER should be used as argument in AxisymmetricRZ simulations.

The gas in the gap may be flushed in a refabrication step. (See also PlenumPressure.)

Example Input Syntax

GasGapHeatTransfer is a type of thermal contact boundary condition and is therefore applied within the [ThermalContact] block instead of within the usual [BCs] of the input file.

[ThermalContact<<<{"href": "../../syntax/Modules/HeatTransfer/ThermalContact/index.html"}>>>]
  [thermal_contact]
    type = GasGapHeatTransfer
    variable = temp
    primary = 3
    secondary = 2
    initial_gas_types = Xe
    initial_fractions = 1
    roughness_coef = 1.5
    roughness_primary = 1.0e-6
    roughness_secondary = 1.0e-6
    #min_gap = 0
    emissivity_primary = 0
    emissivity_secondary = 0
    tangential_tolerance = 1e-5
  []
[]
(test/tests/gap_heat_transfer/gap_heat_transfer_catch_release.i)

Input Parameters

  • boundaryThe list of boundary IDs from the mesh where this object applies

    C++ Type:std::vector<BoundaryName>

    Controllable:No

    Description:The list of boundary IDs from the mesh where this object applies

  • variableThe name of the variable that this residual object operates on

    C++ Type:NonlinearVariableName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The name of the variable that this residual object operates on

Required Parameters

  • appended_property_nameName appended to material properties to make them unique

    C++ Type:std::string

    Controllable:No

    Description:Name appended to material properties to make them unique

  • cylinder_axis_point_1Start point for line defining cylindrical axis

    C++ Type:libMesh::VectorValue<double>

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Start point for line defining cylindrical axis

  • cylinder_axis_point_2End point for line defining cylindrical axis

    C++ Type:libMesh::VectorValue<double>

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:End point for line defining cylindrical axis

  • displacementsThe displacements appropriate for the simulation geometry and coordinate system

    C++ Type:std::vector<VariableName>

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The displacements appropriate for the simulation geometry and coordinate system

  • gap_distanceDistance across the gap

    C++ Type:std::vector<VariableName>

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Distance across the gap

  • gap_geometry_typeGap calculation type. Choices are: PLATE CYLINDER SPHERE

    C++ Type:MooseEnum

    Options:PLATE, CYLINDER, SPHERE

    Controllable:No

    Description:Gap calculation type. Choices are: PLATE CYLINDER SPHERE

  • gap_tempTemperature on the other side of the gap

    C++ Type:std::vector<VariableName>

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Temperature on the other side of the gap

  • jumpdistance_primary0The temperature jump distance for the primary surface.

    Default:0

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The temperature jump distance for the primary surface.

  • jumpdistance_secondary0The temperature jump distance for the secondary surface.

    Default:0

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The temperature jump distance for the secondary surface.

  • max_gap1e+06A maximum gap size

    Default:1e+06

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:A maximum gap size

  • min_gap1e-06A minimum gap size

    Default:1e-06

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:A minimum gap size

  • min_gap_order0Order of the Taylor expansion below min_gap

    Default:0

    C++ Type:unsigned int

    Controllable:No

    Description:Order of the Taylor expansion below min_gap

  • orderFIRSTThe finite element order

    Default:FIRST

    C++ Type:MooseEnum

    Options:CONSTANT, FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH

    Controllable:No

    Description:The finite element order

  • paired_boundaryThe boundary to be penetrated

    C++ Type:BoundaryName

    Controllable:No

    Description:The boundary to be penetrated

  • quadratureFalseWhether or not to do Quadrature point based gap heat transfer. If this is true then gap_distance and gap_temp should NOT be provided (and will be ignored) however paired_boundary IS then required.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Whether or not to do Quadrature point based gap heat transfer. If this is true then gap_distance and gap_temp should NOT be provided (and will be ignored) however paired_boundary IS then required.

  • roughness_coef1.5The coefficient for the roughness summation.

    Default:1.5

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The coefficient for the roughness summation.

  • roughness_primary1e-06The roughness of the primary surface in meters.

    Default:1e-06

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The roughness of the primary surface in meters.

  • roughness_secondary1e-06The roughness of the secondary surface in meters.

    Default:1e-06

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The roughness of the secondary surface in meters.

  • sphere_originOrigin for sphere geometry

    C++ Type:libMesh::VectorValue<double>

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Origin for sphere geometry

  • warningsFalseWhether to output warning messages concerning nodes not being found

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Whether to output warning messages concerning nodes not being found

Optional Parameters

  • absolute_value_vector_tagsThe tags for the vectors this residual object should fill with the absolute value of the residual contribution

    C++ Type:std::vector<TagName>

    Controllable:No

    Description:The tags for the vectors this residual object should fill with the absolute value of the residual contribution

  • extra_matrix_tagsThe extra tags for the matrices this Kernel should fill

    C++ Type:std::vector<TagName>

    Controllable:No

    Description:The extra tags for the matrices this Kernel should fill

  • extra_vector_tagsThe extra tags for the vectors this Kernel should fill

    C++ Type:std::vector<TagName>

    Controllable:No

    Description:The extra tags for the vectors this Kernel should fill

  • matrix_tagssystemThe tag for the matrices this Kernel should fill

    Default:system

    C++ Type:MultiMooseEnum

    Options:nontime, system

    Controllable:No

    Description:The tag for the matrices this Kernel should fill

  • vector_tagsnontimeThe tag for the vectors this Kernel should fill

    Default:nontime

    C++ Type:MultiMooseEnum

    Options:nontime, time

    Controllable:No

    Description:The tag for the vectors this Kernel should fill

Contribution To Tagged Field Data Parameters

  • control_tagsAdds user-defined labels for accessing object parameters via control logic.

    C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>

    Controllable:No

    Description:Adds user-defined labels for accessing object parameters via control logic.

  • diag_save_inThe name of auxiliary variables to save this BC's diagonal jacobian contributions to. Everything about that variable must match everything about this variable (the type, what blocks it's on, etc.)

    C++ Type:std::vector<AuxVariableName>

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The name of auxiliary variables to save this BC's diagonal jacobian contributions to. Everything about that variable must match everything about this variable (the type, what blocks it's on, etc.)

  • enableTrueSet the enabled status of the MooseObject.

    Default:True

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:Yes

    Description:Set the enabled status of the MooseObject.

  • implicitTrueDetermines whether this object is calculated using an implicit or explicit form

    Default:True

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Determines whether this object is calculated using an implicit or explicit form

  • save_inThe name of auxiliary variables to save this BC's residual contributions to. Everything about that variable must match everything about this variable (the type, what blocks it's on, etc.)

    C++ Type:std::vector<AuxVariableName>

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The name of auxiliary variables to save this BC's residual contributions to. Everything about that variable must match everything about this variable (the type, what blocks it's on, etc.)

  • seed0The seed for the master random number generator

    Default:0

    C++ Type:unsigned int

    Controllable:No

    Description:The seed for the master random number generator

  • skip_execution_outside_variable_domainFalseWhether to skip execution of this boundary condition when the variable it applies to is not defined on the boundary. This can facilitate setups with moving variable domains and fixed boundaries. Note that the FEProblem boundary-restricted integrity checks will also need to be turned off if using this option

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Whether to skip execution of this boundary condition when the variable it applies to is not defined on the boundary. This can facilitate setups with moving variable domains and fixed boundaries. Note that the FEProblem boundary-restricted integrity checks will also need to be turned off if using this option

  • use_displaced_meshFalseWhether or not this object should use the displaced mesh for computation. Note that in the case this is true but no displacements are provided in the Mesh block the undisplaced mesh will still be used.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Whether or not this object should use the displaced mesh for computation. Note that in the case this is true but no displacements are provided in the Mesh block the undisplaced mesh will still be used.

Advanced Parameters

  • prop_getter_suffixAn optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any attempt to retrieve/get material properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.

    C++ Type:MaterialPropertyName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:An optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any attempt to retrieve/get material properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.

  • use_interpolated_stateFalseFor the old and older state use projected material properties interpolated at the quadrature points. To set up projection use the ProjectedStatefulMaterialStorageAction.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:For the old and older state use projected material properties interpolated at the quadrature points. To set up projection use the ProjectedStatefulMaterialStorageAction.

Material Property Retrieval Parameters

Input Files