- temperatureCoupled temperature
C++ Type:std::vector<VariableName>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Coupled temperature
U10MoThermal
Computes thermal properties of low enriched uranium-molybdenum alloy.
Description
Low enriched uranium alloyed with 10 wt% (nominally) molybdenum is referred to as U-10Mo.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal conductivity (W/m-K) of U-10Mo, modeled in U10MoThermal is from Burkes et al. (2010) and Rabin et al. (2020). Three options are available.
Burkesuses as a porosity correction given in Eq. (1), where it is assumed that : (1) where is the temperature in K and is the porosity.USHPRRuses a set of linear relationships, each one for a given temperature with a linear dependence on fission density. For details, see p. 144 in Rabin et al. (2020).USHPRRFit, uses a smoothed fit of the set of linear relationships in theUSHPRRoption. This preserves the character of theUSHPRRequations while providing a smooth fit that provides better derivative information.
Specific Heat Capacity
Specific heat (J/kg-K) of U-10Mo is from Burkes et al. (2010) and Rabin et al. (2020).
For the
Burkesoption: where is the temperature in K.USHPRRuses a set of linear relationships, each one for a given temperature with a linear dependence on fission density. For details, see p. 129 in Rabin et al. (2020).USHPRRFit, uses a smoothed fit of the set of linear relationships in theUSHPRRoption. This preserves the character of theUSHPRRequations while providing a smooth fit that provides better derivative information.
Example Input Syntax
[Materials<<<{"href": "../../syntax/Materials/index.html"}>>>]
[fuel_U10Mo]
type = U10MoThermal<<<{"description": "Computes thermal properties of low enriched uranium-molybdenum alloy.", "href": "U10MoThermal.html"}>>>
block<<<{"description": "The list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied"}>>> = 1
temperature<<<{"description": "Coupled temperature"}>>> = T
porosity<<<{"description": "Coupled Porosity"}>>> = por
[]
[](test/tests/thermalU10Mo/thermalU10Mo_P.i)[Materials<<<{"href": "../../syntax/Materials/index.html"}>>>]
[U10Mo]
type = U10MoThermal<<<{"description": "Computes thermal properties of low enriched uranium-molybdenum alloy.", "href": "U10MoThermal.html"}>>>
temperature<<<{"description": "Coupled temperature"}>>> = temperature
thermal_conductivity_model<<<{"description": "The model to use for thermal conductivity: Burkes USHPRR USHPRRFit table"}>>> = USHPRR
specific_heat_model<<<{"description": "The model to use for specific heat: Burkes USHPRR USHPRRFit table"}>>> = USHPRR
[]
[](test/tests/thermalU10Mo/thermalU10MoUSHPRR.i)[Materials<<<{"href": "../../syntax/Materials/index.html"}>>>]
[U10Mo]
type = U10MoThermal<<<{"description": "Computes thermal properties of low enriched uranium-molybdenum alloy.", "href": "U10MoThermal.html"}>>>
temperature<<<{"description": "Coupled temperature"}>>> = temperature
thermal_conductivity_model<<<{"description": "The model to use for thermal conductivity: Burkes USHPRR USHPRRFit table"}>>> = USHPRRFit
specific_heat_model<<<{"description": "The model to use for specific heat: Burkes USHPRR USHPRRFit table"}>>> = USHPRRFit
[]
[](test/tests/thermalU10Mo/thermalU10MoUSHPRRFit.i)Input Parameters
- base_nameOptional parameter that allows the user to define multiple material systems on the same block, i.e. for multiple phases
C++ Type:std::string
Controllable:No
Description:Optional parameter that allows the user to define multiple material systems on the same block, i.e. for multiple phases
- blockThe list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied
C++ Type:std::vector<SubdomainName>
Controllable:No
Description:The list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied
- boundaryThe list of boundaries (ids or names) from the mesh where this object applies
C++ Type:std::vector<BoundaryName>
Controllable:No
Description:The list of boundaries (ids or names) from the mesh where this object applies
- computeTrueWhen false, MOOSE will not call compute methods on this material. The user must call computeProperties() after retrieving the MaterialBase via MaterialBasePropertyInterface::getMaterialBase(). Non-computed MaterialBases are not sorted for dependencies.
Default:True
C++ Type:bool
Controllable:No
Description:When false, MOOSE will not call compute methods on this material. The user must call computeProperties() after retrieving the MaterialBase via MaterialBasePropertyInterface::getMaterialBase(). Non-computed MaterialBases are not sorted for dependencies.
- constant_onNONEWhen ELEMENT, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps.When SUBDOMAIN, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps. Evaluations on element qps will be skipped
Default:NONE
C++ Type:MooseEnum
Controllable:No
Description:When ELEMENT, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps.When SUBDOMAIN, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps. Evaluations on element qps will be skipped
- cp_data0 5.5e+27 293.15 323.15 348.15 373.15 423.15 473.15 523.15 573.15 623.15 293.15 323.15 348.15 373.15 423.15 473.15 523.15 573.15 623.15 134 136 138 139 143 146 150 153 157 192.064 197.815 202.531 207.937 216.161 221.075 233.969 244.058 249.664 Specific heat data points.
Default:0 5.5e+27 293.15 323.15 348.15 373.15 423.15 473.15 523.15 573.15 623.15 293.15 323.15 348.15 373.15 423.15 473.15 523.15 573.15 623.15 134 136 138 139 143 146 150 153 157 192.064 197.815 202.531 207.937 216.161 221.075 233.969 244.058 249.664
C++ Type:std::vector<std::vector<double>>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Specific heat data points.
- declare_suffixAn optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any declared 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 declared properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.
- initial_porosity0The initial porosity
Default:0
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:The initial porosity
- k_data0 5.5e+27 293.15 323.15 348.15 373.15 423.15 473.15 523.15 573.15 623.15 293.15 323.15 348.15 373.15 423.15 473.15 523.15 573.15 623.15 12.1 13.4 14.5 15.6 17.8 20 22 23.9 25.5 7.2644 7.702 8.076 8.4632 9.1199 9.4125 10.0931 10.7093 11.4107 Thermal conductivity data points.
Default:0 5.5e+27 293.15 323.15 348.15 373.15 423.15 473.15 523.15 573.15 623.15 293.15 323.15 348.15 373.15 423.15 473.15 523.15 573.15 623.15 12.1 13.4 14.5 15.6 17.8 20 22 23.9 25.5 7.2644 7.702 8.076 8.4632 9.1199 9.4125 10.0931 10.7093 11.4107
C++ Type:std::vector<std::vector<double>>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Thermal conductivity data points.
- porosityCoupled Porosity
C++ Type:std::vector<VariableName>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Coupled Porosity
- specific_heat_modelBurkesThe model to use for specific heat: Burkes USHPRR USHPRRFit table
Default:Burkes
C++ Type:MooseEnum
Controllable:No
Description:The model to use for specific heat: Burkes USHPRR USHPRRFit table
- thermal_conductivity_modelBurkesThe model to use for thermal conductivity: Burkes USHPRR USHPRRFit table
Default:Burkes
C++ Type:MooseEnum
Controllable:No
Description:The model to use for thermal conductivity: Burkes USHPRR USHPRRFit table
Optional 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- output_propertiesList of material properties, from this material, to output (outputs must also be defined to an output type)
C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>
Controllable:No
Description:List of material properties, from this material, to output (outputs must also be defined to an output type)
- outputsnone Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object
Default:none
C++ Type:std::vector<OutputName>
Controllable:No
Description:Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object
Outputs 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
- specific_heat_scale_factor1Optional scaling factor applied to the overall specific heat.
Default:1
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Optional scaling factor applied to the overall specific heat.
- thermal_conductivity_scale_factor1Optional scaling factor applied to the overall thermal conductivity.
Default:1
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Optional scaling factor applied to the overall thermal conductivity.
Advanced: Scaling Factors Parameters
Input Files
References
- D. E. Burkes, C. A. Papesch, A. P. Maddison, T. Hartmann, and F. J. Rice.
Thermo-physical properties of DU-10 wt.% Mo alloys.
Journal of Nuclear Materials, 403(1–3):160–166, 2010.
doi:10.1016/j.jnucmat.2010.06.018.[BibTeX]
- B. Rabin, M. Meyer, J. Cole, I. Glagolenko, W. Jones, J-F. Jue, D. Keiser Jr, C. Miller, G. Moore, H. Ozaltun, F. Rice, A. Robinson, J. Smith, D. Wachs, W. Williams, N. Woolstenhulme, G. Hofman, and Y. Kim.
Preliminary report on U-Mo monolithic fuel for research reactors.
Technical Report INL EXT-17-40975, Idaho National Laboratory, 4 2020.[BibTeX]