Hans K. Fauske
Published: 1962
Total Pages: 354
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Equipment was built where critical-flow data above 100 psia were obtained and a theory developed that predicts the experimental values satisfactorily. Theoretical expressions for the specific volume, void fraction, and slip ratio for critical steam-water mixtures have been derived. Therefore, the first complete analytical solution was made possible for estimating the critical two-phase flow rate, including slip between the two phases. The pressure profiles for runs at critical flow were all characterized by extremely steep pressure gradients near the throat; however, the pressure gradients are definitely finite and approach absolute maximum values, these depending only upon critical flow rate and quality. Sonic velocities are not achieved in critical two-phase flow of steam-water mixtures.