THE TRANSIENT RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS OF A SINGLE-TUBE ONCE-THROUGH STEAM GENERATOR

Mathematical representation of the transient response characteristics of the fluid-side of a single-tube, once-through steam generator is one of the most challenging problems in the automatic control field today. A simplified distributed-parameter model based on constant pressure and constant heat flux is developed in closed-form for a step change in inlet flow rate. This analytical model describes both the transient response of the fluid-side of the steam generator and a continuity wave phenomenon which traverses the tube as the transient takes place. The experimental apparatus used in the evaluation of this model is described.(Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Pennsylvania State University, University Park

  Ordinance Research Laboratory
  University Park, PA  United States  16802
• Authors:
  • Holmboe, K C
• Publication Date: 1971-7-28

Media Info

• Pagination: 175 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic control; Boilers; Steam power plants; Transient analyzers
• Uncontrolled Terms: Transient analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: Automatic control systems; Boiler control
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00041497
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: TM-71-125 Doc Thesis
• Contract Numbers: N00017-70-C-1407
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 2 1973 12:00AM