Investigation of heat generation in a pebble bed during induction heating

Abstract

The use of fuel in the form of microfuel filling in nuclear reactors is a possible way to improve the safety and efficiency of nuclear power plants. In experimental studies, microfuel elements are simulated by stainless steel balls, and internal heat generation by high-frequency induction heating. The paper presents the results of a study of heat release in a pebble bed during induction heating, and features are revealed. The distribution function of the volumetric density of heat release along the height of the pebble bed is obtained.