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The hydrodynamics of countercurrent two-phase flow in vertical channels

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Countercurrent flow of gas and liquid in vertical tubes is investigated. Processes that occur under various conditions of flow (including the “flooding” mode) are treated. Equations are suggested that describing the hydrodynamic characteristics of countercurrent two-phase flow.

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  1. Polzunov Central Boiler-and-Turbine Institute Research-and-Production Association, St. Petersburg, Russia

    S. V. Svetlov, Yu. N. Ilyukhin, S. B. Alekseev, V. O. Kukhtevich & V. G. Sidorov

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Svetlov, S.V., Ilyukhin, Y.N., Alekseev, S.B. et al. The hydrodynamics of countercurrent two-phase flow in vertical channels. High Temp 38, 607–613 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02755808

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