Numerical study of the effect of the electrical conductivity of the pipe wall on the flow of a salt melt simulator during an upward flow in a transverse magnetic field

Key Points

• This research aims to understand how variations in pipe wall electrical conductivity influence the flow of electrically conductive fluids in a magnetic field.
• Conducted a numerical study of fluid behavior in a round pipe with varying wall conductivity.
• Used a simulated salt melt - a 20% aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide.
• Analyzed the flow dynamics under the influence of a transverse magnetic field and calculated the Hartmann number.
• Identified significant effects of wall conductivity on fluid flow patterns.
• Demonstrated that increasing conductivity enhances flow stability under magnetic influence.
• Maximized Hartmann number was achieved with optimal salt melt concentration.