SPAR-8 Experimental Comparison

Only heat output data available from experiment, so

heat output used as heat input in the model.

Why this assumption is realistic:	Why this assumption is not accurate:
Time history is similar Heat inputs are roughly the right scale	Time lag due to stored heat in the heat pipe Time lag becomes larger at later times - more heat storage

To correct for time lag problems, use the same model run, but

set time-integrated heat output to the experimental value.

Why this assumption is realistic:	Why this assumption is not accurate:
Heat outputs are the same for both	Timing is still incorrect

This gives better agreement later in the transient, but early time agreement degrades.