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This paper presents an original three dimensional model for fluid flow and soot deposition in the overall wall flow honeycomb DPF. First, hot-wire experimental velocity measurements carried out along the DPF outlet cross-section are shown to highlight the flow heterogeneity. Then coupled 1D local momentum and mass balance equations to describe a bundle of channels are proposed and discussed. The model is applied to simulate the loading of a bundle of channels. Two typical cases are considered to illustrate heterogeneity problems: (i) a transverse wall permeability gradient and (ii) the initial blockage of two entrance channels. In this latter case, the heterogeneity effect is found to be confined in the neighbor channels. Finally, a macroscopic form of this set of 1D local equations, obtained using a method of volume averaging applied on a cross-section filter element which consists of several unit elements, is described.

The SP-100 Space Nuclear Power Program was established in 1983 by DOD, DOE, and NASA as a joint program to develop technology for military and civil applications. Starting in 1986, NASA has funded a technology program to maintain the momentum of promising aerospace technology advancement started during Phase I of SP-100 and to strengthen, in key areas, the chances for successful development and growth capability of space nuclear reactor power systems for a wide range of future space applications. The elements of the CSTI High Capacity Power Project include Systems Analysis, Stirling Power Conversion, Thermoelectric Power Conversion, Thermal Management, Power Management, Systems Diagnostics, Environmental Interactions, and Material/Structural Development. Technology advancement in all elements is required to provide the growth capability, high reliability and 7 to 10 year lifetime demanded for future space nuclear power systems.