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10th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering

April 14–18, 2002

Arlington, Virginia, USA

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ISBN:

0-7918-3595-2

In This Volume

Plant Operations and Maintenance (26)
Major Component Reliability and Materials Issues (30)
Structural Integrity, Dynamics and Mitigation, Material and Failure (42)
License Renewal, Life Extension, Decommissioning and Decontamination (13)

10th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering, Volume 1

Plant Operations and Maintenance

Applicability of Operational Research Techniques in CANDU Nuclear Plant Maintenance

E. Kevin Doyle

ICONE 2002; 1-9doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22011

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Topics: Complex systems , Containment , Design , Engineers , Errors , Failure , Failure data , Maintenance , Nuclear power , Nuclear power plant maintenance

Developing Predictive Maintenance Expertise to Improve Plant Equipment Reliability

Richard N. Wurzbach

ICONE 2002; 11-18doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22032

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Topics: Maintenance , Reliability , Energy generation , Nuclear power stations , Safety , Computer software , Condition monitoring , Instrumentation , Profitability , Teams

A Study of Outage Management Practices at Selected U.S. Nuclear Plants

James C. Lin

ICONE 2002; 19-23doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22068

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Boiling water reactors , Pressurized water reactors

Maintenance for the Millennium: Another Approach

Barry R. Sculthorpe

ICONE 2002; 25-28doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22074

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Topics: Maintenance , Machinery , Reliability , Engines , Equipment performance , Lubricants , Metals , Motors , Nuclear power stations , Tribology

A Dynamic Performance Analysis on CANDU Fuel Handling System for Operational Improvement

Jeong Mann Kim, Byung Ryul Jung, Wan Kyu Park

ICONE 2002; 29-36doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22091

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Topics: Computers , Control systems , Dynamic analysis , Fuels , Machinery , Modeling , Nuclear power stations , Pressure , Pressure control , Valves

Computed Radiography: An Innovative Inspection Technique

William A. Klein, Donald L. Councill

ICONE 2002; 37-40doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22102

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Topics: Inspection , Corrosion , Reliability , Safety , Biomedicine , Flow (Dynamics) , Insulation , Pipes , Valves

Operational Events Noted for Power Uprated Plants and Potential Safety Implications

A. W. Cronenberg, D. A. Powers, R. P. Savio

ICONE 2002; 41-46doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22123

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Topics: Safety , Power uprate , Failure , Fuels , Licensing , Light water reactors , Pipes , Pressurized water reactors , Regulations , Rods

Managing the Cost of Plant Piping System Leakage

John M. Jenco, Donna R. Keck, Gary L. Johnson

ICONE 2002; 47-52doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22193

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Topics: Leakage , Piping systems , Fluids , Maintenance , Nuclear power plant operations , Public utilities

Sensitivity Degradation Characteristics of Incore Neutron Detector for Heavy Water Reactor, Fugen NPP

Tsuyoshi Okawa, Naoyuki Yomori

ICONE 2002; 53-60doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22234

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Topics: Fuels , Heavy water reactors , Neutrons , Nuclear fission , Nuclear power stations , Sensors

A Model for Shortening the Length of Activities in Construction and Overhaul Planning: UPROB

Niko Majdandzˇic´, Slavko Sebastijanovic´, Gordana Maticˇevic´, Nebojsˇa Sebastijanovic´

ICONE 2002; 61-66doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22239

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Topics: Construction , Assembly lines , Databases , Thermal energy

Increase of Steam Moisture in the BWR-Facility KKP 1

Volker Noack

ICONE 2002; 67-70doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22266

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Topics: Boiling water reactors , Leakage , Steam

Managing Feedwater Heater Shell Thinning

John W. Simons, Robert B. Keating

ICONE 2002; 71-75doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22302

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Topics: Feedwater , Shells , Maintenance , Wall thickness , Acceptance criteria , ASME Standards , Inspection , Steam , Nozzles , Nuclear industry

Increased Availability From Improved Condenser Design

Joseph W. Harpster

ICONE 2002; 77-84doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22318

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Design , Gases , Condensed matter , Corrosion , Dynamic models , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering design , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels

Corrosion Resistant Cladding by YAG Laser Welding in Underwater Environment

Tsutomu Kochi, Toshio Kojima, Suemi Hirata, Ichiro Morita, Katsura Ohwaki

ICONE 2002; 85-107doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22327

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Topics: Cladding systems (Building) , Corrosion , Laser welding , Water , Lasers , Nozzles , Stress , Welding , Alloys , Drainage

On-Line Monitoring of Instrument Channel Performance in Nuclear Power Plant Using PEANO

Paolo F. Fantoni, Mario Hoffmann, Ramesh Shankar, Eddie L. Davis

ICONE 2002; 109-113doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22345

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Topics: Artificial intelligence , Instrumentation , Nuclear power stations , Calibration , Performance characterization , Pressurized water reactors , Radiation (Physics) , Signals , Testing performance

Benefits of Digital Equipment Generic Qualification Activities

James E. Thomas, Samuel C. Steiman

ICONE 2002; 115-117doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22380

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Topics: Design , Electricity (Physics) , Electromagnetic compatibility , Instrumentation , Nuclear power stations , Safety

Studies on Applicability of Smoke Sensors as a Sodium Leak Monitoring System

Koji Morizono, Yuji Maruta, Makinori Ikeda

ICONE 2002; 119-122doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22459

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Topics: Leakage , Monitoring systems , Sensors , Smoke , Sodium

Emergency Diesel Generator System Surveillance Test Policy Optimization Through Genetic Algorithms Using Non-Periodic Intervention Frequencies and Seasonal Constraints

Celso M. F. Lapa, Cla´udio M. N. A. Pereira, P. F. Frutuoso e Melo

ICONE 2002; 123-128doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22496

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Topics: Diesel generators , Emergencies , Genetic algorithms , Optimization , Surveillance , Probability , Nuclear power stations , Diesel , Electricity (Physics) , Failure

Life Cycle Management: Managing the Aging of Critical Nuclear Plant Components

Theodore A. Meyer, G. Gary Elder, Ricardo Llovet

ICONE 2002; 129-136doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22536

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Topics: Life cycle management , Nuclear power stations , Maintenance , Reliability , Safety

In-Situ Calibration for Feedwater Flow Measurement

David Peyvan, Yuri Gurevich, Charles T. French

ICONE 2002; 137-142doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22538

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Topics: Calibration , Feedwater , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow measurement

Remote-Controlled Inspection Robot for Nuclear Facilities in Underwater Environment

Yasuhiro Miwa, Syuichi Satoh, Naoya Hirose

ICONE 2002; 143-152doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22560

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Topics: Inspection , Nuclear power stations , Robots

Impact of Flow Velocity Profile on Ultrasonic Measurement Accuracy for Feedwater Flow in Nuclear Power Plants

E. Hauser, J. Regan, H. Estrada

ICONE 2002; 153-159doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22591

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Topics: Feedwater , Flow (Dynamics) , Nuclear power stations , Ultrasonic measurement , Pipes , Flow measurement , Pipe fittings , Surface roughness

The Joint Owners’ Group Program on MOV Periodic Verification

Paul S. Damerell, Todd A. Spears

ICONE 2002; 161-174doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22599

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Topics: Bearings , Boiling water reactors , Bronze , Combustion engineering , Engines , Flow (Dynamics) , Friction , Gates (Closures) , Motors , Pressure

Major Component Replacement Experience in IKATA Power Station

Yoshihisa Asai, Toshimitsu Takagi, Tatsuya Azuma

ICONE 2002; 175-179doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22618

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Topics: Power stations , Boilers , Pressurized water reactors , Reactor vessels

The Need for Strategic Planning for Nuclear Power Plant I&C Upgrades

J. Douglas Hill, Paul Moore

ICONE 2002; 181-183doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22626

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Strategic planning , Design , Economics , Instrumentation , Power station control systems

Inspection Guideline of BWR Core Internals in Japan

Akio Yamamoto, Naoto Iizuka, Takeshi Yoshinaga, Haruo Fujimori, Yuuichi Motora

ICONE 2002; 185-189doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22717

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Topics: Boiling water reactors , Inspection , Evaluation methods , Fracture (Materials) , Jet pumps , Nuclear engineering , Public utilities

Major Component Reliability and Materials Issues

Fatigue During Multi-Axial Random Loadings

Joseph Zarka, Habib Karaouni

ICONE 2002; 191-198doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22027

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Topics: Construction , Cycles , Damage , Elasticity , Failure , Fatigue , Fatigue analysis , Fatigue testing , Mechanical behavior , Scalars

A Study of Steam Generator Aging Management at Selected U.S. Nuclear Plants

James C. Lin

ICONE 2002; 199-203doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22069

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Topics: Boilers , Nuclear power stations

Emersion Testing of Phe´nix Reactor Components From Liquid Sodium

F. Baque´, L. Martin

ICONE 2002; 205-210doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22083

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Topics: Sodium , Testing , Wetting , Manufacturing , Inspection , Optical quality control , Drainage , Floods , Flow (Dynamics) , Fracture (Materials)

Twenty Years of Operation in NPP Krsko

Kresimir Nemcic, Robert Brems

ICONE 2002; 211-215doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22130

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Boilers , Reliability , Water chemistry , Condensers (steam plant) , Corrective actions , Corrosion , Countermeasures , Design , Erosion

U.S. Operating Experience With Thermally Treated Alloy 600 Steam Generator Tubes

April Smith, Kenneth J. Karwoski

ICONE 2002; 217-225doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22139

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Topics: Alloys , Boilers

Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Nuclear Materials Using Non-Destructive Ball Indentation Technique

M. D. Mathew, K. Linga Murty

ICONE 2002; 227-233doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22150

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Topics: Mechanical properties , Fracture toughness , Deformation , Nondestructive evaluation , Steel , Anisotropy , Cladding systems (Building) , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Heat

e-chem page: A Support System for Remote Diagnosis of Water Quality in Boiling Water Reactors

Naohiro Kusumi, Takayasu Kasahara, Kazuhiko Akamine, Kenji Tada, Naoshi Usui, Nobuyuki Oota

ICONE 2002; 235-241doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22162

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Topics: Boiling water reactors , Chemistry , Independent component analysis , Water pollution

Underwater Remote Handling Equipment for Reactor Internals Maintenance

Motohiko Kimura, Mitsuaki Shimamura, Tomoyuki Itoh, Nobuhiko Tanaka, Yasuhiro Yuguchi, Katsuhiko Naruse

ICONE 2002; 243-251doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22188

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Topics: Inspection , Maintenance

Mechanical Properties of 20% Cold-Worked 316 Stainless Steel Irradiated at Low Dose Rate

Todd R. Allen, Hanchung Tsai, James I. Cole, Joji Ohta, Kenji Dohi, Hideo Kusanagi

ICONE 2002; 253-259doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22189

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Topics: Mechanical properties , Stainless steel , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Tensile strength , Ductility , Elongation , Hardening , Work hardening , Brittleness

In-Situ Pressure Testing of Steam Generator Tubes

Cordelia K. Chandler

ICONE 2002; 261-266doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22191

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Topics: Boilers , Pressure testing , Leakage , Condition monitoring , Testing , Tubing , Cycles , Damage , Eddy current testing , Flow measurement

State of Advancement of the International REVE Project: Computational Modelling of Irradiation-Induced Hardening in Reactor Pressure Vessel Steels and Relevant Experimental Validation Programme

Lorenzo Malerba, Eric van Walle, Christophe Domain, Stephanie Jumel, Jean-Claude Van Duysen

ICONE 2002; 267-274doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22260

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Topics: Hardening , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Modeling , Reactor vessels , Steel , Dislocations , Feedback , Simulation , Algorithms , Alloys

Steam Generators Replacement and Power Uprate at Tihange 2 Power Plant

R. Allard, X. Delhaye, J. L. Gre´er, D. Thierens, J. P. Wilmart, R. Ryckaert

ICONE 2002; 275-282doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22271

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Topics: Boilers , Power stations , Power uprate , Energy engineering , Nuclear fuel cycle , Thermal energy , Safety , Maintenance , Nuclear power stations , Project management

NDE Performance (POD) Curves for Fatigue Cracks in Piping Based on Industry Performance Demonstration Data

S. R. Gosselin, F. A. Simonen, P. G. Heasler, S. R. Doctor, F. L. Becker

ICONE 2002; 293-303doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22418

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipes , Stainless steel , Carbon steel , Fracture (Materials) , Nuclear power , Probability , Databases , Fracture mechanics

Evaluation of the Risk of Damages in Mixing Zones: EDF R&D Programme

J. M. Stephan, F. Curtit, C. Vindeirinho, S. Taheri, M. Akamatsu, C. Peniguel

ICONE 2002; 305-310doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22432

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Topics: Damage , Risk , Nuclear power stations , Cycles , Damage assessment , Fatigue , Fluctuations (Physics) , Fracture (Materials) , Heat , Steel

A Foundation for Stressor-Based Prognostics for Next Generation Systems

Don Jarrell, Daniel Sisk, Leonard Bond

ICONE 2002; 311-319doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22458

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Topics: Bearings , Cavitation , Centrifugal pumps , Engines , Equipment performance , Failure , Lasers , Machinery , Maintenance , Monitoring systems

Evaluation of NDE Round-Robin Exercises Using the NRC Steam Generator Mockup at Argonne National Laboratory

Joseph Muscara, David S. Kupperman, Sasan Bakhtiari, Jang-Yul Park, William J. Shack

ICONE 2002; 321-329doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22464

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Topics: Boilers , Nondestructive evaluation , Fracture (Materials) , Probes , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy currents (Electricity) , Engineering simulation , Errors , Reliability , Simulation

Alloy 600 Cracking Prevention and Mitigation

Edward A. Siegel, William M. Connor, David R. Forsyth, Manu Badlani, Paula A. Grendys

ICONE 2002; 331-346doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22465

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Topics: Alloys , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Temperature , Pipes , Pressurized water reactors , Fracture (Materials) , Service life (Equipment) , Base metals , Boiling water reactors

Structural Integrity Assessment of Steam Generator Tubes Using a New EPRI Statistical Approach

Carlos Alexandre de Jesus Miranda, Miguel Mattar Neto

ICONE 2002; 347-353doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22473

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Topics: Boilers , Nuclear power stations , Pressurized water reactors , Uncertainty , Wall thickness , Corrosion , Damage , Dimensions , In-service inspection , Maintenance

Short Intergranular Cracks in Elasto-Plastic Polycrystalline Aggregate

Leon Cizelj, Heinz Riesch-Oppermann

ICONE 2002; 355-360doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22534

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Algorithms , Anisotropy , Boilers , Grain size , Modeling , Stress corrosion cracking , Visualization

Failure Pressure and Leak Rate of Steam Generator Tubes With Stress Corrosion Cracks

S. Majumdar, K. Kasza, J. Y. Park, S. Bakhtiari

ICONE 2002; 361-366doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22582

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Topics: Boilers , Failure , Leakage , Pressure , Stress corrosion cracking , Fractography , Fracture (Materials) , Nondestructive evaluation , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy currents (Electricity)

Development of Reconstitution Technology for Surveillance Specimens

Yasushi Atago, Shunichi Hatano, Eiichiro Otsuka

ICONE 2002; 367-373doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22629

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Surveillance

An Improved Method for Postulating Fabrication Flaws in Reactor Pressure Vessels for Structural Integrity Evaluation

F. A. Simonen, T. L. Dickson

ICONE 2002; 375-382doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22646

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Topics: Manufacturing , Reactor vessels , Vessels , Fracture mechanics , Welded joints , Base metals , Cladding systems (Building) , Forgings (Products) , Fracture toughness , Maintenance

Evaluation and Repair of Primary Water Stress Corrosion Cracking in Alloy 600/182 Control Rod Drive Mechanism Nozzles

Charles R. Frye, Melvin L. Arey, Jr., Michael R. Robinson, David E. Whitaker

ICONE 2002; 383-388doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22653

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Topics: Indium alloys , Maintenance , Nozzles , Stress corrosion cracking , Water , Alloys , Fracture (Materials) , Coolants , Crystals , Failure mechanisms

Status of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Pressurized Thermal Shock Rule Re-Evaluation Project

Terry L. Dickson, Shah N. Malik, Mark T. Kirk, Deborah A. Jackson

ICONE 2002; 389-397doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22656

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Topics: Thermal shock , Regulations , Pressurized water reactors , Human reliability analysis , Nuclear industry , Relaxation (Physics) , Risk , Transients (Dynamics) , Computers , Embrittlement

Repair Welding of Irradiated Materials: Modeling of Helium Bubble Distributions for Determining Crack-Free Welding Procedures

Zhili Feng, Gery Wilkowski

ICONE 2002; 399-406doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22660

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Topics: Bubbles , Fracture (Materials) , Helium , Maintenance , Modeling , Welding , Stress , Cracking (Materials) , Finite element model , Fracture (Process)

BWR In-Core Monitor Housing Replacement Under Dry Condition of Reactor Pressure Vessel

Tatsuo Ishida, Shoji Yamamoto, Fujitoshi Eguchi, Motomasa Fuse, Kouichi Kurosawa, Sadato Shimizu, Minoru Masuda, Shinya Fujii, Junji Tanaka, Bryce A. Jacobson

ICONE 2002; 407-412doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22679

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Topics: Boiling water reactors , Reactor vessels , Pipes , Radiation (Physics) , Water

Local Approach of Fracture in the Ductile Regime and Application to VVER Materials

B. Z. Margolin, V. I. Kostylev, E. Keim, R. Chaouadi

ICONE 2002; 413-420doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22710

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Simulation , Ductile fracture , Finite element analysis , Rupture , Stress , Elongation , Mechanical properties , Numerical analysis , Stress-strain curves

Inspection and Repair Techniques and Strategies for Alloy 600 PWSCC in Reactor Vessel Head CRD Nozzles and Welds

S. W. Glass, D. M. Schlader

ICONE 2002; 421-427doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22743

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Topics: Alloys , Inspection , Maintenance , Nozzles , Reactor vessels , Welded joints , Leakage , Design , Fracture (Materials) , Geometry

High Cycle Thermal Fatigue in French PWR

Eric Blondet, Claude Faidy

ICONE 2002; 429-436doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22762

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Topics: Cycles , Fatigue , Pressurized water reactors , Fracture (Materials) , Nozzles , Nuclear power stations , Pipes , Damage , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids

Non-Destructive Techniques in the Tacis and Phare Nuclear Safety Programmes

Michel Bie`th

ICONE 2002; 437-441doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22779

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Topics: Safety , Design , Nuclear power stations , Circuits , In-service inspection , Fitness-for-service , Licensing , Waste management

Structural Integrity, Dynamics and Mitigation, Material and Failure

Evaluation of Continuous Low-Cycle Fatigue Behaviour of High Temperature P122 Boiler Material

John Pumwa, Soo Woo Nam

ICONE 2002; 443-452doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22012

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Topics: Boilers , High temperature , Low cycle fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Stress , Control equipment , Creep , Cycles , Machinery

Analysis of Particle-Dispersed Composites Accounting Stochastically for Interfacial Damage

Huajian Chang, Michihiko Nakagaki

ICONE 2002; 453-459doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22017

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Topics: Accounting , Composite materials , Damage , Particulate matter , Displacement , Tensors , Constitutive equations , Stress , Deformation , Nuclear power stations

J Resistance Curve Estimation of Inhomogeneous CT Specimen

Kiminobu Hojo, Kazutoshi Ohoto, Itaru Muroya

ICONE 2002; 461-482doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22047

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Topics: ASTM International , Finite element analysis , Fracture toughness , Plane strain , Stress

Assessment of Aging of Nuclear Power Plant Civil Structures

D. J. Naus, B. R. Ellingwood, H. L. Graves, III

ICONE 2002; 483-491doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22067

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Containment , Pressure , Reinforced concrete , Event history analysis , Inspection , Light water reactors , Steel

Transverse Vibrations of Single Bellows Expansion Joint Restrained Against Rotation

C. Kameswara Rao, M. Radhakrishna

ICONE 2002; 493-497doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22090

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Topics: Bellows expansion joints , Rotation , Vibration

Transverse Vibrations of Double Bellows Expansion Joint Restrained Against Rotation

C. Kameswara Rao, M. Radhakrishna

ICONE 2002; 499-506doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22092

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Topics: Bellows expansion joints , Rotation , Vibration

Load Regime Diagram of a Pipe With Cyclically Plastic Bending

Yanping Yao, Ming-Wan Lu

ICONE 2002; 507-512doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22100

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Topics: Pipes , Stress

Effects of Dynamic Strain-Aging and Cyclic Loading on Fracture Behavior of Ferritic Steels

K. Linga Murty, Chang-Sung Seok

ICONE 2002; 513-518doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22151

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Steel , Stress , Fracture toughness , Displacement , Radiation (Physics) , Work hardening , Ductility , Iron , Light water reactors

A Study of Cavitation Erosion

Hiromu Isaka, Masatsugu Tsutsumi, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Tadashi Shiraishi

ICONE 2002; 519-525doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22172

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Topics: Cavitation erosion , Cavitation , Design , Erosion , Pressurized water reactors , Stainless steel , Hard materials , Hardening , High pressure (Physics) , Orifices

A Contribution to Proof the Component Integrity Taking Into Account the Corrosion-Assisted Crack Growth

Eberhard Roos, Frank Otremba, Frank Hu¨ttner

ICONE 2002; 527-531doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22175

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Topics: Corrosion , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Databases , Nuclear power stations , Steel , Alloys , Coolants , Cycles , Damage

Impact Analysis of a Dipper-Type and Multi Spring-Type Fuel Rod Support Grid Assemblies in PWR

K. N. Song, K. J. Park, K. H. Yoon, G. J. Park, B. S. Kang

ICONE 2002; 533-540doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22177

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Topics: Fuel rods , Pressurized water reactors , Springs , Stress , Simulation , Computer software , Cooling , Deformation , Design , Finite element analysis

Design of a Spacer Grid Using Axiomatic Design

K. N. Song, B. S. Kang, K. H. Yoon, S. K. Choi, G. J. Park

ICONE 2002; 541-549doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22178

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Topics: Design , Fuels , Shapes , Conceptual design , Cooling , Dimensions , Finite element analysis , Fuel rods , Geometry , Light water reactors

Assessment of Ultimate Load Capacity for Pre-Stressed Concrete Containment Vessel Model of PWR Design With BARC Code ULCA

S. M. Basha, R. K. Singh, R. Patnaik, S. Ramanujam, H. S. Kushwaha, V. Venkat Raj

ICONE 2002; 551-561doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22187

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Topics: Containment vessels , Design , Pressurized water reactors , Prestressed concrete , Stress , Pressure , Heavy water reactors , Failure , Concretes , Construction

Vibration Analysis of a Multispan Tube in a Bundle

Shahab Khushnood, Zaffar M. Khan, M. Afzaal Malik, Zafar Ullah Koreshi, Mehmood Anwer Khan

ICONE 2002; 563-572doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22210

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Topics: Computers , Damping , Design , Failure , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Pipes , Process industries , Turbulence , Vibration

Seismic Proving Test of Ultimate Piping Strength: Current Status of Preliminary Tests — II

Kenichi Suzuki, Y. Namita, H. Abe, I. Ichihashi, Kohei Suzuki, M. Ishiwata, T. Fujiwaka, H. Yokota

ICONE 2002; 573-580doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22225

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Topics: Pipes , Piping systems , Earthquake resistant design , Fatigue damage , Safety , Stress , Tensile strength

Seismic Proving Test of Eroded Piping: Program of Eroded Piping Tests

Y. Namita, K. Suzuki, H. Abe, I. Ichihashi, M. Shiratori, K. Iwata, N. Kojima, M. Ishiwata

ICONE 2002; 581-587doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22233

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Topics: Pipes

Analysis and Evaluation of the Liquefaction on Layered Soil

Sang Hoon Lee, Kwang Hoon Yoo

ICONE 2002; 589-593doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22251

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Topics: Liquefaction , Soil , Computer software , Nuclear power stations , Sands , Shear strength

Analysis and Insights About FE-Calculations of the EC-Forever-Experiments

H.-G. Willschuetz, E. Altstadt, F.-P. Weiss, B. R. Sehgal

ICONE 2002; 595-601doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22262

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Topics: Accidents , Automatic control , Convection , Cooling , Creep , Damage , Decision making , Failure , Finite element model , Floods

Fuel Assembly Nonlinear Dynamic Model

S. J. Shah, B. Brenneman

ICONE 2002; 603-608doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22269

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Topics: Dynamic models , Fuels , Manufacturing , Deflection , Stiffness , Displacement , Free vibrations , Seismic analysis , Springs , Stress

Analysis of a Defected Dissimilar Metal Weld in a PWR Power Plant

P. Efsing, J. Lagerstro¨m

ICONE 2002; 609-616doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22275

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Topics: Metals , Power stations , Pressurized water reactors , Safety , Fracture (Materials) , Boats , Inspection , Nozzles , Stress , Alloy steel

A Study on the Embedment Effect in the Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis of the APR1400

Young-Sun Jang, Kwang-Ho Joo, Chong-Hak Kim

ICONE 2002; 617-623doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22328

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Topics: Soil , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Design , Nuclear power stations , Seismic analysis , Uncertainty

Integrated Analysis of Mechanical and Thermal Hydraulic Behavior of Graphite Stack in Channel-Type Reactors in Case of a Fuel Channel Rupture Accident

Sergei L. Soloviev, Boris A. Gabaraev, Leonid M. Parafilo, Dmitry V. Kruchkov, Oleg Yu. Novoselsky, Vladimir N. Filinov, Oleg I. Melikhov

ICONE 2002; 625-631doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22338

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Topics: Accidents , Fuels , Graphite , Pressure , Rupture

Seismic Behavior of Spent Fuel Dry Cask Storage Systems

Syed K. Shaukat, Vincent K. Luk

ICONE 2002; 633-638doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22395

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Topics: Spent nuclear fuels , Storage , Design , Soil , Concretes , Finite element analysis , Friction , Geometry , Rocks , Seismic analysis

Flow Induced Vibration and Fretting Wear in PWR Fuel

S. J. King, M. Y. Young, D. D. Seel, M. E. Conner, Roger Y. Lu, D. V. Paramonov

ICONE 2002; 639-648doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22399

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Topics: Flow-induced vibrations , Fuels , Pressurized water reactors , Wear , Fuel rods , Flow (Dynamics) , Excitation , Coolants , Geometry , High temperature

Passive and Active Vibration Control With Piezoelectric Fiber Composites

Yves Vigier, Amen Agbossou, Claude Richard

ICONE 2002; 657-663doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22434

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Topics: Composite materials , Fibers , Vibration control , Vibration , Circuits , Impedance (Electricity) , Computer simulation , Electrodes , Energy dissipation , Manufacturing

Results of Overpressurization Test of a 1:4-Scale Prestressed Concrete Containment Vessel Model

Michael F. Hessheimer, Satoru Shibata, James F. Costello

ICONE 2002; 665-672doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22455

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Topics: Containment vessels , Prestressed concrete , Containment , Pressurized water reactors , Accidents , Design , Displacement , Nuclear engineering , Pressure , Pressure testing

Evaluation of Pipe Whip Impacts on Neighboring Piping and Walls of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant

Gintautas Dundulis, Ronald F. Kulak, Algirdas Marchertas, Evaldas Narvydas, Mark C. Petry, Eugenijus Uspuras

ICONE 2002; 673-681doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22469

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Pipes , Emergency core cooling systems , Accidents , Finite element analysis , Concrete walls , Coolants , Damage , Failure , Pipelines

Evaluation of Dynamic Behavior of Pile Foundations for Interim Storage Facilities Through Geotechnical Centrifuge Tests

Shizuo Tsurumaki, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Akira Tateishi, Kenichi Horikoshi, Shunichi Suzuki

ICONE 2002; 683-690doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22505

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Topics: Nuclear fuels , Pilings (Building) , Storage

Application of Seismic Isolation to the STAR-LM Reactor

B. Yoo, R. F. Kulak

ICONE 2002; 691-697doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22506

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Topics: Bearing design , Bearings , Coolants , Damping , Design , Industrial research , Liquid metals , Seismic analysis , Weight (Mass)

Improvement of the Damping Constants for Seismic Design of Piping System for NPP

Kei Kobayashi, Takashi Satoh, Nobuyuki Kojima, Kiyoshi Hattori, Masaki Nakagawa, Akihito Otani

ICONE 2002; 699-706doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22510

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Topics: Damping , Earthquake resistant design , Nuclear power stations , Piping systems , Pipes , Design , Collisions (Physics) , Friction , Deformation , Excitation

The Destructive High Pressure Tests of Cylindrical Shells

Yasumi Kitajima, Satoru Shibata

ICONE 2002; 707-714doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22528

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Topics: High pressure (Physics) , Pipes , Containment vessels , Failure , Finite element analysis , Pressure , Steel , Displacement , Prestressed concrete , Reinforced concrete

Seismic Re-Evaluation of the Armenian NPP Unit 2: Issues and Engineering Approach

Paruyr Zadoyan, Nikolaos Simos

ICONE 2002; 715-726doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22532

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Topics: Earthquake risk , Nuclear power stations , Soil , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Design , Dynamic response , Generators , Nuclear power , Safety , Structures

Evaluation of Flow-Induced Vibration for Fixed Type Guide Rods of Shroud Head and Steam Dryer in ABWR

Shirou Takahashi, Hiroaki Tamako, Tsutomu Kawamura, Kouji Shiina, Masaaki Tsubaki, Akihiro Sakashita, Norimichi Yamashita, Tadashi Narabayashi, Tsuyoshi Hagiwara, Hideo Komita

ICONE 2002; 727-734doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22549

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Topics: Flow-induced vibrations , Nozzles , Rods , Steam

Large-Scale Parallel Finite Element Analysis of the Stress Singular Problems

Noriyuki Kushida, Hiroshi Okuda, Genki Yagawa

ICONE 2002; 735-740doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22562

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Stress , Gradient methods , Finite element methods , Relaxation (Physics)

Buckling Analysis in Creep Conditions: Review and Comparison

Andre´ Turbat, Bernard Drubay

ICONE 2002; 741-746doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22670

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Topics: Buckling , Creep , Design

Assessment of the Hydraulic Flows in the MARA8 Test-Facility Simulating a HCDA

M. F. Robbe, M. Lepareux

ICONE 2002; 747-758doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22687

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Topics: Accidents , Countermeasures , Evacuations , Flow (Dynamics) , Nuclear power stations , Safety , Test facilities

Assessment of the Mechanical Effects of a HCDA in a Simple Scale Model of a LMFBR

M. F. Robbe, M. Lepareux, Y. Cariou

ICONE 2002; 759-770doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22689

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Topics: Accidents , Countermeasures , Evacuations , Liquid metal fast breeder reactors , Mechanical properties , Nuclear power stations , Safety

Progress in the Development of J Estimation Schemes for the RSE-M Code

Patrick Le Delliou, Jean-Philippe Sermage, Pierre Cambefort, Bruno Barthelet, Philippe Gilles, Bruno Michel

ICONE 2002; 771-778doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22691

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Topics: In-service inspection , Pipes , Power stations , Pressure , Pressurized water reactors , Shells , Stress , Surface cracks , Torsion

Non-Linear Stress Analysis of Threaded Connection With High Strength Ratio Materials

K. R. Khair, P. N. Singh

ICONE 2002; 779-787doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22750

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Topics: ASME Standards , Collapse , Deformation , Design , Finite element analysis , Materials properties , Stress , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Thread

A Complete Piping Analysis With Thermal Stratification Loads

Milton Dong, Hong Ming Lee, Chii Chern

ICONE 2002; 789-796doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22763

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Topics: Pipes , Stress , Thermal stratification , Computer software , Fatigue damage , Piping systems , Design , Engineers , Failure , Modeling

Non-Linear Fluid-Structure Interaction in Cylindrical Shells

M. H. Toorani, A. A. Lakis

ICONE 2002; 797-808doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22776

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Topics: Anisotropy , Fluid structure interaction , Fluids , Pipes , Vibration

Main Steam Line Technical Design Improvement Using a More Detailed Piping Analysis

Zsolt Revesz

ICONE 2002; 809-813doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22783

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Topics: Design , Pipes , Steam , Stress , Earthquakes , Boiling water reactors , Hardware , Nuclear power stations , Piping systems , Structural elements (Construction)

License Renewal, Life Extension, Decommissioning and Decontamination

Progress in Decommissioning of Ignalina NPP Unit 1

Darius Ancius, Rimantas Krenevicius, Saulius Kutas, Michel Chouha

ICONE 2002; 815-822doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22057

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Topics: Nuclear decommissioning , Nuclear power stations , Safety , Licensing , Governments , Nuclear power , Engineering standards , Radioactive wastes , Resolution (Optics) , Waste management

Pipe Decontamination Involving “String-Foam Circulation”

J. P. Turchet, B. Fournel, G. Estienne

ICONE 2002; 823-834doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22118

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Topics: Decontamination , Pipes , String

Decontamination of Phebus Experimental Target Chamber Using Sprayed Foam

B. Fournel, S. Angot, P. Joyer

ICONE 2002; 835-844doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22119

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Topics: Decontamination , Aluminum alloys , Lasers , Pellet fusion

Estimation of a Decommissioning Program Considering the Reuse of Demolition Materials

Eiichi Sakata, Sachio Ozaki, Michihiko Hironaga, Daisuke Ogane, Tatsuo Usui, Yutaka Kono

ICONE 2002; 845-850doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22382

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Topics: Demolition , Expert systems , Nuclear decommissioning , Recycling

Application of Ozone Chemical Decontamination (T-OZON ) to the Equipment for Disposal

M. Enda, Y. Yaita, H. Sakai, H. Aoi, I. Inami, M. Nakagami, K. Kani

ICONE 2002; 851-855doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22430

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Topics: Decontamination

Shutdown and Closure of the Experimental Breeder Reactor–II

John A. Michelbacher, Carl E. Baily, Daniel K. Baird, S. Paul Henslee, Collin J. Knight, Kenneth E. Rosenberg

ICONE 2002; 857-865doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22462

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Topics: Breeder reactors , Carbon dioxide , Circuits , Design , Explosives , Fast neutron reactors , Heat , Hydrogen , Liquid metal fast breeder reactors , Liquid metals

EU Funded Research Activities on NPPs Operational Safety

P. Manolatos, G. Van Goethem

ICONE 2002; 867-874doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22484

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Safety , Accident management , Life extension , Nuclear fission , Nuclear power , Nuclear reactor safety

Analysis of Piping Systems for Life Extension of Heavy Water Plants in India

Rajesh K. Mishra, R. S. Soni, H. S. Kushwaha, V. Venkat Raj

ICONE 2002; 875-881doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22516

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Topics: Life extension , Piping systems , Water , Stress , Corrosion , Clearances (Engineering) , Design , Fatigue , Thermal expansion , ASME Standards

A Proactive Aging/Asset Management Model to Optimize Equipment Maintenance Resources Over Plant Lifetime

Theodore A. Meyer, Robert K. Perdue, Joel Woodcock, G. Gary Elder

ICONE 2002; 883-892doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22537

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Topics: Maintenance , Optimization , Computer software , Decision making , Economic analysis , Energy generation , Nuclear industry , Nuclear power plant operations , Nuclear power stations , Pressurized water reactors

Development of Russian Regulatory Basis for License Renewal/Life Extension of Nuclear Power Plants

Jaroslav Pachner, Inna V. Kaliberda

ICONE 2002; 893-900doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22569

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Topics: Licensing , Life extension , Nuclear power stations , Service life (Equipment) , Engineering drawing and drafting , Safety

Generic Aging Management Programs for License Renewal of BWR Reactor Coolant System Components

V. N. Shah, Y. Y. Liu

ICONE 2002; 901-909doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22576

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Topics: Boiling water reactors , Licensing , Nuclear reactor coolants , Amperes , Pipes , Inspection , Reactor vessels , Acceptance criteria , Corrective actions , Cracking (Materials)

Robotics for Long-Term Monitoring

Sarkis Shahin, Celso Duran

ICONE 2002; 911-913doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22780

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Topics: Robotics , Sensors , Contamination , Data acquisition , Inspection , Computers , Containers , Governments , Hazardous substances , Imaging

Manually-Operated Crate Dismantlement System for Los Alamos National Laboratory

John Laffitte, Leo Lagos, Miguel Morales

ICONE 2002; 915-918doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22782

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Topics: Accidents , Cordage , Cutting , Decontamination , Fatigue , Glass reinforced plastics , Green technology , Hand tools , Hazardous substances , Hazards

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