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2014 22nd International Conference on Nuclear Engineering

July 7–11, 2014

Prague, Czech Republic

Conference Sponsors:

ISBN:

978-0-7918-4589-9

In This Volume

Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Modifications, Life Cycle and Balance of Plant (27)
Nuclear Fuel and Materials (29)
Plant Systems, Structures and Components (30)
Codes, Standards, Licensing and Regulatory Issues (20)

Volume 1: Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Modifications, Life Cycle and Balance of Plant; Nuclear Fuel and Materials; Plant Systems, Structures and Components; Codes, Standards, Licensing and Regulatory Issues

Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Modifications, Life Cycle and Balance of Plant

A Statistical Model for Accessing Wall Thinning Rate due to Flow Accelerated Corrosion Based on Inspection Data in Nuclear Power Plants

Yuyun Zeng, Jingquan Liu, Weilin Huang

ICONE 2014; V001T01A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30043

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Topics: Corrosion , Flow (Dynamics) , Inspection , Nuclear power stations , Pipes , Pressurized water reactors , Alloys , Carbon steel , Circuits , Decision making

Feasibility of Enhanced Estimation of PWR Primary Parameters: Twin Experiments for Assessing Data Assimilation Benefits (0D-Model With a Monte-Carlo Approach on Pseudo-Real Data)

Thibaud Mercier, Jean-Melaine Favennec, Alexandre Girard

ICONE 2014; V001T01A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30118

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Topics: Pressurized water reactors , Climate , Nuclear reactor coolants , Flow (Dynamics) , Meteorology , Safety , Temperature distribution , Uncertainty

A New Paradigm: Cycling Operations at Nuclear Power Plants in the United States

Douglas Hilleman, Nikhil Kumar, Steven Lefton

ICONE 2014; V001T01A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30241

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Damage , Stress , Boiling water reactors , Cycles , Fatigue damage

Dedicated Commercial Power Distribution Panels for Nuclear Safety Related Application

Yao-Tung Hsu

ICONE 2014; V001T01A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30247

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Topics: Safety , Nuclear power stations , Testing , Acceptance criteria , Accidents , Diesel generators , Emergency power , Engineering standards , Failure , Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan, 2011

A Remote Operated Quadruped Robot System for Investigation of Reactor Building

Naotaka Suganuma, Takuya Uehara, Kenji Matsuzaki, Makoto Ochiai, Fujio Terai, Akira Tsuyuki, Itaru Chida

ICONE 2014; V001T01A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30304

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Topics: Robots , Vehicles , Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan, 2011 , Nuclear power stations , Stairs , Cables , Disasters , Manipulators , Radiation (Physics) , Water leakage

The SCORPIO-VVER Core Monitoring and Surveillance System for VVER Type of Reactors

Jozef Molnar, Radim Vocka

ICONE 2014; V001T01A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30431

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Topics: Monitoring systems , Nuclear power stations , Design , Fuels , Physicists , Bearings , Education , Neutrons , Physics , Safety

Atmosphere Isolation During the Maintenance of HTR-10 Helium Circulator

Ling Liu, Liqiang Wei, Xiaoming Chen, Yucheng Wang

ICONE 2014; V001T01A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30462

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Topics: Helium , Maintenance , Contamination , Diffusion (Physics) , Dust , Graphite

Numerical Analysis of the Weld Joint Resulting Influence on the Pressurizer Surge Line Stress Distribution

Yang Yang, Hong Xia, Xian Zeng, Dali Yu

ICONE 2014; V001T01A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30470

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Topics: Numerical analysis , Stress concentration , Surges , Parallel strand lumber , Stress , Finite element methods , Steady state , Finite volume methods , Temperature , Temperature distribution

Prediction Model for Oxidation Layer Thickness in Flow Accelerated Corrosion

Ruixuan Han, Yi Peng, Huailin Li

ICONE 2014; V001T01A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30489

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Topics: Corrosion , Flow (Dynamics) , Oxidation , Temperature , Carbon steel

Application of Leakage-Flux Analysis for Three-Phase Induction Motors

Kohichi Nakayama, Yukio Watanabe, Kenji Osaki, Kotaro Hegi

ICONE 2014; V001T01A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30593

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Topics: Electromagnetic induction , Leakage , Motors , Bearings , Electric current , Vibration , Wear

A Portable Laser Processing System for Maintenance and Repair of Nuclear Facilities

Takaya Terada, Kiyoshi Oka, Akihiko Nishimura

ICONE 2014; V001T01A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30638

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Topics: Lasers , Maintenance , Nuclear power stations , Cladding systems (Building) , Arc welding , Automatic control , Composite materials , Damage , Fiber lasers , Heating

On Vibration Properties of Piping Systems and Practical Measures for Preventing Vibration Damages

Lennart G. Jansson, Lingfu Zeng

ICONE 2014; V001T01A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30702

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Topics: Damage , Piping systems , Vibration , Design , Pipes , Risk

Thermal Performance Monitoring and Optimization in Dukovany NPP

Jiri Pliska, Zdenek Machat, Libor Veznik, Jiri Smisek

ICONE 2014; V001T01A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30735

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Optimization , Maintenance , Sensors , Power stations , Circuits , Cooling , Cycles , Electricity (Physics) , Flaw detection

Performance of Equipment Qualification Safety Factor of Periodic Safety Review for Qinshan III CANDU NPP

Shen Xiaoyao

ICONE 2014; V001T01A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30799

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Topics: Equipment performance , Nuclear power stations , Safety , Equipment qualification , China , Performance , Teams

HFE Safety Evaluation in Angra-1 NPP for the Preparation and Inclusion of a Chapter 18 in the Plant Final Safety Analysis Report

Pedro Trueba Alonso, Juan Carlos Valdivia, Luís Fernández Illobre, Mark Hulsmans

ICONE 2014; V001T01A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30816

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Safety , Design , Control rooms , Ergonomics , Governments , Instrumentation , Licensing , Pressurized water reactors

The Role of CHECWORKS™ in an Effective FAC Program

David Smith, Jeffrey Horowitz

ICONE 2014; V001T01A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30854

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Topics: Accidents , Carbon steel , Computer software , Condensed matter , Corrosion , Engineers , Failure , Flow (Dynamics) , Fossil fuels , Inspection

Experimental Investigation of Dynamic Characteristics of Swing and Tilted Disc Check Valves

Jerzy Marcinkiewicz, Adam Adamkowski, Mariusz Lewandowski, Waldemar Janicki

ICONE 2014; V001T01A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30879

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Topics: Disks , Valves , Flow (Dynamics) , Pipelines , Pipes , Pressure , Pumps , Centrifugal pumps , Engines , Friction

Investigation on the Backflow Induced Pre-Rotation of RCP

Junlian Yin, Jingjing Li, Hui Chen, Yaoyu Hu, Dezhong Wang

ICONE 2014; V001T01A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30896

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Topics: Rotation , Flow (Dynamics) , Pipes , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Pressure , Pumps , Simulation

Cost Saving When Using Enhanced Conductivity Nuclear Fuel Containing BeO in WWER-1000 Reactors

Tomáš Zahrádka, Radek Škoda

ICONE 2014; V001T01A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30901

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Topics: Nuclear fuels , Thermal conductivity , Fuels , Temperature , Corporate average fuel economy , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fuel efficiency , Gases , Geometry

Design and Development of Failed Fuel Location Module for Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor

Vijayashree Raju, Rajan Babu Vinayagamoorthy, Parthasarathy Uppala, Sureshkumar Ramachandran, Raghupathy Sundararajan, Chellapandi Perumal

ICONE 2014; V001T01A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30913

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Topics: Breeder reactors , Design , Engineering prototypes , Fuels , Nuclear fission , Coolants , Manufacturing , Circuits , Conceptual design , Containment

Application of an Integrated Head Assembly Concept at Pressurized Water Reactor Commercial Nuclear Plants

Ravi Baliga, Tom Neal Watts, Harish Kamath

ICONE 2014; V001T01A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30916

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Topics: Manufacturing , Nuclear power stations , Pressurized water reactors , Storage , Radiation (Physics) , Containment , Cooling , Design , Ducts , Missiles

Development of a Quality Manual for Radioisotope Production Plants

Yasser E. Tawfik

ICONE 2014; V001T01A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30918

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Topics: Radioisotopes , Nuclear power , Product quality , Production facilities , Quality management

Limit Load Analysis of Pipe Bend With Extrados Wall Thinning

TaeRyong Kim, ChangKyun Oh

ICONE 2014; V001T01A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31000

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Topics: Pipe bends , Stress , Pressure , Corrosion , Diluents , Erosion , Manufacturing , Piping systems , Safety , Shapes

AP1000^® Plant Adaptation To European Markets

Kathyrn J. Demetri, Terry L. Schulz, Bryan N. Friedman

ICONE 2014; V001T01A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31057

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Topics: Accidents , China , Construction , Defense industry , Design , Electricity (Physics) , Licensing , Light water reactors , Maintenance , Plant design

A Study on Weld Residual Stress Relaxation by Local Post Weld Heat Treatment for Circumferential Weld

Seung-gun Lee, Youngho Son

ICONE 2014; V001T01A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31083

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Topics: Heat treating (Metalworking) , Relaxation (Physics) , Stress , Finite element analysis , Heat , Alloy steel , Engineering standards , Fracture (Materials) , Furnaces , Nuclear power stations

Loss of Representativeness of the Fixed Incore Instrumentation of the EPR™ Reactor

Brice Jardiné, Olivier Bougeant, Maxime Pfeiffer

ICONE 2014; V001T01A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31097

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Topics: Instrumentation , Uncertainty , Surveillance , Probability , Signals , Algorithms , Engineering drawings , Failure , Fuels , Monte Carlo methods

Global Balance of Plant in NPPs Using Process Data Reconciliation According to VDI 2048

Magnus Langenstein, Bernd Laipple

ICONE 2014; V001T01A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31277

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Feedwater , Flow (Dynamics) , Monitoring systems , Boilers , Energy budget (Physics) , Gases , Heat transfer coefficients , Leakage , Maintenance

Nuclear Fuel and Materials

Development and Verification of the Thermal Behavior Analysis Code for MA Containing MOX Fuels

Yoshihisa Ikusawa, Takayuki Ozawa, Shun Hirooka, Koji Maeda, Masato Kato, Seiichiro Maeda

ICONE 2014; V001T02A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30005

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Topics: Fuels , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Temperature , Computers , Design methodology , Fast neutron reactors , Melting , Pressure , Thermal conductivity , Thermal properties

Evaluation of Fatigue Strength of Similar and Dissimilar Welded Joints of Modified 9Cr-1Mo Steel

Shigeru Takaya

ICONE 2014; V001T02A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30022

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Topics: Fatigue strength , Steel , Welded joints , Fatigue life , Base metals , Breeder reactors , Evaluation methods , Failure , Fatigue , Mechanical properties

A Three-Dimensional Analysis of the Local Stresses and Strains at the Pellet Ridges in a Horizontal Nuclear Fuel Element

Kyle A. L. Gamble, Anthony F. Williams, Paul K. Chan

ICONE 2014; V001T02A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30023

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Topics: Nuclear fuels , Stress , Creep , Fuels , Simulation , Cladding systems (Building) , Cracking (Materials) , Deformation , Engineering standards , Finite element model

Optimized Surface Treatments and Manufacturing Techniques for Components of Sodium Cooled Fast Reactors

Emmanuel Horowitz

ICONE 2014; V001T02A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30119

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Topics: Fast neutron reactors , Manufacturing , Sodium , Surface finishing , Shot peening , Laser hardening , Blades , Brittleness , Coatings , Corrosion

Computational Analyses of the Thermal Stress Induced by Coolant Mixing in a T-Joint

K. G. F. Janssens, M. Niffenegger, M. Sharabi

ICONE 2014; V001T02A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30218

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Topics: Coolants , Thermal stresses , Boundary-value problems , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Low cycle fatigue , Simulation , Computational fluid dynamics , Cracking (Materials)

Character of Liquid Metal Embrittlement of the Steel T91 in Contact With Lead-Bismuth Eutectic

Anna Hojna, Fosca Di Gabriele, Jakub Klecka

ICONE 2014; V001T02A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30322

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Topics: Embrittlement , Liquid metals , Steel , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , ASTM standards , Martensitic steel

Effect of Lath Width and Dislocation Density on Resistance to Irradiation of Warmly Deformed SCRAM Steel

Yang Mou, Lihong Xue, Qilai Zhou, Caixuan Lu, Jinping Suo, Youwei Yan, Liping Guo

ICONE 2014; V001T02A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30374

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Topics: Dislocation density , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Scram , Steel , Helium , Bubbles , Hardening , Nanoindentation , Deformation , Machinery

Rapid Fabrication of Li₂TiO₃ Pebbles via Microwave-Induced Combustion Process and 3D Printing

Qilai Zhou, Yue Gao, Yang Mou, Lihong Xue, Heping Li, Youwei Yan

ICONE 2014; V001T02A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30394

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Combustion , Manufacturing , Microwaves , Computers , Ceramics , Fuels , Fusion reactors , Grain size , Lithium

HT9 Strain Modeling for Fuel Pin Deformation

Micah Hackett, Ryan Latta, Sam Miller, Cheng Xu

ICONE 2014; V001T02A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30414

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Topics: Deformation , Fuels , Modeling , Cladding systems (Building) , Design , Creep , Fuel systems , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Nuclear fuel cycle , Pins (Engineering)

Retrieving Fuel Elements by Pneumatic Suction in Pebble-Bed High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor

Bin Wu, Jin-hua Wang, Yue Li, Bing Wang, Ji-guo Liu

ICONE 2014; V001T02A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30499

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Topics: Fuels , Suction , Very high temperature reactors , Pressure , Damage , Pressure drop , Spent fuel storage , Air flow , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Investigation of Electron Beam Welding Characteristics Using AA6061-T6 for Nuclear Plate-Type Fuel Assembly

Soo-sung Kim, Yong-jin Jeong, Jong-man Park, Yoon-sang Lee

ICONE 2014; V001T02A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30588

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Topics: Electron beam welding , Fuels , Manufacturing , Exploding wires , Welded joints , Welding , Aluminum alloys , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

Three Dimensional Coupled Simulation of Plutonium, Oxygen and Heat Diffusion in Mixed Oxide (U, Pu)O₂ Fast Reactor Fuel

Rong Liu, Wenzhong Zhou, Gang Yang

ICONE 2014; V001T02A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30641

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Topics: Fast neutron reactors , Fuels , Oxygen , Simulation , Thermal diffusion , Diffusion (Physics) , Density , High temperature , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Materials properties

Enhanced Thermal Conductivity UO₂-BeO Fuels Fabrication Methods and Their Thermal Performance in Light Water Reactors

Wenzhong Zhou, Rong Liu

ICONE 2014; V001T02A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30647

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Topics: Fuels , Light water reactors , Manufacturing , Thermal conductivity , Finite element methods , Nuclear fuels , Composite materials , Computer software , Engineering simulation , Nuclear reactors

Assessment Oxidation Kinetics and Products in SCWR Media of Austenitic ODS Steels With Different Austenite Stabilisers

Maria Mihalache, Mihail Mihalache, Iulia Dumitrescu, Zhangjian Zhou

ICONE 2014; V001T02A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30665

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Topics: Oxidation , Steel , Supercritical water reactors , Coolants , Water , Corrosion resistance , Pressure , Stainless steel , Temperature , Titanium

Results of a New Production of Nuclear-Grade 1.4970 ‘15-15Ti’ Stainless Steel Fuel Cladding Tubes for GEN IV Reactors

Rémi Delville, Erich Stergar, Marc Verwerft

ICONE 2014; V001T02A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30781

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Topics: Cladding systems (Building) , Fuels , Stainless steel , Steel , Materials properties , Sodium fast reactors , Creep , Databases , Metallography , Nuclear fuels

Modelling of the Impact of Local Effects on Fuel-Cladding Interaction During Power Ramp

Jan Klouzal, Martin Dostál

ICONE 2014; V001T02A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30807

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Topics: Cladding systems (Building) , Fuels , Modeling , Cracking (Materials) , Design , Failure , Fracture (Process) , Heat , Heat transfer , Manufacturing

Characterisation of FeCrAlY Coatings for Applications in Lead Environment

Fosca Di Gabriele, Sarka Houdkova, Ondrej Soukup, Dalibor Karnik

ICONE 2014; V001T02A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30839

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Topics: Coatings , Coolants , Corrosion , Damage , Lasers , Liquid metals , Alloys , Corrosion resistance , Erosion , Fast neutron reactors

Zirconium Dioxide as a Protective Layer of Zirconium Fuel Cladding

Barbora Benešová, Radek Škoda

ICONE 2014; V001T02A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30848

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Topics: Cladding systems (Building) , Fuels , Zirconium , Oxidation , Stress , Temperature , Accidents , Ceramics , Cooling , Corrosion

Effects of Carbide Precipitate Formation on the Change in Ultrasonic Velocity in Austenitic Stainless Steels

Taira Okita, Junji Etoh, Mitsuyuki Sagisaka, Takashi Matsunaga, Yoshihiro Isobe

ICONE 2014; V001T02A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30859

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Topics: Stainless steel , Annealing , Carbon , Grain boundaries , Precipitation , Temperature , Ultrasonic testing

Burnable Absorber Selection With U_WB₁ Depletion Code

Martin Lovecký, Jan Prehradný, Radek Škoda

ICONE 2014; V001T02A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30870

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Topics: Approximation , Computers , Cross section (Physics) , Cycles , Fuels , Nuclear fuels , Nuclides

Polycrystalline Diamond Films as Protection of Zircaloy Fuel Cladding

Jan Škarohlíd, Radek Škoda

ICONE 2014; V001T02A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30873

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Topics: Cladding systems (Building) , Diamond films , Fuels , Zirconium alloys , Diamonds , Oxidation , Accidents , Alloys , Carbon , Chemical vapor deposition

Burnable Absorber Comparison Between VVER, PWR and SFR With U_WB₁ and SERPENT Codes

Jan Prehradný, Martin Lovecký, Radek Škoda

ICONE 2014; V001T02A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30894

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Topics: Pressurized water reactors , Sodium fast reactors , Fuels , Nuclear fuels , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Cycles , Neutrons

Synthesis of Nanostructured Fuels: Mimicking the High Burn-Up Structure

Vaclav Tyrpekl, Raquel Jovani-Abril, Michael Holzhäuser

ICONE 2014; V001T02A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30952

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Topics: Fuels , Nanoparticles , Sintering , Compacting , Density , Diffraction , Electron microscopy , Grain size , Nuclear fission , Nuclear reactors

Water Chemistry Technology of Methanol Addition in PWR Primary Systems: Radiolysis of Methanol Solution at 320 °C

Masafumi Domae, Kosho Hojo, Wataru Sugino

ICONE 2014; V001T02A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30954

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Topics: Methanol , Pressurized water reactors , Water chemistry , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Carbon dioxide , Fuels , Hydrogen , Corrosion , Polymerization , Water

Characterization of In-Core Water Chemistry for Corrosion Control of LWRs

Genn Saji

ICONE 2014; V001T02A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30990

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Topics: Corrosion protection , Light water reactors , Water chemistry , Radiation (Physics) , Boiling water reactors , Corrosion , Fittings , Hydrogen , Pressurized water reactors , Chemistry

Review on Water Radiolysis in the Fukushima Daiichi Accident: Potential Cause of Hydrogen Generation and Explosion

Genn Saji

ICONE 2014; V001T02A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30991

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Topics: Accidents , Explosions , Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan, 2011 , Hydrogen , Water , Heat , Radiation (Physics) , Boiling , Bubbles , Chain

Advanced Alternatives of VVER-440 Fuel Assembly

Juraj Tomaškovič, Petr Dařílek, Radoslav Zajac, Vladimír Nečas

ICONE 2014; V001T02A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31108

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Topics: Fuels , Manufacturing , Absorption , Nuclear fuel cycle , Optimization , Equilibrium (Physics) , Pressurized water reactors

Variants of the Perspective Closed Fuel Cycle, Based on REMIX-Technology

Evgeniy Bobrov, Pavel Teplov, Pavel Alekseev, Alexander Chibinyaev, Anatoliy Dudnikox

ICONE 2014; V001T02A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31244

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Topics: Nuclear fuel cycle , Uranium , Fuels , Light water reactors , Raw materials , Breeder reactors , Cycles , Defense industry , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Nuclear fission

Simulation of PWR Crud

W. A. Byers, G. Wang, M. Y. Young, J. Deshon

ICONE 2014; V001T02A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31265

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Topics: Pressurized water reactors , Simulation , Cladding systems (Building) , Corrosion , Fuels , Boron , Chemistry , Coolants , Electricity (Physics) , Fuel rods

Plant Systems, Structures and Components

Thermal Growth Simulations of the Rotor and Auxiliary Bearing Contact Events

Yulan Zhao, Guojun Yang, Zhengang Shi, Lei Zhao

ICONE 2014; V001T03A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30053

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Topics: Bearings , Engineering simulation , Rotors , Simulation , Temperature , Heat , Failure , Heat transfer , Ball bearings , Ceramics

Dynamic Behavior Analysis of Touchdown Process in Active Magnetic Bearing System Based on Kalman Filtering

Zhe Sun, Xiao Kang, Jingjing Zhao, Guojun Yang, Zhengang Shi

ICONE 2014; V001T03A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30058

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Topics: Filtration , Magnetic bearings , Bearings , Dynamic analysis , Dynamic models , Rotors , Very high temperature reactors , Brakes , Design , Safety

Dynamic Behavior of the AMB’s Vertical Arranged Rotor During Its Drop Process

Xiao Kang, Guojun Yang, Suyuan Yu

ICONE 2014; V001T03A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30062

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Topics: Rotors , Damping , Stiffness , Bearings , Bracing (Construction) , Computer simulation , Design , Dynamic models , Friction , Helium

An Experimental Study on Insulating Property of Helium in High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor

Shan Yue, Xingnan Liu, Zhengang Shi

ICONE 2014; V001T03A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30077

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Topics: Gas cooled reactors , Helium , High temperature , Electrical components , Testing , Coolants , Design , Electrodes , High pressure (Physics) , Nuclear industry

The FEM Calculation of Iron Loss in the Active Magnetic Bearing

Peicai Wu, Xingnan Liu, Guojun Yang, Zhengang Shi

ICONE 2014; V001T03A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30085

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Topics: Finite element methods , Finite element model , Iron , Magnetic bearings , Eddy current losses , Lamination , Rotors , Silicon steel , Bearings , Copper

Research About Eddy Effect and Dynamic Force of the Magnetic Thrust Bearing

Xingnan Liu, Ni Mo, Guojun Yang, Zhengang Shi, Suyuan Yu

ICONE 2014; V001T03A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30123

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Topics: Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Thrust bearings , Bearings , Finite element analysis , Electromagnetic force , Lamination , Magnetic bearings

Evaluation of Dynamic Loads due to Steam Condensation in Boiling Water Reactor ABWR Containment

Tsutomu Shioyama, Masashi Nakane, Takuya Miyagawa, Makoto Ukai, Masanobu Watanabe, Tsuyoshi Hagiwara

ICONE 2014; V001T03A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30141

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Topics: Boiling water reactors , Condensation , Containment , Steam , Stress , Design , Oscillations , Acoustics , Boiling , Computational methods

Improvement of the System for Passive Heat Removal Through Steam Generators (SG PHRS) on NPP With VVER-1200 in the Light of “Fukushima” Accident

Vladimir Bezlepkin, Sergey Semashko, Sergey Alekseev, Marina Ivanova, Teimuraz Vardanidze, Yuriy Petrov

ICONE 2014; V001T03A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30240

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Topics: Accidents , Boilers , Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan, 2011 , Heat , Nuclear power stations , Fuels , Preservation , Alternating current (Electricity) , Construction , Failure

Structural Analysis for Assembly by Integrating Parts

Norihiro Nakajima, Akemi Nishida, Yoshiaki Kawakami, Tatsuo Okada, Osamu Tsuruta, Kazuhiro Sawa, Kazuhiko Iigaki

ICONE 2014; V001T03A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30251

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Topics: Manufacturing , Structural analysis , Computers , Finite element analysis , High temperature , Nuclear power

Development of Deep Hole Drilling Technology for Tube Sheet of Steam Generator

Shinichiro Ueda, Takuya Yagishita, Jun Maeno, Masanari Okuda

ICONE 2014; V001T03A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30341

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Topics: Boilers , Drilling , Cutting , Machinery , Stress , Drills (Tools) , Engines , Measurement systems , Motors , Nuclear power stations

Evaluation of Vibration Characteristics for Reactor Coolant Pump Considering Fluid Flow Effect

Ik Joong Kim, Min Chul Kim, Gyu Ho Jang, Dae Hee Jeong, Oak Sug Kim, Sang Youn Bang, Seong Hun Park

ICONE 2014; V001T03A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30356

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Nuclear reactor coolants , Pumps , Vibration , Fluids , Finite element analysis , Bearings , Manufacturing , Rotors , Spectroscopy

The Use of Experimental Design for the Shrink-Fit Assembly of Multi-Ring Flywheel

Yujin Wang, DeZhong Wang, Junlian Yin, Yaoyu Hu

ICONE 2014; V001T03A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30359

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Topics: Experimental design , Flywheels , Manufacturing , Coolants , Stress , Wall thickness , Damage , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels

Dynamic Stability Analysis of Cans in Reactor Coolant Pump Subjected to Axial Flow

Wenbo Ning, Dezhong Wang

ICONE 2014; V001T03A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30367

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Topics: Axial flow , Dynamic stability , Nuclear reactor coolants , Pumps , Shells , Stability , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Accidents , Buckling

3D FEA Elastoplastic Structural Analysis of Hypothetically Cracked Monju FBR Core Support Structures

Daniel Garcia-Rodriguez, Shinichiro Matsubara

ICONE 2014; V001T03A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30382

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Structural analysis , Shells , Accidents , Breeder reactors , Design , Earthquakes , Fracture (Materials) , Reliability , Solid models

Effect of Two-Phase Flow Structure in Decontamination Factor of Filtered Containment Venting System

Taizo Kanai, Masahiro Furuya, Takahiro Arai, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Yoshihisa Nishi, Kenetsu Shirakawa, Satoshi Nishimura, Masaaki Satake

ICONE 2014; V001T03A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30385

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Topics: Containment , Decontamination , Two-phase flow , Vessels , Aerosols , Water , Mass spectrometry , Sodium , Steam , Test facilities

A Study of Heat Transfer Calculation Method of Reactor Vessel Metallic Insulation

Yan Dapeng, Ying Luo

ICONE 2014; V001T03A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30446

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Topics: Computational methods , Heat transfer , Metal insulation , Reactor vessels , Thermal conductivity , Temperature , Radiation (Physics) , Computer simulation , Corrosion , Geometry

Study on the Dynamic Characteristics of the Water-Lubricated Tilting-Pad Radial Bearing Considering Temperature-Viscosity Effect

Yu Li, Dezhong Wang, Weiguo Gu

ICONE 2014; V001T03A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30502

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Topics: Bearings , Temperature , Viscosity , Water , Friction , Stress , Damping , Load bearing capacity , Stability , Stiffness

Numerical Analysis of Rotordynamic Coefficients of Annular Flow in Canned Motor RCP

Yaoyu Hu, Dezhong Wang, Junlian Yin, Yujin Wang

ICONE 2014; V001T03A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30511

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Topics: Engines , Flow (Dynamics) , Motors , Numerical analysis , Impellers , Axial flow , Computational fluid dynamics , Fluids , Nuclear reactor coolants , Nuclear reactors

Study on the Rod Drop Performance of High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor

He Yan, Xingzhong Diao

ICONE 2014; V001T03A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30516

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Topics: Very high temperature reactors , Emergencies , Rods , Gravity (Force) , Pressure , Pressure vessels , Reactor vessels , Reliability , Safety , Scram

Buckling Analysis of Tube for Steam Generator According to ASME B&PV Code

Jungpyo Kong, Changhoon Ha, Minki Cho, Seunghoon Yeo, Tae-Jung Park

ICONE 2014; V001T03A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30598

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Topics: Boilers , Buckling , Pressure , External pressure , Collapse , Finite element analysis , Computer software , Eigenvalues , Failure , Heat transfer

Seismic Test on Double-Layer Model of HTR-PM Graphite Structure

Shigang Lai, Libin Sun, Li Shi, Zhengming Zhang

ICONE 2014; V001T03A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30600

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Topics: Graphite , Excitation , Bricks , Manufacturing , Carbon , Displacement , Dynamic response , Bearings , Damping , Electromagnetic spectrum

Improvement of Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Analysis Code for Reactor Piping Considering Large Earthquakes

Yoshihito Yamaguchi, Jinya Katsuyama, Makoto Udagawa, Kunio Onizawa, Yutaka Nishiyama, Yinsheng Li

ICONE 2014; V001T03A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30643

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Topics: Earthquakes , Fracture mechanics , Pipes , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Probability , Sensitivity analysis , Evaluation methods

Flow-Induced Vibration Suppression of Jet Pump in Boiling Water Reactor by Slip Joint Extension

Masanobu Watanabe, Kunihiko Kinugasa, Hiroyuki Adachi, Hajime Mori

ICONE 2014; V001T03A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30700

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Topics: Boiling water reactors , Flow-induced vibrations , Jet pumps , Flow (Dynamics) , Vibration , Leakage , Damping , Diffusers , Leakage flows , Power uprate

Experimental Investigation Into Buckling Failure of Slender Metal Plates in Severe Accident Conditions

Byeongnam Jo, Wataru Sagawa, Koji Okamoto

ICONE 2014; V001T03A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30829

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Topics: Accidents , Buckling , Failure , Metals , Plates (structures) , Stress , Engineering simulation , High temperature , Simulation , Temperature

Sloshing Suppression Method for a Rectangular Pool Using Immersed Blocks and Baffle Plates

Urara Watanabe, Hiroshi Niwa, Akira Tsuyuki, Masahiko Warashina, Ryo Ito, Masanobu Watanabe

ICONE 2014; V001T03A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30893

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Topics: Plates (structures) , Sloshing , Water , Excitation , Vibration tests , Waves , Earthquakes , Flow (Dynamics) , Spent fuel storage

Effect of Support Friction in Thermal Stress of VVER-1000 RCS for NOP Condition

Truong Quang Nguyen, Ihn Namgung

ICONE 2014; V001T03A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30904

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Topics: Friction , Thermal stresses , Boilers , Reactor vessels , Temperature , Stress , Nozzles , Nuclear reactor coolants , Pumps , Yield stress

Fretting Wear of the Zr Fuel Rod Cladding

Ladislav Pecinka, Jaroslav Svoboda, Vladimír Zeman

ICONE 2014; V001T03A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31103

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Topics: Cladding systems (Building) , Fuel rods , Wear , Zirconium , Fuels , Nuclear power stations , Pressurized water reactors , Damage , Failure , Flow (Dynamics)

Effects of Aging on the Thermal Conductivity of the AP1000® Containment Vessel Inorganic Zinc Coating

Thomas A. Kindred, Richard F. Wright

ICONE 2014; V001T03A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31157

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Topics: Containment vessels , Thermal conductivity , Zinc coatings , Containment , Shells , Coating processes , Coatings , Corrosion , Cooling , Design

Plant Event Signatures on Neutron Noise Data

Jianfeng Yang

ICONE 2014; V001T03A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31167

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Topics: Neutrons , Noise (Sound) , Pressurized water reactors , Maintenance , Nuclear power stations , Power stations

Non-Linear Analysis of AP1000 Auxiliary and Shield Building Subjected to Combined Accident Thermal and Seismic Loadings

J. Jennifer Zhang, Lee J. Tunon-Sanjur

ICONE 2014; V001T03A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31263

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Topics: Accidents , Concrete cracking , Finite element model , Reinforced concrete , Computer simulation , Concretes , Design , Fracture (Materials) , Stiffness , Structural design

Codes, Standards, Licensing and Regulatory Issues

Comparison of ASME Code NB-3200 and NB-3600-Based Environmental Fatigue Calculations for Piping Components

Kyeongjin Yang, Daesu Kim, Dongjae Lee, Joonho Lee, Sangbae Lee, Inyeung Kim

ICONE 2014; V001T07A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30166

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Topics: ASME Standards , Fatigue , Pipes , Stress , Light water reactors , Accounting , Coolants , Design , Nuclear power stations , Piping design

Elaboration of the System Based Code Concept — Activities in JSME and ASME: (2) Development of Evaluation Tools Based on LRFD

Hideo Machida, Tai Asayama, Daigo Watanabe, Kiminobu Hojo, Masaaki Hayashi

ICONE 2014; V001T07A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30525

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Topics: Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , Reliability , Collapse , Design , Bending (Stress) , Buckling , Cylinders , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Fatigue

Concept of Standard System Based on China Current Nuclear Power Construction

Yuelan Yan

ICONE 2014; V001T07A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30530

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Topics: China , Nuclear construction , Nuclear power , Construction , Nuclear power stations , Absorption , ASME Standards , Building codes , Design

Elaboration of the System Based Code Concept — Activities in JSME and ASME: (1) Overview

Tai Asayama, Takayuki Miyagawa, Koji Dozaki, Yoshio Kamishima, Masaaki Hayashi, Hideo Machida

ICONE 2014; V001T07A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30567

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Topics: Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , Reliability , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Collaboration , Design , Engineering standards , In-service inspection , Liquid metals , Mechanical engineers , Sodium fast reactors

Elaboration of the System Based Code Concept — Activities in JSME and ASME: (3) Guidelines on Structural Reliability Evaluation for FBR

Shigeru Takaya, Hideo Machida, Yoshio Kamishima

ICONE 2014; V001T07A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30570

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Topics: Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , Reliability , Failure , Breeder reactors , Crack propagation , Creep , Damage , Fatigue , Modeling , Probability

Elaboration of the System Based Code Concept — Activities in JSME and ASME: (4) Joint Efforts of JSME and ASME

Tai Asayama, Shigeru Takaya, Masaki Morishita, Frank Schaaf

ICONE 2014; V001T07A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30572

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Topics: Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Flow (Dynamics) , In-service inspection , Liquid metals , Mechanical engineers , Safety , Sodium fast reactors

A Comparison of Creep-Fatigue Assessment and Modelling Methods

Rami H. Pohja, Stefan B. Holmström

ICONE 2014; V001T07A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30640

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Topics: Creep , Fatigue , Modeling , Damage , Design , Cycles , Fatigue damage , Rupture , Steel , Tensile strength

Chinese Innovative Patent Technologies for the Reactor Pressure Vessel

Qian Shi, Tianqi Zhang, Xiang Fang, Wei Peng

ICONE 2014; V001T07A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30694

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Topics: Patents , Reactor vessels , Nuclear power , China , Design , Safety , Containers , Design methodology , Economics , Innovation

Japanese Codes and Standards for Dual Purpose Metal Casks for Spent Nuclear Fuel

Toshiari Saegusa, Makoto Hirose, Norikazu Irie, Masashi Shimizu

ICONE 2014; V001T07A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30696

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Topics: Engineering standards , Metals , Spent nuclear fuels , Storage , Stress , Containment vessels , Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , Safety , Design , Nuclear power stations

Comparison of Nuclear Fitness for Service Codes: ASME Section XI and RSE-M AFCEN Codes

Claude Faidy

ICONE 2014; V001T07A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30713

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , In-service inspection , Pressurized water reactors , Light water reactors , Maintenance , Nuclear power stations , Pressure , Surveillance , Boiling , Boiling water reactors

Fatigue Design Rules in Pressure Vessel Codes Uncertainties and Remaining Open Points

Claude Faidy

ICONE 2014; V001T07A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30715

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Topics: Fatigue design , Pressure vessels , Uncertainty , Fatigue , Fatigue analysis , Materials properties , Boilers , Damage , Electromagnetic scattering , Fatigue testing

Global Materials Research as a Tool for Future Code Development

Wolfgang Hoffelner

ICONE 2014; V001T07A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30969

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Topics: Materials research , Collaboration , Design , Nuclear power stations , Materials properties , Computers , Finite element analysis , Materials degradation , Power stations

Testing of Statistical Procedures for Use in Optimization of Reactor Performance Under Aged Conditions

Dumitru Serghiuta, John Tholammakkil, Naj Hammouda, Anthony O’Hagan

ICONE 2014; V001T07A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31054

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Topics: Optimization , Testing , Algorithms , Design , Safety , Scalars

AP1000^® Plant Application of Defense in Depth

Terry L. Schulz, Julie Gorgemans

ICONE 2014; V001T07A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31058

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Topics: Defense industry , Safety , Plant design , Design , Pressurized water reactors , Accidents , Construction , Maintenance , Probabilistic risk assessment

Current Implementation of the Quality Assurance Program at the United States Los Alamos National Laboratory

Taunia Van Valkenburg, Ernie F. Petru, Paula R. Diepolder, Gary M. Sandquist

ICONE 2014; V001T07A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31059

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Topics: Quality control , Design , Manufacturing , Project management , Risk , Weapons

Fatigue Assessment of Class 1 Nuclear Power Piping According to ASME BPV Code: Why Other Alternatives?

Lingfu Zeng, Lennart G. Jansson

ICONE 2014; V001T07A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31074

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Topics: Fatigue , Nuclear power , Pipes , Finite element analysis , Stress , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Damage , Design , Reliability

Technical Basis of Fatigue Crack Growth Rate Curve for Ni-Base Alloy in BWR Water Environment

Takuya Ogawa, Masao Itatani, Toshiyuki Saito, Hiroshi Nagase, Satoru Aoike, Hideki Yoneda

ICONE 2014; V001T07A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31143

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Topics: Alloys , Boiling water reactors , Fatigue cracks , Water , Stress , Fitness-for-service , Corrosion , Fracture (Materials) , Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , ASTM International

Evaluation of Fatigue Life of Pressurized Water Reactor Internals Considering Light-Water Reactor Coolant Environmental Effect for Aging Management Program

Jianfeng Yang, Paul O’Brien

ICONE 2014; V001T07A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-31169

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Topics: Coolants , Fatigue life , Light water reactors , Pressurized water reactors , Fatigue , Design , Alloys , Cycles , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Carbon