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Research on Operation Life Extension Time Limited Aging Analysis Key Method for Electrical Penetration Assembly of Nuclear Power Plants

Binfeng Wang, Zhilin Chen, Ping Huang, Zhenhao Shi, Yanwei Zhang, Tao Liu
Proc. ASME. ICONE29, Volume 1: Nuclear Plant Operation and Maintenance, Engineering and Modification, Operation Life Extension (OLE), and Life Cycle, V001T01A025, August 8–12, 2022
Paper No: ICONE29-91884
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE29-91884
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Topics: Licensing, Life extension, Manufacturing, Nuclear power stations
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A Chinese 300MWe Two-Loop PWR NPP LBLOCA Analysis Based on the Deterministic Realistic Hybrid Methodology

Yuhan Li, Bo Kuang
Proc. ASME. ICONE29, Volume 7B: Thermal-Hydraulics and Safety Analysis, V07BT07A009, August 8–12, 2022
Paper No: ICONE29-92431
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE29-92431
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Topics: Nuclear power stations, Pressurized water reactors, Safety, Accidents, Life extension, Uncertainty, China, Cladding systems (Building), Coolants, Design
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Calibration of Inspection Strategies in Support of Aging Management Programs: A Probabilistic Approach

M. D. Pandey, M. I. Jyrkama
Proc. ASME. ICONE26, Volume 2: Plant Systems, Structures, Components, and Materials; Risk Assessments and Management, V002T14A003, July 22–26, 2018
Paper No: ICONE26-81115
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE26-81115
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Topics: Calibration, Inspection, Life extension, Maintenance, Nuclear power stations, Safety
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Buried Steel Pipeline Beneath a Surface Impact Close to a Pipe-Structure Interface

Shen Wang
Proc. ASME. ICONE25, Volume 2: Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials, V002T03A030, July 2–6, 2017
Paper No: ICONE25-66300
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE25-66300
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Topics: Pipelines, Pipes, Steel, Buckling, Nuclear power stations, Safety, Control rooms, Damage, Ducts, Emergencies
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Improving Public Acceptance to Nuclear Power: Policy, Practice and Experience With Public Communication

Zhang Xiaofeng, Zhao Feng, Zhu Rongxu, Yang Zongzhen, Shangguan Zhihong
Proc. ASME. ICONE25, Volume 8: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Coupled Codes; Nuclear Education, Public Acceptance and Related Issues, V008T12A006, July 2–6, 2017
Paper No: ICONE25-66789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE25-66789
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Topics: Nuclear power, Nuclear power stations, Nuclear industry, Construction, China, Design, Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan, 2011, Governments, Life extension, Nuclear fuel cycle
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Non-Invasive On-Line Monitoring for Nuclear Power Plants Using Guided Waves Propagating in Steel Pipes With Different Types of Structural Complexity

Francesco Bertoncini, Mauro Cappelli, Francesco Cordella, Marco Raugi
Proc. ASME. ICONE24, Volume 1: Operations and Maintenance, Aging Management and Plant Upgrades; Nuclear Fuel, Fuel Cycle, Reactor Physics and Transport Theory; Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials; I&C, Digital Controls, and Influence of Human Factors, V001T01A010, June 26–30, 2016
Paper No: ICONE24-60885
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE24-60885
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Topics: Nuclear power stations, Pipes, Steel, Waves, Failure, In-service inspection, Inspection, Life extension, Radiation (Physics), Robustness
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Effect of Regulation Valves Installation in High Pressure Injection System Pipelines on the Formation of Reactor Vessel Thermal Stress Conditions

Aleksander Mazurok, Maksym Vyshemirskyi
Proc. ASME. ICONE22, Volume 2A: Thermal Hydraulics, V02AT09A055, July 7–11, 2014
Paper No: ICONE22-30437
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE22-30437
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Topics: High pressure (Physics), Pipelines, Reactor vessels, Thermal stresses, Valves, Accidents, Cooling, Flow (Dynamics), Algorithms, Fracture (Materials)
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Steam Turbine, Boiler, and Valve Optimization Strategies to Recover Parasitic Load and Provide Life Extension

Michael W. Smiarowski
Proc. ASME. ICONE20-POWER2012, Volume 3: Thermal-Hydraulics; Turbines, Generators, and Auxiliaries, 887-893, July 30–August 3, 2012
Paper No: ICONE20-POWER2012-55223
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE20-POWER2012-55223
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Topics: Boilers, Life extension, Optimization, Steam turbines, Stress, Valves, Coal, Power stations, Steam, Air pollution
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Non-Linear Design Evaluation of Nuclear Power Piping Subjected to Time-History Dynamic Loads According to ASME B&PV III

Lingfu Zeng, Lennart G. Jansson
Proc. ASME. ICONE20-POWER2012, Volume 4: Codes, Standards, Licensing, and Regulatory Issues; Fuel Cycle, Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning; Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Coupled Codes; Instrumentation and Controls; Fuels and Combustion, Materials Handling, Emissions; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar, Geothermal); Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes, 129-138, July 30–August 3, 2012
Paper No: ICONE20-POWER2012-54484
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE20-POWER2012-54484
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Topics: Design, Nuclear power, Pipes, Stress, Boiling water reactors, Life extension, Piping systems, Plasticity, Power stations, Power uprate
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Improving Nuclear Power Plant’s Operational Efficiences in the USA

Joseph S. Miller, Bob Stakenborghs, Robert W. Tsai
Proc. ASME. ICONE20-POWER2012, Volume 1: Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Modifications, Life Cycle, and Balance of Plant; Component Reliability and Materials Issues; Steam Generator Technology Applications and Innovations; Advanced Reactors and Near-Term Deployment; Reactor Physics, Neutronics, and Transport Theory; Nuclear Education, Human Resources, and Public Acceptance, 1-8, July 30–August 3, 2012
Paper No: ICONE20-POWER2012-54027
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE20-POWER2012-54027
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Topics: Nuclear power, Nuclear power stations, Fuels, Power stations, Power uprate, Reliability, Safety, Cycles, Electric power generation, Electrical measurement
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Surveillance Specimen Program for Lifetime Extension of RPV

Milan Brumovsky, Milos Kytka
Proc. ASME. ICONE18, 18th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering: Volume 5, 369-374, May 17–21, 2010
Paper No: ICONE18-30258
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE18-30258
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Topics: Surveillance, Design, Life extension, Nuclear power stations, Reactor vessels, Embrittlement, Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Temperature, Testing
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Thermal Aging Effect of CDSS on the Integrity of the PWR Primary Pipe With Damage Tolerance Method

Zhao-Xi Wang, Fei Xue, Hui-Ji Shi, Wei-wei Yu, Guo-gang Shu
Proc. ASME. ICONE18, 18th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering: Volume 5, 141-145, May 17–21, 2010
Paper No: ICONE18-29364
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE18-29364
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Topics: Damage, Pipes, Pressurized water reactors, Fracture toughness, Pressure, Stress analysis (Engineering), Damage mechanics, High temperature, Life extension, Materials properties
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Steam Generator Asset Management Program

Padmanabha J. Prabhu, Damian A. Testa
Proc. ASME. ICONE18, 18th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering: Volume 1, 171-176, May 17–21, 2010
Paper No: ICONE18-29471
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE18-29471
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Topics: Boilers, Maintenance, Strategic planning, Inspection, Pressurized water reactors, Chemistry, Condition monitoring, Cost benefit analysis, Decision making, Life extension
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Life Extension of the Fast Breeder Test Reactor

B. Anandapadmanaban, A. Babu, B. Babu, K. Dinesh, V. Ramanathan, G. Srinivasan
Proc. ASME. ICONE18, 18th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering: Volume 1, 97-102, May 17–21, 2010
Paper No: ICONE18-29277
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE18-29277
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Topics: Life extension, Fuels, Heat, Creep, Cycles, Design, Equipment qualification, Maintenance, Pumps, Safety
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Aging Management of Nuclear Power Plant Reactor Internals

Frank J. Marx, Randy G. Lott, Cheryl L. Boggess, Anne Demma
Proc. ASME. ICONE17, Volume 1: Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Modifications and Life Cycle; Component Reliability and Materials Issues; Next Generation Systems, 137-144, July 12–16, 2009
Paper No: ICONE17-75788
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE17-75788
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Topics: Nuclear power stations, Damage, Inspection, Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Finite element analysis, Embrittlement, Stress corrosion cracking, Creep, Engineering simulation, Fatigue
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Equipment Reliability Based Ageing and Lifetime Management for Asco´ and Vandello´s Nuclear Power Plants

Xavier Jardi´, Miguel Garci´a, Xavier Castelo, Luis Marti´nez, Isabel Mach
Proc. ASME. ICONE17, Volume 2: Structural Integrity; Safety and Security; Advanced Applications of Nuclear Technology; Balance of Plant for Nuclear Applications, 965-973, July 12–16, 2009
Paper No: ICONE17-75406
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE17-75406
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Topics: Nuclear power stations, Reliability, Public utilities, Safety, Design, Engines, Life extension, Maintenance, Motors, Service life (Equipment)
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Managing CANDU Plant Ageing Using a Risk Informed Engineering Approach

Keith S. Dinnie
Proc. ASME. ICONE17, Volume 1: Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Modifications and Life Cycle; Component Reliability and Materials Issues; Next Generation Systems, 53-59, July 12–16, 2009
Paper No: ICONE17-75331
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE17-75331
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Topics: Risk, Failure, Damage, Safety, Design, Fitness-for-service, Inspection, Life extension, Maintenance, Reliability
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Management of Component Fatigue in CANDU Stations for Life Extension

M. Yetisir, G. L. Stevens, S. Robertson
Proc. ASME. ICONE16, Volume 1: Plant Operations, Maintenance, Installations and Life Cycle; Component Reliability and Materials Issues; Advanced Applications of Nuclear Technology; Codes, Standards, Licensing and Regulatory Issues, 695-701, May 11–15, 2008
Paper No: ICONE16-48757
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48757
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Topics: Fatigue, Life extension, Design, Transients (Dynamics), Boiling water reactors, Pressurized water reactors, Licensing, Nuclear power stations, Oxygen, Power stations
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Advanced Test Reactor: A National Scientific User Facility

Clifford J. Stanley, Frances M. Marshall
Proc. ASME. ICONE16, Volume 4: Structural Integrity; Next Generation Systems; Safety and Security; Low Level Waste Management and Decommissioning; Near Term Deployment: Plant Designs, Licensing, Construction, Workforce and Public Acceptance, 367-372, May 11–15, 2008
Paper No: ICONE16-48426
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE16-48426
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Topics: Chemistry, Coolants, Design, Flow (Dynamics), Fuels, Irradiation (Radiation exposure), Life extension, Materials testing, Neutron flux, Neutrons
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EU Funded Research Activities on NPPs Operational Safety

P. Manolatos, G. Van Goethem
Proc. ASME. ICONE10, 10th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering, Volume 1, 867-874, April 14–18, 2002
Paper No: ICONE10-22484
DOI: 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