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ASME 2005 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference

July 17–21, 2005

Denver, Colorado, USA

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ISBN:

0-7918-4192-8

In This Volume

Operations, Applications, and Components (84)

Volume 7: Operations, Applications, and Components

Operations, Applications, and Components

Aging Management and License Renewal of Pressure Vessels, Piping, Components, and Structures

Comparing the Benefits of Monitoring Versus Preemptive Replacement or Repair

Joel Woodcock, Laurent P. Houssay

PVP 2005; 5-11doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71048

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Topics: Maintenance , Inspection , Failure , Public utilities , Condition monitoring , Decision making , Economic analysis , Optimization , Systems engineers

Stress Intensity Factors for Under-Clad and Through-Clad Defects in a PWR RPV Submitted to a Pressurised Thermal Shock

S. Chapuliot, Y. Me´nager, S. Marie

PVP 2005; 13-22doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71252

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Topics: Pressurized water reactors , Stress , Thermal shock , Cladding systems (Building) , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials)

Surveillance Specimen Programs for WWER Type Reactors

Milan Brumovsky

PVP 2005; 23-31doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71475

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Topics: Surveillance , Reactor vessels , Vessels , Engineering standards , Water , ASME Standards , ASTM International , China , Manufacturing , Mechanical properties

CFD-Tool for Assessment of the Reactor Pressure Vessel Integrity in Pressure Thermal Shock Conditions: Influence of Temperature Safety Injection and Fluid-Structure Thermal Coupling

A. Martin, D. Monfort, G. Bezdikian, F. Beaud, F. Lestang, C. Vit

PVP 2005; 33-40doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71585

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Fluids , Pressure , Reactor vessels , Safety , Temperature , Thermal shock , Transients (Dynamics) , Vessels , Accidents

Asset Management Evaluation: A Pilot Case Study

C. E. Bauby, B. Charbonnier, P. Haik, S. Lacombe, J. Lonchampt, E. Remy

PVP 2005; 41-47doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71598

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Topics: Computer software , Economics , Maintenance , Safety

Information Processing Techniques: A Major Asset for the Aging and Life Management of Key NPP Components

V. E. Just, B. Ricard, L. Chatellier, L. Fournier, P. Hai¨k

PVP 2005; 49-64doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71602

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Durability , Maintenance , Algorithms , Decision making , Flaw detection , Image processing , Image reconstruction , In-service inspection , Regulations

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) of Steam Systems

George A. Antaki, Thomas M. Monahon, Ralph W. Cansler

PVP 2005; 65-71doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71678

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Topics: Risk-based inspection , Steam , Inspection , Risk , Failure , Health and safety , Acceptance criteria , Chemical processes , Safety , Stress

Selection of Tube Samples for Inservice Inspection of Steam Generator Tubes

Guy Roussel, Leon Cizelj

PVP 2005; 73-82doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71751

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Topics: Boilers , In-service inspection , Inspection , Eddy current testing , Insurance , Inverse problems , Nondestructive evaluation , Pressurized water reactors , Statistical distributions , Tubing

Aging Management Program of Large Diameter Safety Class Piping

Claude Faidy

PVP 2005; 83doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71752

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Topics: Pipes , Safety , Corrosion , Fatigue , Maintenance , Nuclear power stations , Public utilities , Surveillance

A New European Commission Initiative on Optimisation of Maintenance in Nuclear Power Plants

R. Ahlstrand, M. Bie`th, H. Over, P. Pla, V. Ranguelova, C. Rieg, P. Trampus

PVP 2005; 85-95doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71753

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Topics: Nuclear power plant maintenance , Optimization , Maintenance , Safety , Databases , Economics , Engineers , Feedback , Nuclear industry , Nuclear power stations

French Nuclear Power Plants Life Management Ageing Management Process: Matrix of Degradation Evaluation for Strategic Decision Combined With Components

Georges Bezdikian

PVP 2005; 97-107doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71755

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Maintenance , In-service inspection , Pressurized water reactors , Feedback , Industrial capacity

Economic Evaluation of Proactive Replacement of Upper Internals Guide Tube Support Pins (Split Pins)

Robert K. Perdue, G. Gary Elder, Gregory Gerzen

PVP 2005; 109-112doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71760

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Topics: Economic analysis , Pins (Engineering) , Failure , Nuclear power stations , Alloys , Economics , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Reactor vessels , Reliability

Probabilistic Analysis of a Preemptive Replacement of an NPP Component With a Component of Superior Material

Robert K. Perdue, Joel Woodcock, Laurent Houssay

PVP 2005; 113-116doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71761

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Failure , Corrosion resistance

Decision Advisor for Multi-Component Management of Alloy 600 Degradation Issues at the Exelon Braidwood and Byron Nuclear Power Plants

G. Gary Elder, Clark W. Mycoff, Gregory Gerzen, Robert K. Perdue, Edward A. Ray, Warren H. Bamford

PVP 2005; 117-124doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71762

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Topics: Alloys , Nuclear power stations , Nuclear power

ANO-2 Experiences Using Structural Tools During License Renewal Application

Reza Ahrabli

PVP 2005; 125-129doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71774

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Topics: Licensing , Regulations , Structural elements (Construction)

Component Analysis and Evaluation

Safety Relief Valve Vent Sizing Using Steam Flow Properties

Zakaria N. Ibrahim

PVP 2005; 133-140doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71009

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Relief valves , Safety , Steam , Vents , Differential equations , Approximation , Compressible flow , Energy industry , Engineers

Comparative Study for Stresses in Nozzle and Flange Welds Generated During Conventional Pressure Testing and Local Pressure Testing Using Bolted Devices

Ayman M. Cheta, Richard Brodzinski

PVP 2005; 141-147doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71042

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Topics: Flanges , Nozzles , Pressure testing , Stress , Welded joints , Maintenance , Pipes , ASME Standards , Design , Downtime

Fundamental Interrelation Between Real and Imaginary Energies and Their Interrelation With Blade Angles of Centrifugal Pump

Takaharu Tanaka, Chao Liu

PVP 2005; 149-159doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71071

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Topics: Blades , Centrifugal pumps , Energy transformation , Storage , Turbomachinery

Heat Exchanger Bolt Stress Measurements

Michael W. Guillot, Matthew Findlay, Corey T. Grimsley

PVP 2005; 161-167doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71079

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Stress , Temperature gradient , Leakage , Flanges , Gaskets , Strain gages , Thermocouples , Errors , High pressure (Physics)

Load Reduction on Valve Position Indicators in High Vibration Environments

Alton J. Reich, Steve J. Doherty, Keith A. Williams

PVP 2005; 169-173doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71118

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Topics: Stress , Valves , Vibration , Failure , Flow (Dynamics) , Testing , Couplings , Sensors , Wind tunnels , Air flow

Development and Application of a Plugging Margin Evaluation Method Taking Into Account the Fouling of Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers

Kyeong Mo Hwang, Tae Eun Jin

PVP 2005; 175-180doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71289

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Topics: Evaluation methods , Heat exchangers , Shells , Nuclear power stations , Cooling , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Heat transfer coefficients , Thermal efficiency

Successful Sealing of Heat Exchangers Due to the Implementation of New Technology in a Gasket System

Julie L. Simonton, David W. Reeves

PVP 2005; 181-185doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71421

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Topics: Gaskets , Heat exchangers , Sealing (Process) , Die cutting , Failure , Flanges , Leakage , Petrochemicals , Shear (Mechanics) , Shearing (Deformation)

Study on Tube Pulling Apart Load in Tubular Heat Exchangers With FEA Method

Zengliang Gao, Weiming Sun, Weiya Jin, Kangda Zhang

PVP 2005; 187-190doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71502

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Heat exchangers , Stress , Temperature , ASME Standards , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Leakage , Metals , Pressure

The Effects of Fluid Media and Environmental Temperatures on the Set-Pressure of Safety Valves

L. Ike Ezekoye, Terrence J. Matty, William Rego Ferriera

PVP 2005; 191-193doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71731

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Topics: Fluids , Pressure , Safety , Temperature , Valves , Steam , Testing , ASME Standards , Nitrogen , Water

Laser Peening Issues

Laser Peening Technology for Remote Processing of Pressure Vessels

Lloyd A. Hackel, C. Brent Dane, Jon Rankin, Fritz Harris

PVP 2005; 197-202doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71792

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Topics: Laser hardening , Pressure vessels , Blades , Stress , Alloys , Compressive stress , Engines , Fatigue life , Jet engines , Manufacturing

Fatigue Performance of Laser Peened Materials

Michael R. Hill, Theresa E. Pistochini, Adrian T. DeWald

PVP 2005; 203-207doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71793

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Topics: Fatigue , Lasers , Laser hardening , Stress , Fatigue life , Aircraft , Alloys , Aluminum alloys , Fatigue failure , Steel

Model for Predicting Laser Peening Residual Stresses in Arbitrary 3D Bodies

Adrian T. DeWald, Michael R. Hill

PVP 2005; 209-214doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71795

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Topics: Laser hardening , Residual stresses , Stress , Equilibrium (Physics) , Finite element model , Corners (Structural elements) , Geometry , Lasers , Modeling

Laser Shock Processing: Applications and Future Trends in U.S. Air Force Service

M. J. Shepard

PVP 2005; 215-220doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71796

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Topics: Air Force , Lasers , Shock (Mechanics) , Damage , Laser hardening , Engines , Safety , Surface finishing

Maintenance and Machinery Health Monitoring

Creep Failure of a Chromized Waterwall Tube in a Supercritical Boiler

Stephen French, Carl Skelonis

PVP 2005; 223-237doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71018

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Topics: Boilers , Creep , Failure , Alloys , Testing , Cracking (Materials) , Damage , Dimensions , Fracture (Process) , Metals

Wear Testing of Bushings During the Cyclic Process

Judd Campbell, Nathan N. Gray, Tim Wiley, Elvin B. Shields

PVP 2005; 239-242doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71104

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Topics: Bushings , Wear testing , Machinery , Maintenance , Mining machinery , Testing , Wear , Computer software , Downtime , Experimental design

Life Prediction of Furnace Heater Tube Using Omega Parameter and Life Fraction Rule

Sang-In Han, Song-Chun Choi, Ji-Yoon Kim

PVP 2005; 243-247doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71240

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Topics: Furnaces , High temperature , Petrochemical equipment , Pressure , Remaining life assessment

High Temperature Oxidation of Cr-Mo Steels in the Context of Accelerated Rupture Testing for Creep Life Prediction

A. Al-Mazrouee, R. N. Ibrahim, R. K. Singh Raman

PVP 2005; 249-253doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71736

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Topics: Creep , High temperature , Oxidation , Rupture , Steel , Testing , Boiler tubes , Manufacturing , Metals , Pipes

Maintenance and Safe Operation of Pressure Equipment

A Proven Process for Assessing the Technical Integrity of Aging Pressure Equipment

John Reynolds, Greg Larsen

PVP 2005; 257-260doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71236

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Topics: Pressure equipment , Maintenance , Piping systems , Vessels , Pipes , Reliability , Risk

Damage to Floating Roof Tank by Sloshing

Tsutomu Kikuchi, Masahiro Miura

PVP 2005; 261-273doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71244

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Topics: Damage , Roofs , Sloshing , Earthquakes

The Sloshing Simulation of Floating Roof Tank

Masahiro Miura, Tsutomu Kikuchi

PVP 2005; 275-281doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71439

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Topics: Roofs , Simulation , Sloshing , Damage , Failure , Finite element methods , Earthquakes , Seismic waves , Simulation results , Waves

Development of Safe Inspection Standards and FFS Assessment Procedures in Japan

Takayasu Tahara, Tsutomu Kikuchi, Tomohiro Watanabe

PVP 2005; 283-286doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71526

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , High pressure (Physics) , Inspection

The Use of Vanadium Modified Materials for Reactor Fabrication

Les Antalffy, Fausto Fusari, A. Bertoni, George Miller, Kenneth Kirkpatrick

PVP 2005; 287-299doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71610

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Topics: Manufacturing , Alloys , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Metals , Nozzles , Temperature , Base metals , Diluents , Embrittlement

Determination of Creep Constitutive Law of Solder Materials Using Indentation Creep Test

Shinsuke Sakai, Yu Watanabe, Satoshi Izumi, Atsushi Iwasaki, Takeshi Ogawa

PVP 2005; 301-305doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71645

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Creep , Solders

Non Destructive Testing of Unfired Pressure Vessels

Guy Baylac, Ian Roberrts, Erik Zeelenberg

PVP 2005; 307-315doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71701

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Topics: Nondestructive evaluation , Pressure vessels , Acceptance criteria , Fracture toughness , Pressure equipment , Steel , Testing , Welding

Non Destructive Testing of Welds: Applications to Pressure Equipment Standards

Jean-Michel Tchilian, Erik Zeelenberg, Guy Baylac

PVP 2005; 317-320doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71703

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Topics: Nondestructive evaluation , Pressure equipment , Welded joints

European Acceptance Criteria for Radiographic Testing

George A. Georgiou, Guy Baylac

PVP 2005; 321-327doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71704

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Topics: Acceptance criteria , Testing , Pressure vessels , Welding

Inspection and Testing of Serially Produced Pressure Vessels

Ian Roberts, Guy Baylac, Erik Zeelenberg

PVP 2005; 329-334doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71714

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Topics: Inspection , Pressure vessels , Testing , Design , Manufacturing

Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection of Unfired Pressure Vessels Subject to Cyclic Loads in EN 13445-5

Guy Baylac, Ian Roberts, Stephen Maddox, Erik Zeelenberg

PVP 2005; 335-338doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71715

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Topics: Inspection , Nondestructive evaluation , Pressure vessels , Stress , Fatigue , Fatigue analysis , Shapes , Vessels

Numerical and Experimental Research of Pipelines Safety Including Aspect of Protection From Terroristic Threat or Warfare Conditions

Boris Blyukher, Tadeusz Neizgoda, Jerzy Malachowski, Wieslaw Szymczyk

PVP 2005; 339-342doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71759

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Topics: Pipelines , Safety , Warfare , Pipes , Computer simulation , Stress , Deformation , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Finite element model

Acoustic Emission Testing of a Process Reactor

Simon Yuen, David Wang, Paul Benedictus

PVP 2005; 343-356doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71764

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Topics: Acoustic emission testing , Acoustic emissions , Catalysts , Cooling , Cracking (Materials) , Fitness-for-service , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Inspection , Molybdenum

Monitoring and Diagnostics

Protection of Underground Gas Pipelines From the Third Party Damage by On-Line Monitoring Using Piezoelectric Accelerometer

Chengfan Cao, Jay-Young Nam, Jae-Boong Choi, Young-Jin Kim

PVP 2005; 359-367doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71268

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Topics: Accelerometers , Damage , Pipelines , Spectral energy distribution

Predicting Steam Generator Auxiliary Feedwater Nozzle Thermal Stratification Transients and Fatigue Effects in Complex Systems

E. L. Cranford, M. A. Gray, S. Sahgal

PVP 2005; 369-374doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71403

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Topics: Boilers , Complex systems , Fatigue , Feedwater , Nozzles , Thermal stratification , Transients (Dynamics) , Stress , Cycles , Fluids

Experiment Study on Shrink Strain Monitoring of Concrete in the Cure Period With FBG Sensors

Li Sun, Hong-Nan Li, Liang Ren

PVP 2005; 375-380doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71591

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Topics: Concretes , Fiber Bragg gratings , Sensors , Temperature , Strain sensors , Civil engineering , Experimental analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Strain measurement , Temperature sensors

Geologic and Environmental Probe System (GEOPS)

D. T. Clark, R. L. Jones, L. N. Valenti

PVP 2005; 381-389doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71721

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Topics: Probes , Filters , Steel , Instrumentation , Drilling , Drilling rigs , Engineering design , Groundwater , Hazardous wastes , Materials properties

Risk and Reliability

Development of Risk-Based Inspection Software for Petrochemical Plant

Sang-Min Lee, Sung-Ho Park, Yoon-Suk Chang, Jae-Boong Choi, Young-Jin Kim, Kee-Bong Yoon, Sang-In Han, Song-Chun Choi, Ji-Yoon Kim

PVP 2005; 391-396doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71286

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Topics: Computer software , Petrochemicals , Risk-based inspection , Risk , American Petroleum Institute , Cracking (Materials) , Failure , Fracture (Process) , Risk assessment

Improving the Reliability of Tube Hydroforming Process by the Taguchi Method

Bing Li, T. J. Nye, Don R. Metzger

PVP 2005; 397-403doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71324

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Topics: Reliability , Taguchi methods , Design , Automotive industry , Extruding , Finite element analysis , Friction , Materials properties , Noise (Sound) , Simulation

Development and Application of Risk-Based Inspection for Refinery Unit

Song-Chun Choi, Sang-In Han, Hee J. Jung, Ji-Yoon Kim, Sung-Jin Song

PVP 2005; 405-409doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71336

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Topics: Inspection , Reliability , Risk , Risk-based inspection

A Markov Chain Model for Fatigue Crack Growth, Inspection and Repair: The Relationship Between Probability of Detection, Reliability and the Number of Repairs in Fleets of Railroad Tank Cars

William T. Riddell, James Lynch

PVP 2005; 411-418doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71671

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Topics: Chain , Fatigue cracks , Inspection , Maintenance , Probability , Railway tank cars , Reliability , Nondestructive evaluation , Fracture (Materials) , Fatigue

Transportation, Storage and Disposal of Radioactive Materials

Performance of a Drum Type Packaging With Urethane Foam Overpack Subjected to Crush and Other Regulatory Tests

Allen C. Smith, Lawrence F. Gelder, Paul S. Blanton, Rex N. Lutz

PVP 2005; 421-428doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71033

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Topics: Accidents , Engineering prototypes , Packaging , Urethane elastomers , Urethane foam

Design and Qualification of AL-R8 2040 Sealed Insert Container

Michael Black, Jeff Addington, Tommy Hoff

PVP 2005; 429-435doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71035

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Topics: Containers , Design

Simulations of Heat Transfer Within the Fuel Assembly/Backfill Gas Region of Transport Packages

Pablo E. Araya Go´mez, Miles Greiner

PVP 2005; 437-445doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71070

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Fuels , Heat transfer , Manufacturing , Simulation , Transport packages , Cladding systems (Building) , Helium , Natural convection , Nitrogen

Thermal Protection Provided by Impact Limiters to Containment Seal Within a Truck Package

Miles Greiner, Narayana Rao Chalasani, Ahti Suo-Anttila

PVP 2005; 447-455doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71117

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Topics: Containment , Trucks , Fire , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Temperature , Fuels , Accidents , Computers , Containers

Thermal Analysis of the SAFKEG Package for Long Term Storage

Narendra K. (Nick) Gupta

PVP 2005; 457-462doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71129

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Topics: Storage , Thermal analysis , Containers , Metals , Temperature , Packaging , Rivers

Impact Testing of Stainless Steel Materials

R. K. Blandford, D. K. Morton, T. E. Rahl, S. D. Snow

PVP 2005; 463-471doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71133

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Topics: Impact testing , Stainless steel , Machinery , Stress-strain curves , Construction , Containers , Deformation , Engineering simulation , Mechanical properties , Radioactive substances

Drop Testing of DOE Spent Nuclear Fuel Canisters

Spencer D. Snow, D. Keith Morton, Tommy E. Rahl, Robert K. Blandford, Thomas J. Hill

PVP 2005; 473-481doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71134

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Topics: Spent nuclear fuels , Testing , Containment , Deformation , Finite element analysis , Helium , Leakage

Effect of Small Variation in the Composition of Plates and Weld Filler Wires on the General Corrosion Rate of Ni-Cr-Mo Alloys

David V. Fix, John C. Estill, Rau´l B. Rebak

PVP 2005; 483-491doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71173

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Topics: Alloys , ASTM International , Corrosion , Fillers (Materials) , Heat , Plates (structures) , Wire

Stifling of Crevice Corrosion in Alloy 22 During Constant Potential Tests

Ahmet Yilmaz, Pasu Pasupathi, Rau´l B. Rebak

PVP 2005; 493-502doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71174

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Topics: Corrosion , Indium alloys

Correlation Between Two Types of Surface Stress Mitigation and the Resistance to Corrosion of Alloy 22

Ahmet Yilmaz, David V. Fix, John C. Estill, Rau´l B. Rebak

PVP 2005; 503-509doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71175

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Topics: Alloys , Corrosion , Corrosion resistance , Stress

Anodic Behavior of Specimens Prepared From a Full-Diameter Alloy 22 Fabricated Container for Nuclear Waste

Kenneth J. King, John C. Estill, Rau´l B. Rebak

PVP 2005; 511-519doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71176

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Topics: Alloys , Containers , Corrosion , Radioactive wastes

Stabilizing and Packaging Pu Materials per 3013 at SRS

S. J. Hensel, R. T. McNew

PVP 2005; 521-525doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71210

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Topics: Packaging , Containers , Metals , Rivers

Response of a Dry Storage Spent Fuel Cask to Hypothetical Loading

Gustavo A. Aramayo, Douglas J. Ammerman, Jeffrey A. Smith

PVP 2005; 527-533doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71218

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Topics: Spent nuclear fuels , Storage , Analytical methods , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Risk , Transportation systems

Recent Process Improvements in Department of Energy Headquarters Packaging Certification

Stephen J. Primeau, James M. Shuler

PVP 2005; 535-537doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71413

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Topics: Packaging

Quasi-Static Analysis for Subsidence of Stacked B-25 Boxes

Tsu-Te Wu, William E. Jones, Mark A. Phifer

PVP 2005; 539-544doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71537

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Topics: Buckling , Corrosion , Deflection , Deformation , Finite element model , Overlays (Materials engineering) , Soil , Stress , Structural response analysis

Stress and Sealing Performance Analysis of Containment Vessel

Tsu-Te Wu

PVP 2005; 545-549doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71538

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Topics: Containment vessels , Sealing (Process) , Stress , Pressure , Seals , Torque

Mechanical Properties of Fiberboard Overpack Materials in the 9975 Shipping Package

W. L. Daugherty, P. R. Vormelker

PVP 2005; 551-557doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71568

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Topics: Fiberboard (Engineered wood) , Mechanical properties , Paperboard

Thermal Properties of Fiberboard Overpack Materials in the 9975 Shipping Package

P. R. Vormelker, W. L. Daugherty

PVP 2005; 559-566doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71569

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Topics: Fiberboard (Engineered wood) , Paperboard , Thermal properties , Specific heat , Storage , Fibers , Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Thermal insulation , Wood products

Licensing of the ES-3100 Type B Shipping Container: Replacement of the DOT 6M Container

Jeffrey G. Arbital, Dean R. Tousley, James C. Anderson

PVP 2005; 567-574doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71601

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Topics: Containers , Licensing , Transportation systems , Uranium

Effect of Solution Annealing on Critical Potentials of Alloy 22

R. A. Etien, S. R. Gordon, G. O. Ilevbare

PVP 2005; 575-582doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71652

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Topics: Alloys , Annealing , Corrosion resistance , Electrolytes , Temperature

Corrosion Characterization of Iron-Based High-Performance Amorphous-Metal Thermal-Spray Coatings

J. C. Farmer, J. J. Haslam, S. D. Day, D. J. Branagan, C. A. Blue, J. D. K. Rivard, L. F. Aprigliano, N. Yang, J. H. Perepezko, M. B. Beardsley

PVP 2005; 583-589doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71664

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Topics: Coatings , Corrosion , Iron , Metals , Sprays , Corrosion resistance , Alloys , Metallic glasses , Nickel , Temperature

Second Phase Precipitation in As-Welded and Solution Annealed Alloy 22 Welds

Bassem S. El-Dasher, Sharon G. Torres

PVP 2005; 591-595doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71665

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Topics: Alloys , Electron backscatter diffraction , Precipitation , Welded joints , Annealing , Scanning electron microscopy , Welding

Justification for Elevated Hydrogen Limits in Risk-Based Radioactive Waste Packages

Russell Wagner

PVP 2005; 597doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71669

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Topics: Hydrogen , Radioactive wastes , Risk , Explosions , Packaging , Radioactive substances , Safety , Transportation systems

Development of U.S. Regulations for the Transportation of Radioactive Materials: A Look Back Over the Past 40 Years

Ronald S. Hafner

PVP 2005; 599doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71692

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Topics: Radioactive substances , Regulations , Transportation systems , Nuclear power

Training in the Application of the ASME Code to Transportation Packaging of Radioactive Materials

V. N. Shah, B. Shelton, R. Fabian, S. W. Tam, Y. Y. Liu, J. Shuler

PVP 2005; 601-612doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71698

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Topics: ASME Standards , Packaging , Radioactive substances , Transportation systems , Design , Containment vessels , Safety , Accidents , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Buckling

Training in Quality Assurance for Radioactive Material Transportation Packaging

R. Fabian, L. Garrison, B. Shelton, J. Liaw, V. Shah, S. W. Tam, Y. Y. Liu, J. Shuler

PVP 2005; 613-620doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71702

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Topics: Packaging , Quality control , Radioactive substances , Transportation systems , Maintenance , Manufacturing , Regulations , Safety , Design , Nuclear power stations

Numerical Analyses of Locomotive Impacts on a Spent Fuel Truck Cask and Trailer

Doug Ammerman, Dave Stevens, Matt Barsotti

PVP 2005; 621-628doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71729

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Topics: Locomotives , Numerical analysis , Spent nuclear fuels , Trucks , Collisions (Physics) , Simulation , Finite element model , Modeling , Rails , Trains