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Volume 3: Design and Analysis

Design and Analysis

Design and Analysis of Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers and Components

SCF and Fatigue Analysis of Sphere-Nozzle Intersections With LTA

M. Qadir, D. Redekop

PVP 2008; 3-10https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61176

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Topics: Fatigue analysis , Nozzles , Vessels , Finite element analysis , Fatigue , Stress , Stress concentration , Wall thickness

FEM Stress Analysis of Tee Intersections With LTA

T. Ahmad, M. Qadir, D. Redekop

PVP 2008; 11-17https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61177

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Topics: Finite element methods , Finite element model , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Stress , Collapse , Fatigue , Finite element analysis , Pipes , Pressure , Shapes

Initial Investigation Into Optimizing Design of a Pressure Vessel Saddle

Shafique M. A. Khan

PVP 2008; 19-22https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61271

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Topics: Design , Pressure vessels

Analysis of Corrosion Fatigue for the Deaerator Heater Tanks in Nuclear Power Plants

Reza Ghafouri-Azar, San S. Ho

PVP 2008; 23-32https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61280

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Topics: Corrosion , Fatigue , Nuclear power stations , Fatigue cracks , Vessels , Condensed matter , Cracking (Materials) , Cycles , Fracture (Process) , Risk

Layered Vessel Construction for Hydroprocessing Reactors

Jan Andersson, Radoslav Stefanovic, Steven Kristensen

PVP 2008; 33-39https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61383

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Topics: Construction , Vessels , Design , Shells , Advanced materials , Finite element analysis , High-pressure vessels , Hydrogen , Mechanical properties , Nondestructive evaluation

Investigation of a Shell and Tube Exchanger in Process Gas Heating Service

M. A. Porter, D. H. Martens

PVP 2008; 41-50https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61635

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Topics: Heating , Shells , Design , Heat exchangers , Boilers , Computer software , Dimensions , Finite element methods , Heat , High pressure (Physics)

Investigation on the Strength of Ultra High Pressure Vessel Cylinder With Self-Protective Flat Steel Ribbons Wound

Xin Ma, Jinyang Zheng, Zhongpei Ning, Honggang Chen

PVP 2008; 51-56https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61711

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Topics: Cylinders , High-pressure vessels , Steel , Stress

Comparison of Cone-to-Cylinder Junction Reinforcement Requirements Between ASME Section VIII, Division 1 and Code Case 2286-1

Kenhaiya L. Bardia, Donald G. LaBounty, Timothy Breig

PVP 2008; 57-62https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61805

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Topics: Cylinders , Junctions , Stress

An Analytical Solution of Hydraulically Expanded Tube-to-Tubesheet Joints With Linear Strain Hardening Material Behaviour

Nor Eddine Laghzale, Abdel-Hakim Bouzid

PVP 2008; 63-72https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61920

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Topics: Work hardening , Pressure , Design , Stress , Engineers , Expansion joints , Failure mechanisms , Finite element analysis , Geometry , Leakage

Design and Analysis of Piping and Piping Components

Buckling of Local Thin Areas Under External Pressure

Chithranjan Nadarajah, Tom Schachinger

PVP 2008; 73-78https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61049

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Topics: Buckling , External pressure , Finite element methods , Pipes

An Analytical Solution for Calculating Stresses on Lap Patches Used on Pipes and Pressure Vessels

Chithranjan Nadarajah, Guido L. Spinelli

PVP 2008; 79-86https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61050

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Topics: Pipes , Pressure vessels , Stress , Maintenance , Approximation , Finite element analysis , Petrochemicals

The Design of Fabric Expansion Joint Gas Seal Membranes

David Peterson, Robert Broyles

PVP 2008; 87-95https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61082

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Topics: Design , Expansion joints , Membranes , Textiles , Fibers , Analytical methods , Coating processes , Coatings , Leakage , Pressure

Fluid Transients in a Pipeline With One Open End

Robert A. Leishear

PVP 2008; 97-106https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61130

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Topics: Pipelines , Unsteady flow , Water hammer , Pipes , Transients (Dynamics) , Valves , Air entrainment , Bubbles , Multiphase flow , Pressure

ASME III Design Code Assessment of a Nuclear Power Station Fuelling Machine Cooling System Pipework

Jinhua Shi, David Blythe

PVP 2008; 107-116https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61172

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Topics: Cooling systems , Design , Machinery , Nuclear power stations , Piping systems , Pipes , Stress , Safety , Welded joints

Reliability Estimation for PVC Pipe Using Probability Theory and Stress Intensity Factor

O. S. Lee, D. H. Kim, H. M. Kim, H. B. Choi

PVP 2008; 117-124https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61307

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Topics: Polyvinyl chloride pipes , Probability , Reliability , Stress , Fracture (Materials) , Failure , Pipelines , Pressure , Shapes , Wall thickness

Numerical Analyses of Surge Line Piping to Assess Thermal Stratification Phenomenon

Seung-Wan Woo, Shin-Beom Choi, Yoon-Suk Chang, Jae-Boong Choi, Young-Jin Kim, Jin Ho Lee, Jin-Su Kim, Hae-Dong Chung

PVP 2008; 125-129https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61549

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Topics: Numerical analysis , Pipes , Surges , Thermal stratification , Boundary-value problems , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Nuclear industry , Piping systems , Safety , Sensitivity analysis

Load and Resistance Factor Design for Nuclear Pipes: Benefits and Challenges

Kleio Avrithi

PVP 2008; 131-137https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61636

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Topics: Design , Pipes , Stress , Reliability , Uncertainty , Bending (Stress) , Civil engineering , Engineering standards , Feedwater , Hoop stress

Development and Validation of Analysis Method for Simulating Residual Stresses in Dissimilar Metal Pipe Butt Welds

Douglas E. Killian, Samer H. Mahmoud

PVP 2008; 139-151https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61642

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Topics: Metals , Pipes , Residual stresses , Welded joints , Stress , Nozzles , Pressure , Welding , Maintenance , Alloys

Propose of Simplified Stress Intensity Factor Equation for SCC Extension of the Pipe Welds

Mayumi Ochi, Kiminobu Hojo, Itaru Muroya, Kazuo Ogawa

PVP 2008; 153-158https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61828

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Topics: Pipes , Stress , Welded joints , Fracture (Materials) , Alloys , Databases , Shapes , Alloy steel , American Petroleum Institute , Base metals

Dynamic Burst Pressure Simulation of Cylindrical Shells

Cunjiang Cheng, G. E. Otto Widera

PVP 2008; 159-168https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61854

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Topics: Cylinders , Finite element analysis , Pipes , Pressure , Simulation

Dynamic Burst Pressure Simulation of Cylinder-Cylinder Intersections

Cunjiang Cheng, G. E. Otto Widera

PVP 2008; 169-178https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61855

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Topics: Cylinders , Finite element analysis , Pressure , Simulation

Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics and Damage

Remarks to the Upper Shelf Master Curve Concept

Jiri Novak

PVP 2008; 181-185https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61025

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Topics: Brittleness , Deformation , Dislocations , Ductile fracture , Fracture toughness , Friction , Shapes , Shear (Mechanics) , Steel , Stress

A Mesh Independent GTN Damage Model and Its Application in Simulation of Ductile Fracture Behaviour

M. K. Samal, M. Seidenfuss, E. Roos, B. K. Dutta, H. S. Kushwaha

PVP 2008; 187-193https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61026

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Topics: Damage , Damage mechanics , Ductile fracture , Simulation , Fracture (Materials) , Diffusion (Physics) , Stress , Crack propagation , Degrees of freedom , Equilibrium (Physics)

A Revised Approach to Damage Measurement Based on Stiffness Loss Technique

Nicola Bonora, Andrew Ruggiero, Stefania De Meo, Domenico Gentile, Luca Esposito

PVP 2008; 195-199https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61035

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Topics: Damage , Stiffness , Copper , Damage mechanics , Errors , Failure , Finite element analysis , Gages , Geometry , Industrial design

Engineering Critical Assessments of Ductile Pipes With Axial Flaws and High Strain Hardening Capacity

Claudio Ruggieri

PVP 2008; 201-209https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61051

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Topics: Pipes , Work hardening , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure , American Petroleum Institute , Ductility , Engineering prototypes , Robustness , Steel

Probabilistic Modeling of Crack Networks in Thermal Fatigue

Nicolas Male´sys, Ludovic Vincent, Franc¸ois Hild

PVP 2008; 211-220https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61081

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Topics: Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Modeling , Stress , Crack propagation , Cycles , Density , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Thermal shock

Fatigue Evaluation in Mixing Zones: Comparison of Different Criteria of Fatigue

J. M. Stephan, C. Gourdin, J. Angles, S. Quilici, L. Jeanfaivre

PVP 2008; 221-228https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61145

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Topics: Fatigue , Fatigue damage , Temperature , Thermal stresses

Analytical Method for the Calculation of J Parameter for Surface Cracks in Piping Welds

S. Marie, Y. Kayser, B. Drubay, P. Le Delliou, P. Gilles, Bruno Barthelet, J. Schwab

PVP 2008; 229-235https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61230

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Topics: Pipes , Surface cracks , Welded joints , Geometry , Base metals , Metals , Nuclear power stations , Plates (structures) , Stress-strain curves

Brittle Fracture Criteria Transferability Evaluation by Testing on Different Specimen Geometries

S. Chapuliot, S. Marie

PVP 2008; 237-246https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61231

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Topics: Brittle fracture , Testing , Stress , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Geometry , Probability , Reactor vessels , Steel , Temperature

Illustration of the WPS Benefit Through Batman Test Series: Tests on Large Specimens Under WPS Loading Configurations

S. Chapuliot, L. Ferry, T. Yuritzinn, D. Moinereau, A. Dahl, P. Gilles

PVP 2008; 247-254https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61232

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Topics: Cooling , Failure , Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Low temperature , Modeling , Steel , Stress , Thermal shock , Transients (Dynamics)

Mixed Mode Brittle Crack Propagation Modelling in a PWR Vessel Steel

B. Prabel, S. Marie, A. Combescure

PVP 2008; 255-263https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61234

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Topics: Brittleness , Crack propagation , Modeling , Pressurized water reactors , Steel , Vessels , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Finite element methods , Compression

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Sub-Clad and Surface Cracks in Cladded Components

Jo¨rg Hohe, Marcus Brand, Dieter Siegele

PVP 2008; 265-270https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61327

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Topics: Surface cracks , Fracture (Materials) , Cladding systems (Building) , Computer simulation , Base metals , Failure , Fracture mechanics , Heat treating (Metalworking) , Steel , Stress

Effects of a Single Overload Event on the Fatigue Crack Growth Rate of a Low Alloyed Rotor Steel

J. C. Le Roux, F. Hasnaoui

PVP 2008; 271-280https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61384

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Rotors , Steel , Stress , Crack propagation , Dimensions , Disks , Fatigue testing , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials)

The Inclusion of Inner Surface Breaking Flaws in Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Analyses of Reactor Vessels Subjected to Planned Normal Cool-Down Transients

Terry Dickson, Mark EricksonKirk

PVP 2008; 281-291https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61392

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Topics: Fracture mechanics , Reactor vessels , Transients (Dynamics) , Regulations , Risk , ASME Standards , Heat , Nuclear reactors , Pressure vessels , Relaxation (Physics)

Simulation of Reactor Pressure Vessel Internals Thermal Stress Due to Internal Heat Generation and Environmental Boundary Conditions Using Stress Transfer Functions

Mark A. Gray, E. Lyles Cranford, III, Charles B. Gilmore, Ste´phane G. Guillot, Chuang Y. Yang

PVP 2008; 293-301https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61394

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Heat , Reactor vessels , Simulation , Stress , Thermal stresses , Transfer functions , Fatigue , Heating , Pipes

Elastic-Plastic Analysis of an Elbow With Axial Part-Through Internal Crack at Crown Under In-Plane Bending

K. M. Prabhakaran, S. R. Bhate, V. Bhasin, A. K. Ghosh

PVP 2008; 303-310https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61452

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Finite element analysis , Computer software , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Geometry , Pipes , Wall thickness

Semi-Large Scale Experiments Performed on Specimens With Underclad Cracks

Vladislav Pistora, Milan Brumovsky

PVP 2008; 311-321https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61474

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Cladding systems (Building) , Failure , Reactor vessels , Fracture mechanics , Nuclear power stations , Temperature , Video cameras

Evaluation of Experiments on Semi-Large Scale Specimens With Underclad Cracks With Focus on Constraint Evaluation

Dana Lauerova, Milan Brumovsky

PVP 2008; 323-334https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61476

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Cladding systems (Building) , Failure , Fracture mechanics , Reactor vessels , Sensitivity analysis , Uncertainty

Large Scale Fracture Mechanics Testing

Milan Brumovsky

PVP 2008; 335-341https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61483

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Topics: Fracture mechanics , Leak-before-break , Nozzles , Pressure , Reactor vessels , Safety , Stress , Testing , Welded joints

Assessment of the Reactor Pressure Vessel Integrity in PTS Conditions: Presentation and Demonstration of SECURE — A Numerical Tool Developed by EDF to Realise Automatically Integrity Assessments

A. Dahl, C. Messelier-Gouze

PVP 2008; 343-352https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61486

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Topics: Reactor vessels

Management of Header End Cap Cracking in an HRSG Fabricated From P91 and Other Steels

Iain R. Paterson, Colin R. Brett

PVP 2008; 353-361https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61503

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Topics: Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Heat recovery steam generators , Steel , Inspection , Fracture (Materials) , Design , Fatigue cracks , Manufacturing , Nondestructive evaluation

Inherent Margin in the Brittle Failure Assessment for RPV

Dieter Siegele, Igor Varfolomeyev, Gerhard Nagel

PVP 2008; 363-368https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61507

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Topics: Brittleness , Failure , Fracture mechanics , Fracture toughness , Safety , Stress , Temperature , Fracture (Materials) , Brittle fracture , Corners (Structural elements)

S-N Curves in Pressure Vessel Steels Using Theory of Critical Distances

Somnath Chattopadhyay

PVP 2008; 369-376https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61592

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Topics: Pressure vessels , Steel , Cycles , Fracture (Materials) , Crack propagation , Design , Surface cracks , ASME Standards , Carbon steel , Chrome steel

Effect of Embrittlement Trend Curve Model on the Reference Temperature Based Screening Limits for Pressurized Thermal Shock

Mark T. EricksonKirk, Terry L. Dickson

PVP 2008; 377-388https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61649

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Topics: Embrittlement , Temperature , Thermal shock , Damage , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Computers , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture mechanics , Fracture toughness

Insights and Observations Arising From Curve-Fitting the Charpy V-Notch and Tensile Data Contained Within the United States’ Light Water Reactor Surveillance Database

Mark T. EricksonKirk, Atif Shaikh, MarjorieAnn EricksonKirk

PVP 2008; 389-396https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61650

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Topics: Curve fitting , Databases , Light water reactors , Surveillance , Damage , Embrittlement , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Mechanical properties , Nuclear reactors , Reactor vessels

Environmental Fatigue Test of CF8M With a Small Autoclave Simulating PWR Conditions

Il-Seok Jeong, Gag-Hyeon Ha, Tae-Ryoung Kim

PVP 2008; 397-401https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61673

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Topics: Fatigue testing , Pressurized water reactors , Cycles , Fatigue , Displacement , Electricity (Physics) , Fatigue design , Fatigue life , Finite element methods , High temperature

Comparison of Fatigue Damage Criteria Applied to Multiaxial Fatigue

F. Curtit, A. Le Pecheur, J. M. Stephan

PVP 2008; 403-410https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61735

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Topics: Fatigue , Fatigue damage , High cycle fatigue , Pressurized water reactors , Cycles , Damage , Nuclear power stations , Pressure , Stainless steel , Stress

Cyclic Deformation and Fatigue Behaviors of Stainless Steel 304L Including Mean Stress and Pre-Straining Effects

Jean-Christophe Le Roux, Said Taheri, Jean-Philippe Sermage, Julie Colin, Ali Fatemi

PVP 2008; 411-420https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61789

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Topics: Deformation , Fatigue , Stainless steel , Stress

Application of the BEREMIN Model for Evidencing the Warm Pre-Stress Effect in an Irradiated Reactor Pressure Vessel Containing a Semi-Elliptical Subclad Defect Under Small and Large LOCA Conditions

Ph. Gilles, J.-P. Izard, J. Devaux

PVP 2008; 421-427https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61809

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Topics: Fracture mechanics , Reactor vessels , Stress , Thermal shock

The Energy Approach of EPFM Applied to the Prediction of Crack Arrest

Yves Wadier, Yves Meziere, Marc Bonnamy

PVP 2008; 429-440https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61830

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Crack propagation , Temperature , Finite element analysis , Disks , Energy budget (Physics) , Fracture mechanics , Fracture toughness , Numerical analysis , Stress

Stochastic Damage Growth Analysis Using EFGM

C. O. Arun, B. N. Rao, S. M. Sivakumar

PVP 2008; 441-450https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61882

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Topics: Damage , Boundary-value problems , Algorithms , Damage mechanics , Galerkin method , Materials properties

Effects of Surface Finish and Loading Conditions on the Low Cycle Fatigue Behavior of Austenitic Stainless Steel in PWR Environment: Comparison of LCF Test Results With NUREG/CR-6909 Life Estimations

Jean Alain Le Duff, Andre´ Lefranc¸ois, Jean Philippe Vernot

PVP 2008; 451-460https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61894

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Topics: Finishes , Low cycle fatigue , Pressurized water reactors , Stainless steel , Signals , Fatigue life , Fatigue , Fatigue analysis , Polishing , Thermal shock

Inelastic and Nonlinear Analysis, Limit Load Analysis

Finite Element Analysis of Local Inelastic Strain Based on Stress Redistribution Locus

Shunji Kataoka, Takuya Sato

PVP 2008; 463-469https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61329

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Stress , Design , Creep , Bending (Stress) , Constitutive equations , Damage , Elastic analysis , Failure mechanisms , Fatigue

Methodology for Reactor Vessel Head Drop Accident Analysis

Joseph M. Remic, III, Neal D. Johnston, George J. Demetri, David H. Roarty

PVP 2008; 471-481https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61686

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Topics: Accidents , Reactor vessels , Fuels , Acceptance criteria , Damage , Design , Finite element analysis , Nuclear power stations , Pressurized water reactors , Stress

Shakedown Limit Loads for 90-Degree Scheduled Pipe Bends Subjected to Constant Internal Pressure and Cyclic Bending Moments

Hany F. Abdalla, Mohammad M. Megahed, Maher Y. A. Younan

PVP 2008; 483-492https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61692

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Topics: Pipe bends , Pressure , Stress , Displacement , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Hardening , Kinematics , Pipe sizes

Nonlinear Analysis of Pressure Strengthening for Austenitic Stainless Steel Pressure Vessel

Li Ma, Jinyang Zheng, Cunjian Miao, Yongquan Qin, Shuiping Sheng, Shuxin Han, Caixing Shi

PVP 2008; 493-498https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61769

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Topics: Pressure , Pressure vessels , Stainless steel

Nonlinear Plastic Modeling of Materials Based on the Generalized Strain Rate Tensor

Kamyar Ghavam, Reza Naghdabadi

PVP 2008; 499-505https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61916

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Topics: Deformation , Hardening , Kinematics , Modeling , Tensors , Flow (Dynamics) , Shear (Mechanics)

Stress Classification and Design-by-Analysis Methodologies

Application of Design by Analysis to Casing of Centrifugal Pump

Tomohiro Naruse, Shusaku Nabesaka, Shinsuke Sakurai, Kyoji Takahara

PVP 2008; 509-515https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61106

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Topics: Centrifugal pumps , Design , Stress , Shells , Bending (Stress) , Ducts , Finite element analysis , Inelastic analysis , Membranes , Pressure vessels

Intensity Analysis and Damage Experiment of a Universal Joint

Masanori Shintani, Kentaro Nara

PVP 2008; 517-522https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61432

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Topics: Damage , Universal joints , Earthquakes , Computer-aided engineering , Torque , Design , Stress , Nuclear power stations , Nuclear reactors , Three-dimensional computer-aided design

Use of Elastic Follow-Up in Integrity Assessment of Structures

Saeid Hadidi-Moud, David J. Smith

PVP 2008; 523-531https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61754

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Creep , Displacement , Engineering design processes , Geometry , Materials properties , Plasticity , Stress

Impact Forces of Vanes on Rotor Slots in a Rotary Compressor

Yuan Mao Huang, Z. C. Yu

PVP 2008; 533-542https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61886

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Topics: Compressors , Rotors

Composite Materials and Structures

On the Application of Mindlin’s Plate Theory to Free Vibration Analysis of Piezoelectric Coupled Circular FGM Plate

Farzad Ebrahimi, Abbas Rastgoo

PVP 2008; 545-557https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61008

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Topics: Flamelet generated manifold , Free vibrations , Functionally graded materials , Plate theory

Effect of Spatial Variation of Poisson’s Ratio on the Elastic Field in Functionally Graded Pipes

Mohsen Mohammadi, John R. Dryden

PVP 2008; 559-564https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61237

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Topics: Pipes , Poisson ratio , Elasticity , Functionally graded materials , Hoop stress , Plane strain , Stiffness , Stress

Numerical Modelling of Cavitation in Polymer-Rubber Blends

Noureddine Benseddiq, Moussa Nai¨t-Abdelaziz, Nai¨ma Belayachi

PVP 2008; 565-572https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61258

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Topics: Cavitation , Modeling , Polymers , Rubber

Micromechanical Modeling of Fiber Reinforced Metal Laminates Under Biaxial Deformation

H. A. Sepiani, A. Afaghi-Khatibi, M. Mosavi-Mashhadi

PVP 2008; 573-580https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61279

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Topics: Deformation , Fibers , Laminates , Metals , Modeling

Finite Element Analysis of Al-Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composite Laminates

Pengfei Liu, Jinyang Zheng

PVP 2008; 581-589https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61435

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Topics: Carbon , Composite materials , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Fibers , Finite element analysis , Laminates , Failure , Numerical analysis , Damage

Effect of Fiber-Reinforcement Material on the Leakage Failure in Polymer Composite Pressure Piping

Pierre Mertiny, Kulvinder Juss

PVP 2008; 591-596https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61540

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Topics: Failure , Fibers , Leakage , Pipes , Polymer composites , Pressure pipes

Multi-Objective Optimal Design of Sandwich Composite Laminates Using Simulated Annealing and FEM

A. Sarhadi, M. Tahani, F. Kolahan, M. Sarhadi

PVP 2008; 597-606https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61606

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Topics: Composite materials , Design , Finite element methods , Laminates , Simulated annealing , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Graphite , Stiffness , Weight (Mass)

Effect of Washers and Bolt Tension on the Behavior of Double-Lap S2-Glass Fabric Epoxy Composite Joints

Vinayshankar L. Virupaksha, Sayed A. Nassar

PVP 2008; 607-616https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61727

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Topics: Bearings , Clamps (Tools) , Composite materials , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Glass , Stress , Tension , Textiles

Thermal Stresses in Vessels, Piping, and Components

Fatigue and Crack Growth Analysis of a Thick Instrumentation Ring Subjected to Thermal Fatigue Cycling

R. S. Piehler, T. M. Damiani

PVP 2008; 619-646https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61174

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Topics: Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Instrumentation , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Stress , Fatigue testing , Flow (Dynamics) , Gates (Closures) , Inspection

Spectra Thermal Fatigue Tests Under Frequency Controlled Fluid Temperature Variation: Superposed Sinusoidal Temperature Fluctuation Tests

Nobuchika Kawasaki, Hideki Takasho, Sumio Kobayashi, Shinichi Hasebe, Naoto Kasahara

PVP 2008; 647-655https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61225

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Topics: Fatigue testing , Fluids , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Temperature , Waves , Fracture (Materials) , Cycles , Fatigue , Fatigue strength , Density

Thoughts on the Deconvolution of Thermal- and Stress-States From Transient Histories

A. E. Segall, D. Engels, A. Hirsh

PVP 2008; 657-664https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61824

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Topics: Cylinders , Slabs , Stress , Transients (Dynamics)

Thermal Fatigue Cyclic-Down Shocks on 316L Model Pipe Components

Elena Paffumi, Karl-Fredrik Nilsson, Nigel Taylor

PVP 2008; 665-673https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61853

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Topics: Fatigue , Pipes , Shock (Mechanics) , Stress , Coolants , Damage , Fatigue analysis , Light water reactors , Quenching (Metalworking) , Reliability

Application of Mixed Equivalent Solid and Explicit Hole Models to Analysis of Thick Perforated Plates

E. Josserand, F. Billon

PVP 2008; 675-684https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61885

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Topics: Plates (structures) , Stress , Shells , Temperature gradient , Fatigue analysis , Pressurized water reactors , Boilers , Finite element model , Heat exchangers , Nuclear power stations

Vibration, Experimental Techniques and Computational Fluid Dynamics in Pressure Vessel Design

EPR: Tests Performed to Confirm the Mechanical and Hydraulic Design of the Vessel Internals

Philippe Dolleans, Charlotte de Monplanet, Jean-Philippe Fontes

PVP 2008; 687-697https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61535

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Topics: Design , Vessels , Reactor vessels , Computational fluid dynamics , Construction , Computers , Databases , Manufacturing , Plant design , Teams

CFD Analysis and Optimization of an Inlet Manifold for a Large TGU Reactor

Sean McGuffie, Mike Porter

PVP 2008; 699-702https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61621

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Intake manifolds , Optimization , Pressure drop , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Nuclear reactors

Investigation, Analysis and Mitigation of Combustion Driven Vibration in a Sulfur Recovery Burner Assembly

M. A. Porter, M. C. Fenton, D. H. Martens

PVP 2008; 703-710https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61644

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Topics: Combustion , Manufacturing , Sulfur , Vibration , Instrumentation , Acoustics , Furnaces , Resonance , Computation , Damage

Parametric CFD Analyses to Simulate Stratified Flows

Jae-Uk Jeong, Yoon-Suk Chang, Jae-Boong Choi, Young-Jin Kim, Jin-Su Kim, Jin Ho Lee, Hae-Dong Chung

PVP 2008; 711-716https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61659

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Stratified flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Approximation , Computer simulation , Damage , Design , Fluid density , Geometry

Elevated Temperature Design

Crack Initiation Process for Semi-Circular Notched Plate in Fatigue Test at Elevated Temperature

Bopit Bubphachot, Osamu Watanabe, Nobuchika Kawasaki, Naoto Kasahara

PVP 2008; 719-728https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61408

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Topics: Fatigue testing , Fracture (Materials) , Temperature , Cycles , Geometry , Plates (structures) , Stainless steel , Stress , Stress concentration , Structural elements (Construction)

Crack Initiation Process for Semi-Circular Notched Plate in Creep-Fatigue Test at Elevated Temperature

Osamu Watanabe, Bopit Bubphachot, Nobuchika Kawasaki, Naoto Kasahara

PVP 2008; 729-738https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61409

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Topics: Creep , Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Temperature , Cycles , Geometry , Plates (structures) , Stainless steel , Stress , Stress concentration

Determination of Creep Properties From Small Punch Test

Yingzhi Li, Roman Sˇturm

PVP 2008; 739-750https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61437

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Topics: Creep , Materials properties , Electricity (Physics) , Low temperature , Maintenance , Nuclear reactors , Safety , Testing

Comparison of the Isochronous Method and a Time-Explicit Model for Creep Analysis

William Koves, Mingxin Zhao

PVP 2008; 751-759https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61579

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Topics: Creep , Stress , Temperature , Buckling , Deformation , Design , Displacement , High temperature , Tension , Torsion

Design and Analysis of Bolted Flange Joints

FEM Stress Analysis and Sealing Performance Evaluation in Pipe Flange Connections With Spiral Wound Gaskets Subjected to External Bending Moments: Case Where Internal Fluid is Liquid

Toshiyuki Sawa, Takeshi Iwamoto, Kensuke Funada, Yuya Omiya

PVP 2008; 763-769https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61168

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Topics: Finite element methods , Flange connections , Fluids , Gaskets , Performance evaluation , Pipes , Sealing (Process) , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Leakage , Pressure