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Topics: Design , Failure mechanisms , Failure , Accidents , Earthquakes , Computer simulation , Accident management , Countermeasures , Ductile fracture , Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan, 2011

HRSG Header Creep-Assessment Through a Procedure for the Italian Code Application and Comparison With the American Standard

Ottaviano Grisolia, Lorenzo Scano

PVP 2015; V01BT01A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45988

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Topics: Creep , Heat recovery steam generators , American Petroleum Institute , Stress , Finite element analysis , Pressure , Weight (Mass) , Dimensions , Computer simulation , Plasticity

Integrity Issues for Buried Pipe

The Investigation of Significance of the Geometrical Nonlinearity for 1-D Crack Stress Intensity Factor Calculation in Slightly Distorted Thin-Walled Pressurized Pipe

Igor Orynyak, Andrii Oryniak

PVP 2015; V01BT01A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45276

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Stress , Pressure , Bending (Stress) , Accounting , ASME Standards , Deformation , Dimensions , Finite element methods

Push Probe Method for Installing Corrosion Smart Monitoring Test Stations and Collecting Soil Samples on In-Service Pipelines at Depths Up to Forty Feet at Nuclear Power Plants

Greg Lupia, Matt Darois, Hank Kleinfelder

PVP 2015; V01BT01A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45646

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Topics: Corrosion , Nuclear power stations , Pipelines , Probes , Soil , Pipes , Cathodic protection , Underground pipelines , Coating processes , Coatings

Further Improvements to ASME Section XI Code Case N-806 for Evaluation of Metal Loss in Class 2 and 3 Metallic Piping Buried in a Back-Filled Trench

Robert O. McGill, Mark A. Moenssens, George A. Antaki, Douglas A. Scarth

PVP 2015; V01BT01A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45920

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Topics: Metals , Pipes , Acceptance criteria , Corrosion , Inspection , Nuclear industry

Integrity of Cast Stainless Steel Pipe

Further Validation of the Technical Basis of Code Case N-838 for Flaw Tolerance Evaluation of CASS Piping

Timothy J. Griesbach, Dilip Dedhia, David O. Harris, Nathaniel G. Cofie, Aparna Alleshwaram, Kyle Amberge

PVP 2015; V01BT01A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45191

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Topics: Pipes , Fracture toughness , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , ASME Standards , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Flow (Dynamics) , High temperature , Stainless steel , Temperature

CASS Fracture Tests Using Flat Plate Specimens With a Surface Flaw

Kiminobu Hojo, Wataru Nishi, Shotaro Hayashi

PVP 2015; V01BT01A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45325

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Topics: Flat plates , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Stress , Stainless steel , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Fitness-for-service , Fracture mechanics , Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , Nickel alloys

Effect of Aging Temperature on Fracture Toughness of Cast Austenitic Stainless Steel

Yasufumi Miura, Masato Yamamoto

PVP 2015; V01BT01A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45434

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Stainless steel , Temperature , Embrittlement , Notch testing , Testing equipment

Effects of Primary Water Environment on the Thermal Aged Cast Austenitic Stainless Steels

Yuichi Fukuta, Hiroshi Kanasaki, Takahisa Yamane

PVP 2015; V01BT01A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45478

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Topics: Stainless steel , Water , Fracture toughness , Pressurized water reactors , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Hydrogen , Low temperature , Notch testing , Temperature

Comparison of Different Thermal Aging Models to Assess Fully Aged Toughness in Cast Austenitic Stainless Steels

M. F. Uddin, G. M. Wilkowski, R. E. Kurth, F. W. Brust, D.-J. Shim, D. Rudland

PVP 2015; V01BT01A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45790

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Stainless steel , Embrittlement , Pipes , Design , Fittings , Fracture mechanics , Mechanical properties , Nuclear power stations , Operating temperature

Integrity of Reactor Pressure Vessels and Internals for Codes

Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Evaluations That Consider Nozzles in the Extended Beltline Region of Reactor Pressure Vessels

Gary L. Stevens, Mark T. Kirk, Terry Dickson

PVP 2015; V01BT01A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45065

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Topics: Fracture mechanics , Nozzles , Reactor vessels , Shells , Embrittlement , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Temperature , ASME Standards , Computers

Options for Defining the Upper Shelf Transition Temperature (T_c) for Ferritic Pressure Vessel Steels

Mark Kirk, Gary Stevens, Marjorie Erickson, William Server, Hal Gustin

PVP 2015; V01BT01A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45307

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Topics: Phase transition temperature , Pressure vessels , Steel , Fracture toughness , Temperature , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture mechanics , Brittleness

Optimization Calculation Method of Wall Thickness for Large Oil Storage Tank Made of High Strength Steel

Haigui Fan, Zhiping Chen, Futeng Wan

PVP 2015; V01BT01A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45382

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Topics: Computational methods , High strength steel , Optimization , Storage tanks , Wall thickness , American Petroleum Institute , Hoop stress , Tensile strength , Safety , Steel

Assessment of the Temperature Dependence of Ferritic Steel Fracture Toughness on or Near the Lower Shelf

Mark Kirk, Marjorie Erickson

PVP 2015; V01BT01A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45850

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Steel , Temperature effects , Temperature , Electromagnetic scattering , Databases , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Mechanical engineers , Pipes

Development of Probabilistic Evaluation Models of Fracture Toughness K_Ic and K_Ia for Japanese RPV Steels

Jinya Katsuyama, Genshichiro Katsumata, Kunio Onizawa, Kazuya Osakabe, Kentaro Yoshimoto

PVP 2015; V01BT01A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45915

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Steel , Databases , Electromagnetic scattering , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture mechanics , Log normal distribution , Probability , Reactor vessels

Interaction and Flaw Modeling for Multiple Flaws (Joint With M&F)

Multiple Inner Crack Growth Simulation Using S-Version FEM

Masanori Kikuchi, Ryosuke Serizawa, Yulong Li

PVP 2015; V01BT01A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45210

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Topics: Finite element methods , Finite element model , Fracture (Materials) , Simulation

Coalescence Pressure Evaluation of Multiple Through-Wall Cracks in Steam Generator Tube Using Elastic-Plastic Finite Element Analyses

Jin-Won Hong, Jae-Boong Choi, Nam-Su Huh

PVP 2015; V01BT01A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45451

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Topics: Boilers , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure , In-service inspection

Alternative Characterization Rules for Quasi-Laminar Flaws Based on 3D X-FEM Calculations

Valéry Lacroix, Pierre Dulieu, Anne-Sophie Bogaert

PVP 2015; V01BT01A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45792

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Topics: Finite element methods , ASME Standards , Nuclear power stations , Shells

Fatigue Crack Growth Calculations for Vessels Considering Subsurface to Surface Flaw Proximity Rules

Valéry Lacroix, Kunio Hasegawa, Yinsheng Li

PVP 2015; V01BT01A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45901

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Vessels , Fitness-for-service , ASME Standards , Fatigue , Finite element analysis , Stress

Re-Characterization of Subsurface Flaw to Surface Flaw Based on Equivalent Fatigue Crack Growth Rate

Kunio Hasegawa, Yinsheng Li, Valery Lacroix, Bohumir Strnadel

PVP 2015; V01BT01A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45946

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Fitness-for-service , Stress

Master Curve Method for Fracture Toughness

Comparison of Transition Temperature Shifts From Notch Impact and Fracture Toughness (Master Curve) Testing

Milan Brumovsky, Milos Kytka, Michal Falcnik

PVP 2015; V01BT01A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45154

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Phase transition temperature , Testing , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Impact testing , Surveillance , Temperature , Design , Embrittlement , Fluence (Radiation measurement)

Models of the Temperature Dependence and Scatter in J-R and J_0.1 for Ferritic Reactor Pressure Vessel Steels

Mark Kirk, Marjorie Erickson, Gary Stevens

PVP 2015; V01BT01A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45253

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Topics: Electromagnetic scattering , Reactor vessels , Steel , Temperature effects , Fracture toughness , Temperature , Acceptance criteria , ASTM International , Fittings , Hardening

Master Curve Testing of Reactor Pressure Vessel Multilayer Welding Seams

Hans-Werner Viehrig, Mario Houska, Eberhard Altstadt

PVP 2015; V01BT01A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45279

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Topics: Reactor vessels , Testing , Welding , Fracture toughness , Fracture (Materials) , Crack propagation , Metals , ASTM International , Brittleness , Fatigue cracks

Austenitic Cladding and Master Curve

Milan Brumovsky, Milos Kytka, Radim Kopriva, Michal Falcnik

PVP 2015; V01BT01A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45502

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Topics: Cladding systems (Building) , Fracture toughness , Temperature , Welding , Boiling water reactors , Ethers (Class of compounds) , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Phase transition temperature , Pressurized water reactors

Applicability of the Master Curve Method to Ultra High Strength Steels

Kim Wallin, Sakari Pallaspuro, Päivi Karjalainen-Roikonen, Pasi Suikkanen

PVP 2015; V01BT01A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45554

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Topics: High strength steel , Fracture toughness , Steel , Temperature effects , Brittle fracture , Electromagnetic scattering , Size effect , ASTM International , Brittleness , Civil engineering

The Application of Miniaturized Three-Point-Bend Specimens for Determination of the Reference Temperature of JRQ Steel

Ludek Stratil, Filip Siska, Ivo Dlouhy, Marta Serrano

PVP 2015; V01BT01A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45706

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Topics: Steel , Temperature , Testing equipment , ASTM International , Dimensions , Fracture toughness , Low temperature , Testing

Recent Developments in ASME Codes and Standards

External Pressure Charts for Carbon and Low Alloy Steels in the Creep Range

Gurumurthy Kagita, Balaji Srinivasan, Ramu Banothu, Gudimella G. S. Achary, Subramanyam V. R. Sripada

PVP 2015; V01BT01A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45023

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Topics: Alloy steel , Carbon , Creep , External pressure , Design , Stress , Temperature , Boilers , Buckling , Plasticity

Comparison Between the ASME Code NB-3600 Piping Design Branch Connection Stress Analyses and Finite Element Analyses

Umar Faraz, Robert Gurdal

PVP 2015; V01BT01A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45347

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Topics: ASME Standards , Finite element analysis , Piping design , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Stress , Pipes , Nozzles , Design

Basis of the Upcoming Changes to the Piping Inelastic Fatigue Design Rules in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III, Division 1, Article NB-3600

Timothy M. Adams

PVP 2015; V01BT01A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45696

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Topics: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Fatigue design , Pipes , Fatigue analysis , ASME Standards , Design , Earthquake resistant design , Fatigue , Stress

Basis of the Upcoming Changes to Piping Seismic Design Rules in the ASME BPVC Section III, Division 1, Article NB-3200

Timothy M. Adams

PVP 2015; V01BT01A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45697

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Topics: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Earthquake resistant design , Pipes , Design , Stress , Piping systems

Recent Developments in Chinese Codes and Standards

Development and Prospect on Chinese Codes and Standards of Transportable Pressure Vessel

Xiaolong Xue, Xiaoying Tang, Hongliang Lu, Weiming Zhou

PVP 2015; V01BT01A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45060

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Topics: Engineering standards , Pressure vessels , Design , Safety , Stress , China , Containers , Inspection , Pressure , Railway tank cars

Recent Developments in Chinese Glass-Lined Pressure Vessels Codes and Standards

Yan-li Qiu, Xing-hua Wu, Guo-liang Luo

PVP 2015; V01BT01A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45118

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Topics: Engineering standards , Glass , Pressure vessels , Inspection , Authorized inspection , Cycles , Design , Heating , Hydrostatic testing , Leakage

A Calculation Method for Torques of Large Capacity Cylinders for Tube Trailers

Guide Deng, Jingxian Wang, Yongshan Jiang, Fang Ji, Jingliang Feng

PVP 2015; V01BT01A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45152

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Topics: Computational methods , Cylinders , Gravity (Force) , Pipes , Steel , Stress , Water

Fracture Characteristics of 9%Ni Steel at Low Temperature

Qingren Xiong, Chunyong Huo, Shaotao Gong, Jinheng Luo, Jiming Zhang, He Li

PVP 2015; V01BT01A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45203

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Low temperature , Steel , Brittle fracture , Stress

Study of Joule-Thomson Cooling Effect During Leakage With Application to Compressed Natural Gas Containment on Marine Vessels

Yinghua Liu, Gang Ai

PVP 2015; V01BT01A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45228

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Topics: Containment , Cooling , Joules , Leakage , Natural gas , Vessels , Fracture (Materials) , Temperature , Pressure , Cracking (Materials)

Experimental Investigation of Post-Fire Mechanical Properties of Q345R Steel

Shanshan Shao, Guodong Jia, Luowei Cao, Chenyang Du

PVP 2015; V01BT01A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45330

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Topics: Fire , Mechanical properties , Steel , Temperature , Heat , Pressure vessels , Testing , China , Fittings , Heat treating (Metalworking)

Structural Design, Manufacturing and Maintenance Technology of Flange Seal for Pressure Equipment Based on Leak Rate Control

Chen Xuedong, Cui Jun, Lu Yunrong, Fan Zhichao

PVP 2015; V01BT01A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45352

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Topics: Flanges , Leakage , Maintenance , Manufacturing , Pressure equipment , Structural design , Petrochemicals , Design , Accidents , Fire

Strength and Stability Analysis of Double-Deck Floating Roof Under Wind Load

Zhiping Chen, Song Huang, Haigui Fan

PVP 2015; V01BT01A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45383

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Topics: Roofs , Stability , Stress , Wind , Pressure , Computational methods , Deformation , Compression , Design , Displacement

Stress Analysis and Optimization Research for Ti Clad Steel Tube Sheet

Ke Wang, Weifeng Xu, Zunchao Liu, Minshan Liu

PVP 2015; V01BT01A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45829

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Topics: Optimization , Steel , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Stress concentration , Carbon steel , Wall thickness , Computer software , Design , Finite element analysis

Development of a New Type of Maintenance Management System Based on Reliability for Rotating Equipments in Typical Petrochemical Plant

Xiang Li, Guodong Jia, Hui Wang, Weihua Wang

PVP 2015; V01BT01A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45870

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Topics: Maintenance , Petrochemicals , Reliability , Compressors , Event history analysis , China , Fans , Fault diagnosis , Optimization , Pumps

Numerical Simulation Investigation on Erosion of the Elbow Based on the Similarity Theory

Xiang Li, Xingjian He, Jun Li

PVP 2015; V01BT01A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45882

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Topics: Computer simulation , Erosion , Pressure , Computer software , Dimensional analysis , Errors , Fluids , Particulate matter , Shapes , Simulation

Failure Analysis of a High-Pressure Steam Pipeline

Jin Shi, Kai Zhang, Wen Liu, Guoshan Xie, Guoqing Ye, Wurong Li

PVP 2015; V01BT01A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45890

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Topics: Failure analysis , High pressure (Physics) , Pipelines , Steam , Failure , Impact testing , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture toughness , Inspection

Failure Analysis of a Cracked Outlet Elbow in Coal Gasification Unit

Wen Liu, Shanshan Shao, QiuPing Chen, Jin Shi, ZhiRong Yang, WenHui Xu

PVP 2015; V01BT01A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45892

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Topics: Coal , Failure analysis , Fuel gasification , Fracture (Materials) , Failure , Stress , Stress corrosion cracking , Corrosion , Emission spectroscopy , Experimental analysis

Recent Developments in European Codes and Standards

Creep-Fatigue Crack for a 2¼Cr1Mo and Inconel Transition Weld

Jinhua Shi

PVP 2015; V01BT01A046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45018

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Topics: Creep , Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Temperature , Welded joints , Heat , Bending (Stress) , Fillers (Materials) , Gas cooled reactors

Presentation of the 2015 Revisions to the RCC-M Code

Philippe Malouines

PVP 2015; V01BT01A047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45033

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Topics: Construction , Design , Engineering standards , In-service inspection , Quality management

A Renaissance in the Use of the Small Punch Testing Technique

Roger C. Hurst, Karel Matocha

PVP 2015; V01BT01A048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45095

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Topics: Testing , Aerospace industry , China , Energy generation , Nuclear power stations , Power stations , Steel

European Design Rules for Tubesheets

Fernando Lidonnici, Corrado Delle Site

PVP 2015; V01BT01A049doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45817

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Topics: Design , Design methodology , Heat exchangers , Computers , Damage , Dimensions , Flange connections , Inspection , Pressure , Shells

Update on European Standards and Guidelines for Managing the Integrity of Bolted Joints

Robert Noble

PVP 2015; V01BT01A050doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45874

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Topics: Bolted joints , Leakage , Ocean engineering

Recent Developments in Japanese Codes and Standards

Introduction of a Research Activity on the Seismic Safety Evaluation of Nuclear Piping Systems Taking the Effect of Elastic-Plastic Behavior Into Account

Izumi Nakamura, Masaki Shiratori, Akihito Otani, Masaki Morishita, Tadahiro Shibutani, Hitoshi Nakamura

PVP 2015; V01BT01A051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45262

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Topics: Piping systems , Safety , Stress , Nuclear power stations , Pipes , Failure , Design , Earthquake resistant design , Earthquakes , Elastic analysis

Effect of Conversion of Margin for Allowable Stress on NDE Flaw Detectability

Kunio Hasegawa, Yuichi Oishi, Tadayuki Hasegawa, Takemitsu Sato

PVP 2015; V01BT01A052doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45265

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Topics: Nondestructive evaluation , Stress , Design , Governments , Boilers , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , High pressure (Physics) , Tensile strength , Thermal energy

Applicability of Fracture Toughness Curves Developed for Japanese Pressure Vessel Steels to Structural Integrity Evaluation

Kentaro Yoshimoto, Takatoshi Hirota, Hiroyuki Sakamoto

PVP 2015; V01BT01A053doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45275

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Pressure vessels , Steel , Pressurized water reactors , Surveillance , Embrittlement , Indexing (Machining) , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Phase transition temperature , Reactor vessels

Effects of Plasticity on the Stress Intensity Factor Evaluation for Underclad Crack Under Pressurized Thermal Shock Events

Jinya Katsuyama, Ling Huang, Yinsheng Li, Kunio Onizawa

PVP 2015; V01BT01A054doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45411

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Plasticity , Stress , Thermal shock , Cladding systems (Building) , Evaluation methods , Corrosion protection , Crack propagation , Finite element methods , Geometry

Study on Application of PFM Analysis Method to Japanese Code for RPV Integrity Assessment Under PTS Events

Kazuya Osakabe, Koichi Masaki, Jinya Katsuyama, Genshichiro Katsumata, Kunio Onizawa, Shinobu Yoshimura

PVP 2015; V01BT01A055doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45497

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Topics: Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture mechanics , Fracture toughness , Pressure , Reactor vessels , Uncertainty

Relation Between Front-Face and Load-Line Displacements on a C(T) Specimen by Elastic-Plastic Analysis

Naoki Miura, Yasunori Momoi, Masato Yamamoto

PVP 2015; V01BT01A056doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45499

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Topics: Stress , Displacement , Gages , Blades , Deformation , Displacement measurement , Embrittlement , Finite element analysis , Fracture toughness , Irradiation (Radiation exposure)

Benchmark of Elastic Plastic Seismic Response Analysis and Fatigue Evaluation for Piping

Teruyoshi Otoyo, Akihito Otani

PVP 2015; V01BT01A057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45721

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Topics: Fatigue , Pipes , Collapse , Cycles , Displacement , Earthquakes , Emergency management , Evaluation methods , Excitation , JSME Standards

Multilayer Kinematic Hardening Model for Carbon Steel and its Application to Inelastic Analyses of an Elbow Subjected to Cyclic In-Plane Bending

Koji Iwata, Yasuhisa Karakida, Chuanrong Jin, Hitoshi Nakamura, Naoto Kasahara

PVP 2015; V01BT01A058doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45853

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Topics: Carbon steel , Hardening , Inelastic analysis , Kinematics , Constitutive equations , Deformation , Failure , Plasticity , Stress-strain relations , Finite element analysis

Repair, Replacement and Mitigation for Fitness-for-Service Rules

Lessons From an Operational Small Leakage at Tsuruga Nuclear Power Station

Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Osamu Urabe, Takushi Fujino

PVP 2015; V01BT01A059doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45483

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Topics: Leakage , Nuclear power stations , Maintenance , Engineering standards , JSME Standards , Pipes , Valves

Rules for Temporary Repair Techniques in JSME Fitness-for-Service Code and Their Challenges

Koji Dozaki, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Adachi, Katsuhide Muraoka, Yusuke Kono

PVP 2015; V01BT01A060doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45903

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , Maintenance , Design , Leakage , Nuclear power stations , Adhesion , Energy engineering , Flanges , Inspection

Block Monitoring Method of SG Tube Support Plate With Intelligent ECT for Maintenance Work

Masaki Noda, Yuki Kobayashi

PVP 2015; V01BT01A061doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45924

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Topics: Maintenance , Probes , Incrustations , Boilers , Computer software , Countermeasures , Eddy current testing , Inspection , Oscillations , Reliability

Risk-Informed Methods for Structural Integrity Assessment (Joint With M&F)

Estimation and Visualization of the Probability of Failing an Assessment When Using a Failure Assessment Diagram

Jeffrey D. Cochran, Ruohua Z. Guo, Charles H. Panzarella

PVP 2015; V01BT01A062doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45746

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Topics: Failure , Probability , Visualization , Engineering standards , Risk , American Petroleum Institute , Fitness-for-service , Fracture (Materials) , Geometry , Modeling

Statistical Modeling of Resistance to Crack Initiation due to Hydrided Region Overloads at Simulated Flaws in CANDU Pressure Tubes

Leonid Gutkin, Douglas A. Scarth

PVP 2015; V01BT01A063doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45997

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Modeling , Pressure , Stress , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Cycles , Geometry , Stress concentration , Zirconium