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Volume 7: Operations, Applications and Components

Operations, Applications and Components

Monitoring, Diagnostics and Inspection

Reconstruction by Data Assimilation of the Inner Temperature Field From Outer Measurement in Thick Pipe

Jean-Philippe Argaud, Bertrand Bouriquet, Mathieu Courtois, Jean-Christophe Le Roux

PVP 2016; V007T07A001https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63131

View Articletitled, Reconstruction by Data Assimilation of the Inner Temperature Field From Outer Measurement in Thick Pipe

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Topics: Pipes , Temperature , Skin , Transients (Dynamics) , Cooling systems , Engineering simulation , Impulse (Physics) , Numerical analysis , Simulation , Spacetime

Effect of Carbide Content on Temper Embrittlement of 2.25Cr1Mo Steel

Yian Wang, Guoshan Xie, Zheng Zhang, Xiaolong Qian, Yufeng Zhou, Jing Li

PVP 2016; V007T07A002https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63289

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View Articletitled, Effect of Carbide Content on Temper Embrittlement of 2.25Cr1Mo Steel

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Topics: Embrittlement , Steel , Pressure vessels , Cooling , High temperature , Alloy steel , Base metals , Brittle fracture , Damage , Ductile-brittle transition

Some Practical Aspects of Class 1E Actuator Qualification on Comparing Test Levels and Design Basis Event Loading

Ronald S. Farrell

PVP 2016; V007T07A003https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63526

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View Articletitled, Some Practical Aspects of Class 1E Actuator Qualification on Comparing Test Levels and Design Basis Event Loading

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Testing , Safety , Stress , Containment , Nuclear power stations , Valves , Accidents , Cooling

Emergency Core Cooling System Sump Strainer Fibre Bypass Testing and Measurement

Qingwu Cheng, Harry Adams, Metin Yetisir

PVP 2016; V007T07A004https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63855

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View Articletitled, Emergency Core Cooling System Sump Strainer Fibre Bypass Testing and Measurement

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Topics: Emergency core cooling systems , Fibers , Testing , Filtration , Fuels , Nuclear power stations , Regulations , Accidents , Coolants , Cooling

Operations and Maintenance of Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Piping and Structures

Dimensional Accommodation of Bolt Coating and its Impact on Bolt/Thread Loading Capability

Ayman Cheta, B. J. (John) Bett

PVP 2016; V007T07A005https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63167

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View Articletitled, Dimensional Accommodation of Bolt Coating and its Impact on Bolt/Thread Loading Capability

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Topics: Coating processes , Coatings , Thread , Testing , Corrosion , Engineering standards , Flanges , Performance , Pipes , Pressure vessels

Traditional Versus New Technology Boiler Drum Water Level Instruments

Zhelin Liu, John Michael Harris, Jichuan Liu, Dong Han, Lei Liu

PVP 2016; V007T07A006https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63203

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View Articletitled, Traditional Versus New Technology Boiler Drum Water Level Instruments

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Topics: Boilers , Instrumentation , Water , Temperature , Errors , Density , Design , Steam , Control systems , Electrical conductivity

Post Weld Heat Treatment and Formation of Untempered Martensite in 410 Steel Welds

David J. Stone, Boian T. Alexandrov, Jorge A. Penso

PVP 2016; V007T07A007https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63755

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View Articletitled, Post Weld Heat Treatment and Formation of Untempered Martensite in 410 Steel Welds

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Topics: Heat treating (Metalworking) , Steel , Welded joints , Temperature , Metals , Stainless steel , Stress corrosion cracking , Sulfur , Computer software , Corrosion resistance

3D Measurement and FFS Assessment for LTA in Pressure Equipment According to WES2820:2015

Takayasu Tahara, Yoshiharu Shimura, Minoru Niimura

PVP 2016; V007T07A008https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63912

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View Articletitled, 3D Measurement and FFS Assessment for LTA in Pressure Equipment According to WES2820:2015

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , Pressure equipment , Corrosion , Maintenance , Computer software , Engineers , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Inspection , Insulation

A Systematic Approach to Re-Using of Used or Out-of-Service Static Equipment

Kaveh Ebrahimi

PVP 2016; V007T07A009https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63961

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View Articletitled, A Systematic Approach to Re-Using of Used or Out-of-Service Static Equipment

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Topics: Decision making , Emissions , Inspection , Life extension , Machinery , Petroleum , Pressure , Uncertainty

Plant Life Extension: Aging and Life Management

Inclusion of Warm Pre-Stress Concept in French RPV Structural Integrity Assessment

Dominique Moinereau, Malik Ait-Bachir, Stéphane Chapuliot, Stéphane Marie, Clémentine Jacquemoud, Benoit Tanguy

PVP 2016; V007T07A010https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63114

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View Articletitled, Inclusion of Warm Pre-Stress Concept in French RPV Structural Integrity Assessment

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Topics: Stress , Brittle fracture , Steel , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Collaboration , Computation , Databases , Nuclear reactors , Numerical analysis

License Renewal Experience in the U.S.: Continue to Seek Long Term Operation or Shutdown?

Garry G. Young

PVP 2016; V007T07A011https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63171

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View Articletitled, License Renewal Experience in the U.S.: Continue to Seek Long Term Operation or Shutdown?

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Topics: Licensing , Nuclear industry , Nuclear power stations

Hardness and Microstructural Evolution of a JRQ A533 Cl.1 Steel Submitted to Thermal Annealing

A. Liliana Medina Almazán, Lizandra S. Ovando Ramírez, Thierry Auger

PVP 2016; V007T07A012https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63303

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View Articletitled, Hardness and Microstructural Evolution of a JRQ A533 Cl.1 Steel Submitted to Thermal Annealing

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Topics: Annealing , Steel , Nuclear power stations , Dislocations , Embrittlement , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Nanoscale phenomena , Neutrons , Copper

Localized Creep Property Estimated in the Welded Part of High-Cr Steel by an Indentation Test

Masayuki Arai, Takahiro Ishikawa

PVP 2016; V007T07A013https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63357

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View Articletitled, Localized Creep Property Estimated in the Welded Part of High-Cr Steel by an Indentation Test

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Topics: Creep , Steel , Heat , Base metals , Boilers , Constitutive equations , Finite element analysis , High temperature , Metals , Steam

The Research on the Effect of the Height of Free Span on Fatigue Life of Submarine Pipeline due to Vortex-Induced Vibration

Jie Dong, Chen Xuedong, Bing Wang, Weihe Guan, Zhichao Fan, Ming Xu

PVP 2016; V007T07A014https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63436

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View Articletitled, The Research on the Effect of the Height of Free Span on Fatigue Life of Submarine Pipeline due to Vortex-Induced Vibration

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Topics: Fatigue life , Underwater pipelines , Vortex-induced vibration , Fatigue , Arches , Computational fluid dynamics , Failure mechanisms , Finite element methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Maintenance

Applicability of a Crack Length Correction on the RCC-M Fracture Toughness Reference Curve

Isabelle Delvallée-Nunio, Christophe Blain

PVP 2016; V007T07A015https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63471

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View Articletitled, Applicability of a Crack Length Correction on the RCC-M Fracture Toughness Reference Curve

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Safety , Size effect , Brittleness , Failure , Maintainability , Probability , Reactor vessels , Risk

Reactor Pressure Vessel Integrity Assessment: French Simplified Analysis Method Applied to Underclad Postulated Defect in Nozzle

Adolfo Arrieta-Ruiz, Eric Meister, Stéphane Vidard

PVP 2016; V007T07A016https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63564

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View Articletitled, Reactor Pressure Vessel Integrity Assessment: French Simplified Analysis Method Applied to Underclad Postulated Defect in Nozzle

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Topics: Nozzles , Reactor vessels , Stability , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , Nuclear power stations , Risk , Brittle fracture , Damage , Evaluation methods

Introduction of Warm Pre-Stress Concept in French RPV Structural Integrity Assessment: Part II — RSE-M Appendix

Stéphane Marie, Stéphane Chapuliot, Dominique Moinereau, Malik Ait-Bachir, Clémentine Jacquemoud, Benoit Tanguy

PVP 2016; V007T07A017https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63761

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View Articletitled, Introduction of Warm Pre-Stress Concept in French RPV Structural Integrity Assessment: Part II — RSE-M Appendix

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Topics: Stress , Cladding systems (Building) , Fracture toughness , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Plasticity , Pressurized water reactors , Reactor vessels

Pumps and Valves

A Linear Flow Resistance Model of a Multi-Governing Steam Valve System Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Peng Wang, Yingzheng Liu, Jin He, Sihua Xu

PVP 2016; V007T07A018https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63063

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View Articletitled, A Linear Flow Resistance Model of a Multi-Governing Steam Valve System Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Steam , Valves , Pressure drop , Computer simulation , Diffusers , Modeling , Pressure , Pump turbines

ASME B16 Cases 1 and 2, and Their Implications for ASME B16.34 Valves

Ayman Cheta

PVP 2016; V007T07A019https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63163

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View Articletitled, ASME B16 Cases 1 and 2, and Their Implications for ASME B16.34 Valves

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Topics: Valves , Boilers , Construction , Nickel alloys , Pressure , Pressure vessels , Temperature

Analysis of Pressure Relief Valve Dynamics During Opening

John Bossard, Alton Reich, Alex DiMeo

PVP 2016; V007T07A020https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63261

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Pressure Relief Valve Dynamics During Opening

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Relief valves , Valves , Fluids , Signals , Simulation , Computational fluid dynamics , Disks , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer

Microflow Leakage Through the Clearance of a Metal-Metal Seal

Ali A. Anwar, Konstantinos Ritos, Yevgen Gorash, William Dempster, David Nash

PVP 2016; V007T07A021https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63848

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View Articletitled, Microflow Leakage Through the Clearance of a Metal-Metal Seal

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Topics: Clearances (Engineering) , Leakage , Metals , Pressure , Flow (Dynamics) , High pressure (Physics) , Relief valves , Boundary-value problems , Disks , Gas flow

Failure Analysis Prediction Versus Industry Failure Experience of Air Operated Valves in the Nuclear Industry

L. Ike Ezekoye

PVP 2016; V007T07A022https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63852

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View Articletitled, Failure Analysis Prediction Versus Industry Failure Experience of Air Operated Valves in the Nuclear Industry

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Topics: Failure , Failure analysis , Nuclear industry , Valves , Safety , ASME Standards , Design , Testing , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Engineers

Pressurizer Safety Valve Data Collection, Analysis, and Performance

T. Esselman, G. Zysk, P. Streeter, B. Elaidi, H. Garcia, S. Khatri, M. Kewalramani, E. Brackeen, A. Mortorff

PVP 2016; V007T07A023https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63854

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View Articletitled, Pressurizer Safety Valve Data Collection, Analysis, and Performance

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Topics: Data collection , Safety , Valves , Leakage , Pipes , Platform supply vessels , Heat , Instrumentation , Delays , Power stations

Safety, Reliability and Risk Management

Carbon Fiber Reinforcement of a Water Storage Tank for Beyond Design Basis Loads

Alton Reich, John Charest

PVP 2016; V007T07A024https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63062

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View Articletitled, Carbon Fiber Reinforcement of a Water Storage Tank for Beyond Design Basis Loads

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Topics: Carbon fibers , Design , Stress , Water storage , Buckling , Nuclear power stations , Carbon reinforced plastics , Safety , Damage , Earthquakes

Effective Method of Measuring the Reliability of the Gas Network

Chen Feng, Wu Changchun

PVP 2016; V007T07A025https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63155

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View Articletitled, Effective Method of Measuring the Reliability of the Gas Network

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Topics: Reliability , Failure , Security , Simulation , Algorithms , Computer software , Gas flow , Maintenance , Natural gas , Probability

Recommended Configuration of Boiler Drum Water Level Control and Protection System

Zhelin Liu, John Michael Harris, Jichuan Liu, Shengli Yu, Mingxin Zhou

PVP 2016; V007T07A026https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63201

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View Articletitled, Recommended Configuration of Boiler Drum Water Level Control and Protection System

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Topics: Boilers , Water , Instrumentation , Control systems , Damage , Failure , Gages , Glass , High pressure (Physics) , Safety

Broad Variation in Friction Among Coated Studs

Kathryn Worden

PVP 2016; V007T07A027https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63347

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View Articletitled, Broad Variation in Friction Among Coated Studs

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Topics: Friction , Coatings , Lubricants , Stress

Storage and Transportation of Radioactive Materials

Effects of Additional Gases Resulting From Residual Water Inside ILW Packages

Marko Nehrig, Frank Wille, Annette Rolle, Konrad Linnemann

PVP 2016; V007T07A028https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63008

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View Articletitled, Effects of Additional Gases Resulting From Residual Water Inside ILW Packages

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Topics: Gases , Water , Pressure , Safety , Accidents , Chemistry , Condensation , Corrosion , Design , Explosives

Thermal Gradient Within DOE 3013 Containers During Storage

Steve J. Hensel, Si Lee

PVP 2016; V007T07A029https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63023

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View Articletitled, Thermal Gradient Within DOE 3013 Containers During Storage

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Topics: Containers , Storage , Temperature gradient , Temperature , Transport packages , Boundary-value problems , Heat , Thermal analysis , Bearings , Corrosion

Evaluation of Polyvinyl Chloride Bags During Plutonium Storage

Steve J. Hensel, Lucas L. Kyriazidis, Eric J. Skidmore, Neal M. Askew

PVP 2016; V007T07A030https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63024

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Polyvinyl Chloride Bags During Plutonium Storage

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Topics: Storage , Screws , Carbon steel , Containment vessels , Electrical measurement , Filters , Heat , Pressure , Rivers

Pressurization Analysis for Flame Heating of a Screw Top Utility Can Loaded With Plutonium Oxide Powder

James E. Laurinat, Matthew R. Kesterson, Steve J. Hensel

PVP 2016; V007T07A031https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63120

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View Articletitled, Pressurization Analysis for Flame Heating of a Screw Top Utility Can Loaded With Plutonium Oxide Powder

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Topics: Flames , Heating , Screws , Pressure , Fire , Leakage , Gages , Hydrogen , Storage , Containers

Testing and Numerical Simulation of Elastomeric Seals Under Consideration of Time Dependent Effects

Mike Weber, Anja Kömmling, Matthias Jaunich, Dietmar Wolff, Uwe Zencker, Holger Völzke, Dietmar Schulze

PVP 2016; V007T07A032https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63192

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View Articletitled, Testing and Numerical Simulation of Elastomeric Seals Under Consideration of Time Dependent Effects

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Topics: Accidents , Computer simulation , Construction , Containers , Delays , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Licensing , Low temperature

Influence of Restraint Stiffness and Preload on Distribution of Reaction Loads

Joshua Johnson, Charles McKeel, Daniel Leduc

PVP 2016; V007T07A033https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63248

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View Articletitled, Influence of Restraint Stiffness and Preload on Distribution of Reaction Loads

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Topics: Stiffness , Stress , Narrow woven fabrics , Chain , Cables , Nylon fabrics , Plastics , Polyester fabrics

Heat Removal Performance in Accordance With Mesh Size of Screen Installed at Opening of the Inlets and Outlets of Concrete Storage Cask

Kyoung-Sik Bang, Seung-Hwan Yu, Ju-Chan Lee, Ki-Seog Seo, Woo-Seok Choi

PVP 2016; V007T07A034https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63430

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View Articletitled, Heat Removal Performance in Accordance With Mesh Size of Screen Installed at Opening of the Inlets and Outlets of Concrete Storage Cask

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Topics: Concretes , Heat , Storage , Temperature , Spent nuclear fuels , Accidents , Cladding systems (Building) , Cooling , Ducts , Fuels

Long-Term Investigations of Metal Seals for Storage Casks of Radioactive Materials

Sven Nagelschmidt, Ulrich Probst, Holger Völzke, Dietmar Wolff

PVP 2016; V007T07A035https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63596

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View Articletitled, Long-Term Investigations of Metal Seals for Storage Casks of Radioactive Materials

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Topics: Metals , Radioactive substances , Storage , Temperature , Aluminum , Analytical methods , Computer simulation , Leakage , Licensing , Materials research

Experimentally-Benchmarked Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations of an Array of Heated Rods Within a Square-Cross-Section Helium-Filled Pressure Vessel

Dilesh Maharjan, Mustafa Hadj-Nacer, Narayana R. Chalasani, Miles Greiner

PVP 2016; V007T07A036https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-64005

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View Articletitled, Experimentally-Benchmarked Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations of an Array of Heated Rods Within a Square-Cross-Section Helium-Filled Pressure Vessel

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Engineering simulation , Helium , Pressure vessels , Rods , Simulation , Heat , Manufacturing , Plates (structures) , Temperature

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