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Topics: Hardening , Metals , Errors , Elastic moduli , Numerical analysis , Stainless steel , Computational methods , Materials properties , Tensile strength , Yield strength

Key Technology and Application of Visual Inspection of Buried Polyethylene Pipeline

Shaojun Wang, Xiaoying Tang, Pan Song, Bin Ren, Yaozhou Qian, Yantian Zuo, Yannan Du

PVP 2017; V007T07A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65620

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Topics: Optical quality control , Pipelines , Testing , Ultrasonic testing , Cities , Fracture (Materials) , Hazards , Imaging , Inspection , Materials properties

Recapturing Net Positive Suction Head Margins in Boiling Water Reactor Emergency Core Cooling Systems

Alan J. Bilanin, Andrew E. Kaufman, Warren J. Bilanin

PVP 2017; V007T07A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-66141

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Topics: Boiling water reactors , Emergency core cooling systems , Suction , Cooling , Water , Accidents , Containment , Coolants , Cooling systems , Insulation

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

Crude Furnace Creep Assessment and High Temperature Degradation

Gary Y. H. Lee, Ohgeon Kwon, Zuwairi Ramli, Zaki Mohamad Afifi

PVP 2017; V007T07A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65046

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Topics: Creep , Crude oil , Furnaces , High temperature , Flames , Temperature , Ambiguity , Carbon steel , Decision making , Gages

Remaining Life Assessment of an External Pressure Vessel in Creep Range and Inspection Findings

Yoichi Ishizaki, Futoshi Yonekawa, Takeaki Yumoto, Teppei Suzuki, Shuji Hijikawa

PVP 2017; V007T07A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65194

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Topics: Creep , External pressure , Inspection , Remaining life assessment , Vessels , Cavities , Damage , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Maintenance

Advanced Applications for HDPE Pipe With New PE-RT Material

Wes Long

PVP 2017; V007T07A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65224

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Topics: Pipes , High temperature , Glass reinforced plastics , Heat , Hazardous substances , Pulp , Chemical processes , Density , Design , Failure

Optimization of the Receipt and Delivery Schedules for a Transfer Tank Farm of Products Pipeline Network

Li Wang, Changchun Wu, Lili Zuo, Yanfei Huang, Haihong Chen

PVP 2017; V007T07A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65276

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Topics: Optimization , Pipelines , China , Linear programming , Supply chains

Upper Shelf Energy Prediction Model for Irradiated Reactor Vessel Steels

Takuya Ogawa, J. Brian Hall, Benjamin E. Mays, Timothy C. Hardin

PVP 2017; V007T07A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65317

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Topics: Reactor vessels , Steel , ASTM International , Databases , Copper , Embrittlement , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Light water reactors , Surveillance , Chemistry

Understanding the Multiple Purposes of Refractory Linings in Sulfur Recovery Units

Cathleen Shargay, Tina Tajalli, Vincent Wong

PVP 2017; V007T07A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65421

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Topics: Sulfur , Maintenance , Damage , Pipes

How an Experienced Fabricator Can Provide Support to Site Activities to Upgrade Existing Units to New Operational Requirements

Luca Sabattoli, Salvatore Poddighe

PVP 2017; V007T07A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65446

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Topics: Catalysts , Cycles , Design , Inspection , Nozzles

Reactor Damage Categorization and Damage Repair

Les Antalffy, Akitada Yasutomi, Takayasu Tahara, Anil Rajguru, Barry Millet

PVP 2017; V007T07A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65461

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Topics: Damage , Maintenance , Service life (Equipment) , Advanced materials , Catalysts , Construction , Design , Embrittlement , Fatigue , High pressure (Physics)

Ultrasonic Testing and Photographic Imaging System for Tube to Tubesheet Weld of Heat Exchanger

Masamitsu Abe, Joichi Murakami, Naoto Shinmura

PVP 2017; V007T07A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65569

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Imaging , Photography , Ultrasonic testing , Inspection , Testing , Welded joints , Damage , Computer software , Computers

Welding Consumables for 2.25Cr-1Mo-V Refining Reactors

Hideaki Takauchi, Tomoaki Nakanishi, Hidenori Nako

PVP 2017; V007T07A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65640

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Topics: Welding , Embrittlement , Steel , Creep , High temperature , Pressure , Pressure vessels , Rupture , American Petroleum Institute , Crystals

A Remediation of Flaws in Stainless Steel Cladding on Hydroprocessing Reactors

Takayasu Tahara, Akitada Yasutomi, Kentaro Sakata, Mikihiro Sakata

PVP 2017; V007T07A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65642

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Topics: Cladding systems (Building) , Stainless steel , Damage , Fitness-for-service , High pressure (Physics) , High temperature , Hydrogen , Maintenance , Materials degradation , Steel

Research Progress of High Temperature Naphthenic Acid Corrosion Rules and Prevention Methods in Petrochemical Plants

Yunrong Lv, Xuedong Chen, Zhiping Chen

PVP 2017; V007T07A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65709

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Topics: Corrosion , High temperature , Petrochemicals , Crude oil , Cycles , Oil refining , Petroleum

A Fracture Mechanics-Based Approach to Establish Minimum Pressurization Temperature Envelopes

Phillip E. Prueter, Seetha Ramudu Kummari, David A. Osage

PVP 2017; V007T07A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65805

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Temperature , Hydrogen , Brittle fracture , Risk , Cycles , Fracture mechanics , High pressure (Physics) , Life cycle management , Acceptance criteria

Investigation of Burst Pressure in T-Joints With Wall-Thinning by Using FEA

Atsushi Yamaguchi

PVP 2017; V007T07A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-66127

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Pressure , Safety , Load bearing capacity , Boilers , Corrosion , Damage , Pressure vessels , Testing , Carbon steel

Plant Life Extension: Aging and Life Management

Swelling of VVER-1000 Core Baffle: Numerical Modeling and Direct Measurement of its Geometrical Dimensions

Andrii Oryniak, Igor Orynyak

PVP 2017; V007T07A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65769

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Topics: Computer simulation , Dimensions , Gages , Geometry , Nuclear power stations , Stress , Accounting , Boundary-value problems , Brittleness , Coolants

Probabilistic Structural Analysis for Aging Management of Reactor Internals Bolting

Greg Troyer, Christopher Waskey, Jarrett Somers, Stephen Fyfitch

PVP 2017; V007T07A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65934

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Topics: Structural analysis , Uncertainty , Nondestructive evaluation , Inspection , Design , Failure , Manufacturing , Modeling , Nuclear reactors , Pressurized water reactors

Pumps and Valves

Long Term Operation of Safety Valves at Pressures Near the Set Pressure

L. Ike Ezekoye, Thomas Beagen, Brian S. Gordon, John W. Boufford

PVP 2017; V007T07A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-66040

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Topics: Pressure , Safety , Valves , Transients (Dynamics) , Accidents , Design , Leakage , Nuclear power stations , Steam

Check Valve Flow and Disk Lift Simulation Using CFD

Ronald Farrell, L. Ike Ezekoye, Mark Rain

PVP 2017; V007T07A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-66269

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Disks , Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation , Valves , Testing , Design , Finite element analysis , Manufacturing , Optimization

Safety, Reliability and Risk Management

Efficient Fitting Procedure for Corrosion Rate Distribution in View of Reliability Analysis

Shinsuke Sakai, Takuyo Kaida

PVP 2017; V007T07A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65030

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Topics: Corrosion , Event history analysis , Fittings , Parameter estimation , Simulation

Application of Partial Safety Factors for Fitness-for-Service Assessment of Pressure Equipment With Local Metal Loss

Takuyo Kaida, Shinsuke Sakai

PVP 2017; V007T07A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65105

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , Metals , Pressure equipment , Safety , Event history analysis , Failure , Pressure vessels , Probability , American Petroleum Institute , Fracture (Materials)

An Integration Method for Assessing the Operational Reliability of Underground Gas Storage in Depleted Reservoir

Weichao Yu, Yuan Min, Weihe Huang, Kai Wen, Ye Zhang, Jing Gong

PVP 2017; V007T07A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65169

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Topics: Reliability , Reservoirs , Storage , Pipeline systems , Emergencies , Failure , Manufacturing , Natural gas , Natural gas distribution , Reliability theory

Performance Evaluation of a Respirator Vortex Cooling Device

Ashley D. Elizondo, Robert K. Iacovone, III

PVP 2017; V007T07A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65180

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Topics: Cooling , Performance evaluation , Respirators , Vortices , Temperature , Engineering prototypes , Risk-based inspection , Rivers , Testing

Bayesian Analysis of Expert Elicitation Responses for Life Cycle Management Replacement Probability Estimates

Joseph Cluever, Thomas Esselman, Sam Harvey

PVP 2017; V007T07A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65408

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Topics: Life cycle management , Probability , Failure , Collaboration , Computers , Decision making , Electricity (Physics) , Maintenance , Reliability , Uncertainty

Application of Model-Based Condition Monitoring to the Human Cardiovascular System

Alton Reich, Jason Heym

PVP 2017; V007T07A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65500

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Topics: Cardiovascular system , Condition monitoring , Flow (Dynamics) , Machinery , Flow measurement , Mechanical engineers , Modeling , Physics

Reliability Prediction of Long-Distance Transmission Pipelines With a Three-Layer Polyethylene Coating Employing Delay-Time Concepts

Xiufeng Li, Haijun Hu, Guangxu Cheng, Yun Li, Chengxian Yin

PVP 2017; V007T07A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65641

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Topics: Coating processes , Coatings , Delays , Pipelines , Reliability , Failure , Inspection , Probability , Damage , Pipes

Considerations for the Use of Probabilistic Assessments in Regulatory Decision Making Related to Pressure Boundary Component Aging

Blair Carroll, John C. Jin

PVP 2017; V007T07A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65821

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Topics: Decision making , Pressure , Risk-based decision making , Safety , Nuclear power stations

Storage and Transportation of Radioactive Materials

Life Extension of the 9975 Package As a Storage Container: Thermal Analysis

Bereket Kiflu, Steve J. Hensel

PVP 2017; V007T07A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65054

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Topics: Containers , Life extension , Storage , Thermal analysis , Transport packages , Temperature , Accidents , Fire , Containment , Fiberboard (Engineered wood)

Interim Safe Storage of Radioactive Materials at the Savannah River Site

Lucas L. Kyriazidis, Steve J. Hensel, Jeff M. Jordan

PVP 2017; V007T07A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65064

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Topics: Radioactive substances , Rivers , Storage , Containers , Bearings , Surveillance , Containment , Metals , Packaging , Transport packages

Thermal Aspects of Safety Analysis for Shipment of West Valley Melter

James E. Laurinat, Matthew R. Kesterson, Jeffery L. England, Edward T. Ketusky, Charles A. McKeel, Steve J. Hensel

PVP 2017; V007T07A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65218

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Topics: Safety , Temperature , Accidents , Computers , Concretes , Density , Evaporation , Finite element analysis , Fire , Gages

Comparison of Experimental Results and Numerical Simulations of Penetration Tests With Damping Concrete

Robert Scheidemann, Linan Qiao, Karsten Müller

PVP 2017; V007T07A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65364

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Topics: Computer simulation , Concretes , Damping , Stress , Accidents , Footings (Construction) , Compression , Damage , Finite element methods , Hardening

Testing and Numerical Simulation of Elastomers: From Specimen Tests to Simulation of Seal Behavior Under Assembly Conditions

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

PVP 2017; V007T07A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65373

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Topics: Computer simulation , Elastomers , Manufacturing , Simulation , Testing , Finite element analysis , Storage , Rubber , Spent nuclear fuels , Stress

Drop Testing of a Container for the Storage, Transport and Disposal of Intermediate Level Waste

Thomas Quercetti, Karsten Müller, Mark Johnson, Trevor Tait, Chi-Fung Tso, Conrad Izatt

PVP 2017; V007T07A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65668

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Topics: Containers , Storage , Testing , Design , Accelerometers , Deformation , Filters , Finite element analysis , Impact testing , Mechanical testing

Development of a Material Model for the Crush of Spruce Wood

Martin Neumann, Germar Eisenacher, Thorsten Schönfelder, Frank Wille

PVP 2017; V007T07A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65697

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Topics: Wood products , Stress , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Deformation , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Fibers , Finite element analysis , Flow (Dynamics)

Behavior of Wood Filled Impact Limiters During the IAEA Thermal Test

Martin Feldkamp, Marina Erenberg, Marko Nehrig, Claus Bletzer, André Musolff, Thorsten Schönfelder, Frank Wille

PVP 2017; V007T07A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65721

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Topics: Wood products , Damage , Safety , Combustion , Cushioning materials , Containment , Fire , Fire testing , Mechanical testing , Radioactive substances

Influence of Impact Angle and Real Target Properties on Drop Test Results of Cubic Containers

Uwe Zencker, Linan Qiao, Holger Völzke

PVP 2017; V007T07A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65731

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Topics: Containers , Storage , Acceptance criteria , Accidents , Computer simulation , Cushioning materials , Design , Materials properties , Nuclear power , Regulations

Comparison Between Test and Analysis for Spent Nuclear Fuel Transportation Cask

Woo-Seok Choi, Sangsoon Cho, Ki-Seog Seo, Kyoung-Sik Bang, Ju-Chan Lee, Seunghwan Yu

PVP 2017; V007T07A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-66084

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Topics: Spent nuclear fuels , Transportation systems , Storage , Finite element model , Computer simulation , Concretes , Licensing , Modeling , Safety , Simulation

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