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Topics: Creep , Damage assessment , Fatigue , Stress , Finite element model , Damage , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Probability , Response surface methodology

Effects of Non-Normal Input Distributions and Sampling Region on Monte Carlo Results

Konstantinos Tsembelis, Seyun Eom, John Jin, Christopher Cole

PVP 2018; V01BT01A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84767

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Topics: Computers , Design , Failure , Fracture mechanics , Licensing , Nonlinear systems , Pressure , Probability , Transfer functions

Development of Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Analysis Code PASCAL Version 4 for Reactor Pressure Vessels

Kai Lu, Koichi Masaki, Jinya Katsuyama, Yinsheng Li, Shumpei Uno

PVP 2018; V01BT01A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84964

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Topics: Fracture mechanics , Reactor vessels , Embrittlement , Failure , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Stress , Computational methods , Light water reactors , Neutrons , Nuclear power

Acceptance Criteria for Probabilistic Fracture Protection Evaluations of CANDU Zr-Nb Pressure Tubes

Douglas Scarth, Leonid Gutkin

PVP 2018; V01BT01A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-85086

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Topics: Acceptance criteria , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Pressure , Zirconium , Fracture toughness , Rupture , Probability , Stability , Design

Quality Assurance

A Treatise on Weld Evaluation

Dipak K. Chandiramani, Sadasivan Narayana

PVP 2018; V01BT01A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84109

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Topics: Acceptance criteria , ASME Standards , Data acquisition , Design , Diffraction , Flight , Heat , High temperature , Inspection , Maintenance

Inter-Laboratory Proficiency Testing of NDT Labs According to ISO 17043 As a Tool for Continuous Improvement Principle According to ISO 9001

Tomáš Zavadil

PVP 2018; V01BT01A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-85160

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Topics: Testing , Feedback , Reflection

ASME ANDE-1: A Completely New Approach to Personnel Qualification

Tomáš Zavadil, Michael L. Turnbow

PVP 2018; V01BT01A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-85161

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Topics: Mechanical engineers , Nondestructive evaluation , Quality control

Recent Developments in ASME Codes and Standards

2025 Nuclear Code: The Vision for the Future of ASME Nuclear Codes and Standards

Dale E. Matthews, Ralph S. Hill, Charles W. Bruny

PVP 2018; V01BT01A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84031

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Topics: Engineering standards , Construction , Light water reactors , Plant design , Safety , Design , Fatigue , Finite element analysis , High temperature , Inspection

Pressure Temperature Ratings of Aluminum Alloy Flanges

Kang Xu, Mahendra D. Rana

PVP 2018; V01BT01A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84076

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Topics: Aluminum alloys , Flanges , Pressure , Temperature , Aluminum , Alloys , Aluminum forgings , ASTM International , Pressure vessels , Safety

Technical Basis for Proposed Fifth Revision to ASME Code Case N-513

Dylan Cimock, Eric J. Houston, Russell C. Cipolla, Robert O. McGill

PVP 2018; V01BT01A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84092

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Topics: Acceptance criteria , ASME Standards , Gates (Closures) , Pipes , Safety , Stress , Valves

The Role of Material Modeling on Strain Range Estimation for Elevated Temperature Cyclic Life Evaluation

M. C. Messner, R. I. Jetter, T.-L. Sham, Yanli Wang

PVP 2018; V01BT01A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84100

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Topics: ASME Standards , Creep , Damage , Fatigue , High temperature , Inelastic analysis , Modeling , Nuclear reactors , Plasticity , Steady state

The Mechanical Interaction of Clad and Base Metal for Molten Salt Reactor Structural Components

M. C. Messner, V.-T. Phan, R. I. Jetter, T.-L. Sham

PVP 2018; V01BT01A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84101

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Topics: Base metals , Molten salt reactors , Structural elements (Construction) , High temperature , Design , Cladding systems (Building) , Corrosion resistance , Corrosion resistant materials , Creep , Design methodology

Detection of Ratcheting in Finite Element Calculations

M. C. Messner, T.-L. Sham

PVP 2018; V01BT01A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84102

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Cycles , Deformation , Design methodology , High temperature

A Basis for Applying Elastic Perfectly-Plastic Design Methods to Cyclic Softening Materials

M. C. Messner, Yanli Wang, R. I. Jetter, T.-L. Sham

PVP 2018; V01BT01A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84103

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Creep , Damage , Design , Design methodology , Engineering simulation , Fatigue , Hardening , High temperature , Nuclear reactors

A Unified Inelastic Constitutive Model for the Average Engineering Response of Grade 91 Steel

M. C. Messner, V.-T. Phan, T.-L. Sham

PVP 2018; V01BT01A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84104

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Steel , Temperature , Compression , Tension , Creep , Deformation , Engineering design , Flow (Dynamics) , Hardening

Establishing Temperature Upper Limits for the ASME Section III, Division 5 Design by Elastic Analysis Methods

M. C. Messner, R. I. Jetter, T.-L. Sham

PVP 2018; V01BT01A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84105

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Topics: Design , Elastic analysis , Temperature , Plasticity , Creep , Operating temperature , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , High temperature , Inelastic analysis , Phase transition temperature

N-Bar Problems As Approximations to the Bree Problem

M. C. Messner, T.-L. Sham, Yanli Wang

PVP 2018; V01BT01A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84106

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Topics: Approximation , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Cylinders , Design , Design methodology , Nuclear engineering , Pressure , Stress

Assessment of Passively Actuated In-Situ Cyclic Surveillance Test Specimens for Advanced Non-Light Water Reactors

M. C. Messner, V.-T. Phan, R. I. Jetter, T.-L. Sham

PVP 2018; V01BT01A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84793

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Topics: Surveillance , Water , Creep , Damage , Fatigue , Design , Mechanical engineers , Mechanical testing , Rupture , Secondary ion mass spectrometry

Anisotropic Materials Use in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

Jay Cameron

PVP 2018; V01BT01A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84823

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Topics: Anisotropy , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Metals , Alloys , Boilers , Pressure , Pressure vessels

Recent Developments in Chinese Codes and Standards

Buckling of Tanks With a Conical Roof Under Harmonic Settlement

Haigui Fan, Zewu Wang, Kun Yan

PVP 2018; V01BT01A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84048

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Topics: Buckling , Roofs , Boundary-value problems , Deformation , Waves

Consideration of Pressure Vessels Codes and Standards for Fire Emergency Rescue in China: Now and Future

Junjun Wang, Lin Xue, Zhen Ruan, Peiying Wu, Lei Zhang

PVP 2018; V01BT01A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84059

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Topics: China , Emergencies , Engineering standards , Fire , Pressure vessels , Accidents , Leakage , Boilers , Structural elements (Construction)

Fracture Failure Analysis of 304 Stainless Steel Elbow

Yian Wang, Guoshan Xie, Libin Song, Meng He, Fakun Zhuang, Xiaopeng Li

PVP 2018; V01BT01A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84171

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Topics: Failure analysis , Fracture (Process) , Stainless steel , Hydrogen , Hydrogen embrittlement , Brittle fracture , China , Elongation , Failure , Failure mechanisms

Development of Lightweight Design and Manufacture of Heavy-Duty Pressure Vessels in China

Xuedong Chen, Zhichao Fan, Yongdong Chen, Xiaohu Zhang, Jun Cui, Jinyang Zheng, Binan Shou

PVP 2018; V01BT01A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84176

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Topics: China , Design , Pressure vessels , Composite materials , Safety , Stainless steel , Additive manufacturing , Construction , Energy conservation , Energy industry

Research on Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing for the Girth Weld of 4mm~10mm Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipeline

Lu-yun Zhou, Ming-hai Fu, Wei-pu Xu

PVP 2018; V01BT01A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84201

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Topics: Pipelines , Stainless steel , Ultrasonic testing , Computer software , Nuclear power , Pressure , Pressure pipes , Safety , Simulation , Testing

Erosion-Corrosion of a Carbon Steel Elbow in a Natural Gas Gathering Pipeline

Wei Wu, Qiao Qiao, Guangxu Cheng, Tinggang Pei, Yun Li, Hailong Yin, Dongpeng Liu

PVP 2018; V01BT01A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84262

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Topics: Carbon steel , Corrosion , Erosion , Natural gas , Pipelines , Pipes , Drops , Carbon dioxide , Particulate matter , Water

Creep Analysis for Pressurized Components Under Creep Conditions Based on Isochronous Stress-Strain Curve and Elastic-Perfectly Plastic Material Model

Qi-Wei Xia, Jian-Guo Gong, Fu-Zhen Xuan

PVP 2018; V01BT01A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84265

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Topics: Creep , Plastics , Stress-strain curves , Numerical analysis , Temperature , Yield stress

Development of Small Diameter and Thin-Walled Tube Docking Girth Joint Ultrasonic Testing Probe and Block

Lu-yun Zhou, Ming-hai Fu, Wei-pu Xu

PVP 2018; V01BT01A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84275

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Topics: Probes , Ultrasonic testing , Testing , Pipes , Calibration , Electromagnetic scattering , Pipelines , Radiation scattering , Resolution (Optics) , Scattering (Physics)

The Notched C-Ring Test to Evaluate Reheat Cracking Susceptibility of CGHAZ in 2¼Cr-1Mo-¼V Steel Welded Joints

Yu Huang, Chi Xu, Jin Chen, Chang-Jun Liu, Jian-Jun Chen, Li Zhang

PVP 2018; V01BT01A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84331

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Topics: Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Steel , Welded joints , Fittings , Heat , Manufacturing , Stress , Thermomechanics

Case Study of Nonlinear Buckling With Shape Distortion due to Thermal Load

Jun Shen, Yanfang Tang, Heng Peng, Hui Peng, Yinghua Liu

PVP 2018; V01BT01A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84335

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Topics: Buckling , Shapes , Stress , Deformation , External pressure , Pressure , Thermal stresses , Vessels , Design , Engineering design

Experimental Investigation of Post-Fire Mechanical Properties of Quenched and Tempered High Strength Steel 07MnMoVR

Shanshan Shao, Guodong Jia, Luowei Cao, Fakun Zhuang

PVP 2018; V01BT01A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84378

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Topics: Fire , High strength steel , Mechanical properties , Steel , Temperature , Fracture toughness , Stress-strain curves , Accidents , Cooling , Damage

Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of 2.25Cr1Mo0.25V Steel by the Influence of Heat Treatment and Welding

Qing Li, Guangxu Cheng, Mu Qin, Zaoxiao Zhang

PVP 2018; V01BT01A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84437

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Topics: Heat treating (Metalworking) , Mechanical properties , Steel , Welding , Metals , Base metals , Precipitation , Arc welding , Plasticity , Scanning electron microscopy

Light-Weight Mechanism of Pressure Strengthening of Cryogenic Vessels From Austenitic Stainless Steel

Qunjie Lu, Gai Huang, Yingzhe Wu, Huiming Ding, Jinyang Zheng

PVP 2018; V01BT01A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84451

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Topics: Pressure , Stainless steel , Vessels , Weight (Mass) , Low temperature , Dimensions , Mechanical properties , Numerical analysis , Storage tanks , Stress

A Study on Damping Ratio in the Design Code of Vertical Vessels Supported by Skirt

Wei Tan, Xiantao Fan, Yian Du, Zhanbin Jia, Liyan Liu

PVP 2018; V01BT01A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84455

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Topics: Damping , Design , Vessels , Stress , Dampers , Data collection , Earthquakes , Fatigue , Steel , Vibration

Study on the Response Behavior of Large Steel Seamless Cylinder Pressure Relief Devices Under Different Fire Conditions

Ke Bo, Baodi Zhao, Chunhui Ding, Guide Deng, Fang Ji

PVP 2018; V01BT01A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84457

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Topics: Cylinders , Fire , Pressure relief devices , Steel , Pressure , Disks , Fire testing , Rupture , Temperature , Accidents

Investigation on Fluid Induced Vibration of Heat Exchanger Beyond Pitch Ratio Range in TEMA Standards and GB/T 151

Wei Tan, Kai Guo, Zhanbin Jia, Yang Wang, Liyan Liu

PVP 2018; V01BT01A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84460

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Topics: Fluids , Heat exchangers , Vibration , Design , Turbulence , Damping , Failure , Numerical analysis , Pressure drop , Risk

The Research on Automatic Defect Recognition for Phased Array Ultrasonic Inspection of Polyolefin Butt Thermal-Fusion Joint

Haijian Zhong, Weican Guo, Cunjian Miao, Jianfeng Shi, Dongsheng Hou

PVP 2018; V01BT01A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84497

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Topics: Inspection , Failure mechanisms , Pipes , Imaging , Simulation

Low-Cycled Fatigue Life of S30408 Stainless Steel at Liquid-Nitrogen Temperature

Yingzhe Wu, Huaijian Xu, Qunjie Lu, Jinyang Zheng, Ping Xu

PVP 2018; V01BT01A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84498

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Topics: Fatigue life , Nitrogen , Stainless steel , Temperature , Fatigue , Fatigue testing , Stress , Damage , Dislocations , Hardening

Study on the Risk Based Inspection and Evaluation System for Polyethylene Gas Pipeline

Zhangwei Ling, Junfang Xia, Gangyi Cai, Ping Tang, Chang Chen, Weican Guo

PVP 2018; V01BT01A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84507

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Topics: Pipelines , Risk-based inspection , Accidents , Computer software , Risk , Risk assessment , Construction , Inspection , Piping design , Risk management

Finite Element Analysis for Failure of Dividing Wall of MMDI Distillation Column

Jielu Wang, Wenxian Su, Xiaoying Tang, Qinghai Shi, Bo Yang, Ju Ding, Yichang Huang, Yantian Zuo, Xiaolong Xue

PVP 2018; V01BT01A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84527

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Topics: Deformation , Failure , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Stress , Temperature

Research and Application of Ultrasonic Guided Wave With L(0,2) Mode for Elbow Tube Defect Inspection

Ju Ding, Min Zhang, Shu-Hong Liu, Chen-huai Tang, Jie-Lu Wang, Bin Ren, Bo Yang, Yan-Nan Du

PVP 2018; V01BT01A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84548

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Topics: Inspection , Waves , Excitation , Pipelines , Pipes , Guided wave ultrasonic testing , Magnetization , Optimization , Sensors

Research on Reheat Cracking Criterion of CGHAZ in 2.25Cr1Mo0.25V Steel

Chang-Jun Liu, Shuang Zhou, Jian-Ping Tan, Hao-Yu Zhang

PVP 2018; V01BT01A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84583

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Topics: Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Steel , Stress , Welding , Creep , Relaxation (Physics) , Finite element analysis , Grain boundaries , Heat

Investigation on Standards on Hydrogen Cycle of Composite Tanks for Storage of High Pressure Hydrogen

Yan-Nan Du, Zhen-Bang Wang, Xiao-Ying Tang, Yi-Wen Yuan, Xiao-Long Xue, Cheng-Jun Jiang

PVP 2018; V01BT01A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84694

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Topics: Composite materials , Cycles , High pressure (Physics) , Hydrogen , Storage , Hydrogen storage , China , Density , Design , Explosions

Comparison of Wall-Temperatures of Two Types of Large Capacity Cylinders for Tube Trailers During CNG Loading Processes

Guide Deng, Yanhui Chen, Guodong Jia, Zhaojiang Gao, Ke Bo

PVP 2018; V01BT01A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84743

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Topics: Cylinders , Wall temperature , Gases , China , Natural gas , Shells , Steel , Temperature , Composite materials , Computer simulation

Comparisons of Testing Methods for High-Pressure Hydrogen Storage Container Under the Law and Regulation System of UN and EU

Bo Yang, Jian-ping Yao, Yi-wen Yuan, Jie-lu Wang, Yao-zhou Qian, Xiao-ying Tang

PVP 2018; V01BT01A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84808

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Topics: Containers , High pressure (Physics) , Hydrogen storage , Testing , Hydrogen fuels , Regulations , Fuels , Gasoline , Hydrogen , Mass production

Engineering Application of Miniature Specimen Sampling Method on FFS Assessment of Corrosive Pits of In-Service Pressure Pipeline

Yuqing Yang, Xin Du, Ting Zhang, Hu Hui, Yichang Huang, Jielu Wang

PVP 2018; V01BT01A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84873

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , Pipelines , Pressure , Sampling methods , In-service inspection , Inspection , Mechanical properties , Petrochemicals , Safety , Tensile strength

Buckling Instability Analysis and Stiffeners Optimization Design for Large Vacuum Spherical Tanks

Yongsheng Xu, Guide Deng, Liang Sun, Zhirong Yang, Hongchao Suo

PVP 2018; V01BT01A046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84954

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Topics: Buckling , Design , Optimization , Vacuum , Pressure , ASME Standards , Computational methods , Computer software , External pressure , Failure mechanisms

Application of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis on Centrifugal Pumps of Atmospheric and Vacuum Distillation Unit

Xiang Li, Cheng Dai, Feng Gao, Huadong Wang, Zhimin Sun

PVP 2018; V01BT01A047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-85008

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Topics: Centrifugal pumps , Failure mode and effects analysis , Vacuum , Pumps , Risk , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Leakage , Maintenance , Damage

Recent Developments in European Codes and Standards

Building the UK ABWR: Developments in Structural Integrity Safety Cases for Highest Reliability Components in the UK

Tim Jelfs, James O’Neill, Angus Beveridge

PVP 2018; V01BT01A048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84038

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Topics: Reliability , Safety , Design , Failure , Inspection , Manufacturing , ASME Standards , Boiling water reactors , Defense industry , Engineers

Recent Studies Towards Updating the BS7910 Flaw Interaction Rule

Bostjan Bezensek, Harry E. Coules

PVP 2018; V01BT01A049doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84119

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , Fracture (Materials) , Shapes , Stress

NTD ASI, Section IV: Evaluation of Residual Lifetime of Components and Piping in WWER Type NPPs

Milan Brumovsky

PVP 2018; V01BT01A050doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84139

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Pipes , Reactor vessels , Corrosion , Failure , Pressurized water reactors , Safety , Water , Damage , Design

RCC-M Code: Main Evolutions From the 2016 to 2018 Editions

Manuela Triay, Benoit Lefever, Julien Quéré, Jean-Luc Gobert, Emmanuel Chantelat, Sylvain Puybouffat, Julien Cadith, Eric Meister

PVP 2018; V01BT01A051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84409

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Topics: Construction , Design , Engineering standards , In-service inspection , Regulations

Overview of Recent Activities Undertaken by the UK Forum for Engineering Structural Integrity (FESI)

John Sharples, Brian Tomkins, Peter Flewitt, Stephen Garwood, Brian Daniels

PVP 2018; V01BT01A052doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84681

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Topics: Ferrosilicon , Engineering standards , Workshops (Work spaces)

Thermal Fatigue Evaluation Based on the Methods for Structural Stress Determination According to EN 13445-3 Annex NA: Comparison With Other Codes

Ralf Trieglaff, Martin Beckert, Jürgen Rudolph, Daniel Friers

PVP 2018; V01BT01A053doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84904

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Topics: Fatigue , Stress , Design , Pressure vessels , Bricks , Design methodology , Fatigue analysis , Fatigue life , Finite element analysis , Finite element model

UK Programme on Codes, Standard and Procedure Needs for SMR and Gen IV Reactors

P. M. James, J. K. Sharples, N. Underwood

PVP 2018; V01BT01A054doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-85075

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Small modular reactors

Normative Technical Documentation of Association of Mechanical Engineers, Czech National Code of Equipment and Piping of Nuclear Power Plants of WWER Type

Lubomír Junek

PVP 2018; V01BT01A055doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-85155

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Topics: Mechanical engineers , Nuclear power stations , Pipes , Damage , Failure , Reliability , Brakes , Construction , Failure analysis , Fracture mechanics

Recent Developments in Japanese Codes and Standards

Effect of Chronological Order of Cyclic Loads With Different Amplitudes on Fatigue Crack Growth

Naoki Miura, Masaki Nagai

PVP 2018; V01BT01A056doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84956

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Stress , Transients (Dynamics) , Fracture (Materials) , Light water reactors , Fitness-for-service

Development of Crack Evaluation Models for Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Analyses of Japanese Reactor Pressure Vessels

Kai Lu, Koichi Masaki, Jinya Katsuyama, Yinsheng Li

PVP 2018; V01BT01A057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84965

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , Reactor vessels , Failure , Crack propagation , Embrittlement , Finite element analysis , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Neutrons , Nuclear power

Sensitivity Study on the Effects of Nondestructive Examinations on Failure Probabilities of Reactor Pressure Vessels

Kensaku Arai, Jinya Katsuyama, Yinsheng Li

PVP 2018; V01BT01A058doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84989

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Topics: Failure , Probability , Reactor vessels , Flaw detection , Embrittlement , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture mechanics , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Manufacturing

Proposal of Flaw Evaluation Method for Securing Reliability of Circumferential Flawed Pipes

Hideo Machida

PVP 2018; V01BT01A059doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84995

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Topics: Evaluation methods , Pipes , Reliability , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Inspection , Fitness-for-service , Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , Maintenance , Safety

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

Crack Remaining Repair Techniques in Japan

Hiroya Ichikawa, Takayuki Kaminaga, Yoshiyuki Miyoshi, Ryuji Kimura

PVP 2018; V01BT01A060doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84472

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Maintenance , Leakage , Nozzles , Welding , Cracking (Materials) , Fitness-for-service , Fracture (Process) , Pipes , Stress corrosion cracking

Guideline on Application Process of Techniques Developed for Repair, Replacement and Mitigation Activities

Koji Koyama, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Kiminobu Hojo

PVP 2018; V01BT01A061doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84480

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Topics: Maintenance , Nuclear power stations

Study on Promoting Use of Repair, Replacement and Mitigation Techniques in Maintenance Activities of Nuclear Power Plants

Koji Dozaki, Takayuki Aoki, Koji Koyama, Masanori Kanno, Ryoichi Saeki

PVP 2018; V01BT01A062doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84512

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Topics: Maintenance , Nuclear power stations , Inspection , Hardware , Countermeasures , Nuclear power , Plant construction , Public utilities , Regulations , Risk

Temporary Acceptance of Leaking Brazed Joints

J. E. (Jim) O’Sullivan, Kevin J. Hacker

PVP 2018; V01BT01A063doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84779

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Topics: Leakage , Copper , Testing , Maintenance , Nickel , Pipes , Piping systems , Risk , ASME Standards , Collapse

Code Case N-822 for Pin Brazing Non-Structural Attachment Tabs for Buried Pipe Cathodic Protection

Steven L. McCracken, Nick Mohr

PVP 2018; V01BT01A064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84897

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Topics: Brazing , Cathodic protection , Pipes , Copper , Carbon steel , Alloys , Arc welding , Pressure , Welding , Corrosion

Development of Improved Equations for Weld Heat Input and Dilution Control: Part 2

Jonathan K. Tatman

PVP 2018; V01BT01A065doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-85154

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Topics: Heat , Computational methods , Welding , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Cracking (Materials) , Electricity (Physics) , Fracture (Process) , Maintenance , Optimization , Propulsion

Structural Integrity of Pressure Components

Formable Duplex Stainless Steel for High Pressure GPHE Applications

Anders Groth, Chang-Ching Sun, Hailan He, Li Guan, Erik Schedin

PVP 2018; V01BT01A066doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84195

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Topics: High pressure (Physics) , Stainless steel , Pressure , Design , Gaskets , Heat exchangers , Finite element analysis , Plates (structures) , Sheet materials , Simulation

Factors Affecting the Oxidation and Carburisation Behaviour of an Austenitic Stainless Steel Used in the UK Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactors

S. Palkó, F. Scenini, R. A. Ainsworth

PVP 2018; V01BT01A067doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84279

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Topics: Carburization , Gas cooled reactors , Oxidation , Stainless steel , Carbon dioxide , Coolants , Cracking (Materials) , Deformation , Fracture (Process) , Stress

Demonstrate ASME Section XI Appendix G Margins for Pressurized Water Reactor Inlet and Outlet Nozzle Corner Regions

Anees Udyawar, J. Brian Hall, Justin Webb, Alexandria Carolan

PVP 2018; V01BT01A068doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84345

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Topics: Corners (Structural elements) , Nozzles , Pressurized water reactors , Temperature , Pressure , Finite element analysis , Fracture toughness , Stress , Reactor vessels , Ductility

Application of the FAVOR-OCI Fracture Mechanics Computer Program to ASME Code Section XI, IWB-3610 Flaw Acceptance Criteria Evaluations

Terry L. Dickson, Paul T. Williams, B. Richard Bass, Hilda B. Klasky

PVP 2018; V01BT01A069doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84412

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Topics: Acceptance criteria , ASME Standards , Computer software , Fracture mechanics , Nuclear power stations , Computers , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture toughness , Materials properties

A Comparative Study of Pressure Area Method of Nozzle Compensation in ASME Section VIII Division 2 and PD 5500 for Restrictions in Nozzle Dimensions

Shyam Gopalakrishnan, Ameya Mathkar

PVP 2018; V01BT01A070doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84582

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Topics: Dimensions , Nozzles , Pressure , Shells , Design , Stress , Geometry , Junctions , Pipes , Vessels

Investigations of Very High Cycle Fatigue Behavior of Metastable Austenitic Steels Using Servohydraulic and Ultrasonic Testing Systems

Tobias Daniel, Annika Boemke, Marek Smaga, Tilmann Beck

PVP 2018; V01BT01A071doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84639

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Topics: High cycle fatigue , Steel , Ultrasonic testing , Temperature , Cycles , Deformation , Displacement , Fatigue testing , Stress , Testing

HRSG-Header Welds Residual-Stress Evaluation and Creep-Assessment Through the Application of Italian Code, American Standard

Ottaviano Grisolia, Lorenzo Scano

PVP 2018; V01BT01A072doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84662

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Topics: Creep , Heat recovery steam generators , Stress , Welded joints , Cylinders , Modeling , Residual stresses , Aeroelasticity , ASTM International , Base metals

Proposed Review Framework for Design of Pressure Retaining Systems and Components (PRSC) in Small Modular Reactor (SMR)

Seyun Eom, Nabel Sadek, Khalid Chaudhry, Chris Cole, Raoul Awad, Xinjian Duan

PVP 2018; V01BT01A073doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-85106

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Topics: Design , Pressure , Small modular reactors , Licensing , Coolants , Flux (Metallurgy) , Industrial research , Neutrons , Nuclear industry , Nuclear reactors

Technical Harmonization and Emerging Codes and Standards

Rapid Thermal Stress Ratcheting Assessment for Pressured Components Based on LMM

Jun Shen, Haofeng Chen, Yinghua Liu

PVP 2018; V01BT01A074doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84549

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Topics: Thermal stresses , Stress , Membranes , Shells , Design , Engineering design , Pressure

Uncertainty Characterization in Probabilistic Assessments of Structural Integrity

Verification of Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Analysis Code Through Benchmark Analyses

Yinsheng Li, Shumpei Uno, Koichi Masaki, Jinya Katsuyama, Terry Dickson, Mark Kirk

PVP 2018; V01BT01A075doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84963

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Topics: Fracture mechanics , Failure , Probability , Embrittlement , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Neutrons , Nuclear power , Reactor vessels , Thermal shock

Pilot Study for Uncertainty Analysis in Probabilistic Fitness-for-Service Evaluations of Zr-2.5Nb Pressure Tubes: Identification of Influential Variables

Christopher Manu, Suresh Datla, Leonid Gutkin

PVP 2018; V01BT01A076doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-85010

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , Pressure , Uncertainty analysis , Zirconium , Leak-before-break , Uncertainty , Fracture (Materials) , Sensitivity analysis , Computer software , Computers

Pilot Study for Uncertainty Analysis in Probabilistic Fitness-for-Service Evaluations of Zr-2.5Nb Pressure Tubes: Uncertainty Characterization

Leonid Gutkin, Suresh Datla, Christopher Manu

PVP 2018; V01BT01A077doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-85011

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , Pressure , Uncertainty , Uncertainty analysis , Zirconium , Computer software , Leak-before-break , Design , Fracture (Materials) , Nuclear power stations

Use of Modern FEA Methods for Code Assessment

The Reciprocal Effect Among a Quarter-Circle Corner Crack and a Non-Aligned Surface Crack of Comparable Size in an Infinitely Large Plate Under Uniaxial Tension

M. Perl, C. Levy, Q. Ma

PVP 2018; V01BT01A078doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84035

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Topics: Corners (Structural elements) , Fracture (Materials) , Surface cracks , Tension , Fitness-for-service , Decision making , Geometry , Inspection , Separation (Technology) , Stress

PTS on Embedded Rotated Cracks and Projection Rules

L. Stefanini, F. J. Blom

PVP 2018; V01BT01A079doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84055

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Heat , Pressure , Stress , Transients (Dynamics) , ASME Standards , Finite element analysis , Geometry , Heat transfer , High temperature