Skip Nav Destination
Global Applications of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code
Editor
ISBN:
9780791861073
No. of Pages:
500
Publisher:
ASME Press
Publication date:
2016
eBook Chapter
2.3 Comprehensive Adaptation of the ASME Code at Paks NPP, Hungary
Page Count:
10
-
Published:2016
Citation
Trampus, P, & Babics, PP. "Comprehensive Adaptation of the ASME Code at Paks NPP, Hungary." Global Applications of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code. Ed. Rao, KR. ASME Press, 2016.
Download citation file:
Paks, Hungary’s sole Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) consisting of four Russian designed VVER-440 model 213 units, was commissioned in the mid eighties with a design life of 30 years. VVERs are Russian designed PWRs, 440 refers to the original nominal electric capacity in MW, model 213 means that it is the second generation of the VVER-440s.
11.1
Introduction
11.2Motivation of the ASME Code Adaptation in Hungary
11.3Main Features of the Former Hungarian ISI System
11.4International Experiences
11.5Comparative Assessment of the US and Hungarian Legislative/Regulatory Framework
11.6Analysis and Evaluation of Individual Documents
11.7Construction Review of Selected Components
11.8Inspection Where the ASME BPVC is not Applicable
11.9Conclusions
11.10References
This content is only available via PDF.
You do not currently have access to this chapter.
Email alerts
Related Chapters
Part 2, Section II—Materials and Specifications
Companion Guide to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Volume 1, Third Edition
Iwe and Iwl
Companion Guide to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Volume 2, Third Edition
Part 2, Section II—Materials and Specifications
Companion Guide to the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Volume 1, Second Edition
Czech and Slovakian Codes
Companion Guide to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Volume 3, Third Edition
Related Articles
The Fabulous Nuclear Odyssey of Belgium
J. Pressure Vessel Technol (June,2009)
Evaluation of Weldment Creep and Fatigue Strength-Reduction Factors for Elevated-Temperature Design
J. Pressure Vessel Technol (November,1990)
Design Strength of Primary Structural Welds in Freestanding Structures
J. Pressure Vessel Technol (August,1991)