Author: HM. Chung
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Deformation
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Information on the diametral expansion and rupture characteristics of Zircaloy-4 cladding has been obtained in a vacuum environment over a wide range of internal pressures at several heating rates. The effect of axial constraint of the cladding, exerted by a mandrel that simulated the pellets in a fuel rod, on the relationship between the maximum circumferential strain and the burst temperature also was investigated. The circumferential strain for unconstrained cladding was significantly larger than for axially constrained tubes, particularly for burst temperatures below ~850°C, in which cladding remains essentially in the ?-phase. Three superplastic strain peaks have been identified, namely, at rupture temperatures of ~850, ~1050, and ~1220°C. In the case of complete axial restraint, the failure strains were not dependent on heating rate for burst temperatures above ~920°C; however the low-temperature (~850°C) strain peak increases and moves to lower temperatures as the heating rate decreases. The deformation data in this investigation also have been used to evaluate instability criteria proposed for thin-wall tubes under a biaxial stress state. The onset of plastic instability or local ballooning in the cladding has been defined in terms of the effective stress and strain during transient-heating conditions.
Deformation and Rupture Behavior of Zircaloy Cladding Under Simulated Loss-of-Coolant Accident Conditions
Author: HM. Chung
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Deformation
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Information on the diametral expansion and rupture characteristics of Zircaloy-4 cladding has been obtained in a vacuum environment over a wide range of internal pressures at several heating rates. The effect of axial constraint of the cladding, exerted by a mandrel that simulated the pellets in a fuel rod, on the relationship between the maximum circumferential strain and the burst temperature also was investigated. The circumferential strain for unconstrained cladding was significantly larger than for axially constrained tubes, particularly for burst temperatures below ~850°C, in which cladding remains essentially in the ?-phase. Three superplastic strain peaks have been identified, namely, at rupture temperatures of ~850, ~1050, and ~1220°C. In the case of complete axial restraint, the failure strains were not dependent on heating rate for burst temperatures above ~920°C; however the low-temperature (~850°C) strain peak increases and moves to lower temperatures as the heating rate decreases. The deformation data in this investigation also have been used to evaluate instability criteria proposed for thin-wall tubes under a biaxial stress state. The onset of plastic instability or local ballooning in the cladding has been defined in terms of the effective stress and strain during transient-heating conditions.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Deformation
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Information on the diametral expansion and rupture characteristics of Zircaloy-4 cladding has been obtained in a vacuum environment over a wide range of internal pressures at several heating rates. The effect of axial constraint of the cladding, exerted by a mandrel that simulated the pellets in a fuel rod, on the relationship between the maximum circumferential strain and the burst temperature also was investigated. The circumferential strain for unconstrained cladding was significantly larger than for axially constrained tubes, particularly for burst temperatures below ~850°C, in which cladding remains essentially in the ?-phase. Three superplastic strain peaks have been identified, namely, at rupture temperatures of ~850, ~1050, and ~1220°C. In the case of complete axial restraint, the failure strains were not dependent on heating rate for burst temperatures above ~920°C; however the low-temperature (~850°C) strain peak increases and moves to lower temperatures as the heating rate decreases. The deformation data in this investigation also have been used to evaluate instability criteria proposed for thin-wall tubes under a biaxial stress state. The onset of plastic instability or local ballooning in the cladding has been defined in terms of the effective stress and strain during transient-heating conditions.
High-temperature Deformation and Rupture Behavior of Internally-pressurized Zircaloy-4 Cladding in Vacuum and Steam Enivronments. [LOCA Conditions].
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The high-temperature diametral expansion and rupture behavior of Zircaloy-4 fuel-cladding tubes have been investigated in vacuum and steam environments under transient-heating conditions that are of interest in hypothetical loss-of-coolant accident situations in light-water reactors. The effects of internal pressure, heating rate, axial constraint, and localized temperature nonuniformities in the cladding on the maximum circumferential strain have been determined for burst temperatures between approximately 650 and 1350°C.
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The high-temperature diametral expansion and rupture behavior of Zircaloy-4 fuel-cladding tubes have been investigated in vacuum and steam environments under transient-heating conditions that are of interest in hypothetical loss-of-coolant accident situations in light-water reactors. The effects of internal pressure, heating rate, axial constraint, and localized temperature nonuniformities in the cladding on the maximum circumferential strain have been determined for burst temperatures between approximately 650 and 1350°C.
Zirconium in the Nuclear Industry: Proceedings of the Third International Conference
Boundary Effects on Zircaloy-4 Cladding Deformation in LOCA Simulation Tests. [PWR ; BWR].
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Deformation behavior of Zircaloy-4 cladding under simulated loss-of-coolant accident (LOCA) conditions is being investigated in the Multirod Burst Test (MRBT) program in single rod and multirod tests. In these tests, internally-pressurized unirradiated Zircaloy-4 tubes containing internal electrical heaters are heated to failure in a low-pressure, superheated-steam environment (200
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Deformation behavior of Zircaloy-4 cladding under simulated loss-of-coolant accident (LOCA) conditions is being investigated in the Multirod Burst Test (MRBT) program in single rod and multirod tests. In these tests, internally-pressurized unirradiated Zircaloy-4 tubes containing internal electrical heaters are heated to failure in a low-pressure, superheated-steam environment (200
Transient Deformation Properties of Zircaloy for LOCA Simulation. Final Report
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This experimental data report is Volume 4 of a series of 5 volumes describing the oxidation and deformation rate behavior of Zircaloy cladding under simulated LOCA conditions. It contains listings of strain versus stress, time, and temperature evaluated from the numerical constitutive relationships and the original data used to develop them. This volume also contains listings of the ramp load, pressure, and temperature test data from both current and previous phases of the series, as well as material describing applications of the data.
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This experimental data report is Volume 4 of a series of 5 volumes describing the oxidation and deformation rate behavior of Zircaloy cladding under simulated LOCA conditions. It contains listings of strain versus stress, time, and temperature evaluated from the numerical constitutive relationships and the original data used to develop them. This volume also contains listings of the ramp load, pressure, and temperature test data from both current and previous phases of the series, as well as material describing applications of the data.
CANSWELL-2
Author: T. J. Haste
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780853561668
Category : Nuclear fuel claddings
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780853561668
Category : Nuclear fuel claddings
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
CANSWEL-2: User notes
Author: T. J. Haste
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780853561668
Category : Electric circuits
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780853561668
Category : Electric circuits
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Comprehensive Nuclear Materials
Author:
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0081028660
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 4871
Book Description
Materials in a nuclear environment are exposed to extreme conditions of radiation, temperature and/or corrosion, and in many cases the combination of these makes the material behavior very different from conventional materials. This is evident for the four major technological challenges the nuclear technology domain is facing currently: (i) long-term operation of existing Generation II nuclear power plants, (ii) the design of the next generation reactors (Generation IV), (iii) the construction of the ITER fusion reactor in Cadarache (France), (iv) and the intermediate and final disposal of nuclear waste. In order to address these challenges, engineers and designers need to know the properties of a wide variety of materials under these conditions and to understand the underlying processes affecting changes in their behavior, in order to assess their performance and to determine the limits of operation. Comprehensive Nuclear Materials, Second Edition, Seven Volume Set provides broad ranging, validated summaries of all the major topics in the field of nuclear material research for fission as well as fusion reactor systems. Attention is given to the fundamental scientific aspects of nuclear materials: fuel and structural materials for fission reactors, waste materials, and materials for fusion reactors. The articles are written at a level that allows undergraduate students to understand the material, while providing active researchers with a ready reference resource of information. Most of the chapters from the first Edition have been revised and updated and a significant number of new topics are covered in completely new material. During the ten years between the two editions, the challenge for applications of nuclear materials has been significantly impacted by world events, public awareness, and technological innovation. Materials play a key role as enablers of new technologies, and we trust that this new edition of Comprehensive Nuclear Materials has captured the key recent developments. Critically reviews the major classes and functions of materials, supporting the selection, assessment, validation and engineering of materials in extreme nuclear environments Comprehensive resource for up-to-date and authoritative information which is not always available elsewhere, even in journals Provides an in-depth treatment of materials modeling and simulation, with a specific focus on nuclear issues Serves as an excellent entry point for students and researchers new to the field
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0081028660
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 4871
Book Description
Materials in a nuclear environment are exposed to extreme conditions of radiation, temperature and/or corrosion, and in many cases the combination of these makes the material behavior very different from conventional materials. This is evident for the four major technological challenges the nuclear technology domain is facing currently: (i) long-term operation of existing Generation II nuclear power plants, (ii) the design of the next generation reactors (Generation IV), (iii) the construction of the ITER fusion reactor in Cadarache (France), (iv) and the intermediate and final disposal of nuclear waste. In order to address these challenges, engineers and designers need to know the properties of a wide variety of materials under these conditions and to understand the underlying processes affecting changes in their behavior, in order to assess their performance and to determine the limits of operation. Comprehensive Nuclear Materials, Second Edition, Seven Volume Set provides broad ranging, validated summaries of all the major topics in the field of nuclear material research for fission as well as fusion reactor systems. Attention is given to the fundamental scientific aspects of nuclear materials: fuel and structural materials for fission reactors, waste materials, and materials for fusion reactors. The articles are written at a level that allows undergraduate students to understand the material, while providing active researchers with a ready reference resource of information. Most of the chapters from the first Edition have been revised and updated and a significant number of new topics are covered in completely new material. During the ten years between the two editions, the challenge for applications of nuclear materials has been significantly impacted by world events, public awareness, and technological innovation. Materials play a key role as enablers of new technologies, and we trust that this new edition of Comprehensive Nuclear Materials has captured the key recent developments. Critically reviews the major classes and functions of materials, supporting the selection, assessment, validation and engineering of materials in extreme nuclear environments Comprehensive resource for up-to-date and authoritative information which is not always available elsewhere, even in journals Provides an in-depth treatment of materials modeling and simulation, with a specific focus on nuclear issues Serves as an excellent entry point for students and researchers new to the field
CANSWEL-2
Author: T. J. Haste
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780853561774
Category : Electric circuits
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780853561774
Category : Electric circuits
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
Deformation and Failure of Zircaloy Fuel Sheaths Under LOCA Conditions
Author: S. Sagat
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alloys
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
A unified, microstructural creep law which simulates the transient creep deformation of Zircaloy at temperatures above 750 K has been used to follow the interaction of diffusional and dislocation creep with changes in material microstructure (grain size, recrystallization, phase fraction and anisotropy) under loss-of-coolant accident (LOCA) conditions. Comparison of a membrane sheath model using this creep law with a large number of tube tests (>700) in an inert environment has demonstrated good predictive capability.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alloys
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
A unified, microstructural creep law which simulates the transient creep deformation of Zircaloy at temperatures above 750 K has been used to follow the interaction of diffusional and dislocation creep with changes in material microstructure (grain size, recrystallization, phase fraction and anisotropy) under loss-of-coolant accident (LOCA) conditions. Comparison of a membrane sheath model using this creep law with a large number of tube tests (>700) in an inert environment has demonstrated good predictive capability.