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Topics: Computer simulation , Machinery , Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry , Statistics , Computer software , Delays , Maintenance , Mass spectrometers , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Radioactive substances

Life Assessment by Monitoring Biaxial Strain-Rates in High Temperature Steam Pipelines

Andrew Morris, John Dear, Miltiadis Kourmpetis

PVP 2006; 11-18doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93065

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Topics: Coal , Creep , Design , High temperature , High temperature steam , Image formation , Instrumentation , Maintenance , Monitoring systems , Pipelines

Digital Speckle Photogrammetry Techniques Applied to Monitoring High Temperature Steam Pipes

Andrew Morris, John Dear, Miltiadis Kourmpetis, Alexander Fergusson, Amit Puri

PVP 2006; 19-25doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93066

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Topics: High temperature steam , Photogrammetry , Pipes

High Temperature Rotors: Failure Mechanisms and Remnant Life Assessment

Xiaoling Zhang

PVP 2006; 27-32doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93096

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Topics: Failure mechanisms , High temperature , Rotors , Creep , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Fatigue , Operating temperature , Rupture , Blades

Test Programs for Degraded Core Shroud and PLR Piping: Simulated Crack Models and Input Seismic Waves for Shaking Test

Kenichi Suzuki, Hidefumi Kawauchi, Hiroshi Abe

PVP 2006; 33-40doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93118

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Seismic waves , Safety , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , JSME Standards , Nuclear power stations , Boiling water reactors , Design

Aging Management Program of Large Diameter Safety Class Piping

Claude Faidy

PVP 2006; 41-48doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93179

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Topics: Pipes , Safety , Corrosion , Fatigue , Maintenance , Nuclear power , Nuclear power stations , Public utilities , Surveillance

R&D and Its Application to NPPs on Aging Management and Lifetime Assessment

Yikang Dou, Yinbiao He, Xuelian Xu, Yongcheng Xie

PVP 2006; 49-55doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93186

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , China , Design , Regulations , Nuclear engineering , Safety

Asset Management Evaluation: The Key Role of Expert Elicitation

C. E. Bauby, P. Haik, E. Remy, B. Ricard, F. Billy

PVP 2006; 57-65doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93237

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Topics: Durability , Feedback , Knowledge management , Life cycle management , Modeling , Nuclear power stations , Probability , Risk

CFD-Tool for Assessment of the Reactor Pressure Vessel Integrity in Pressure Thermal Shock Conditions: Influence of Turbulence Model and Mesh Refinement on the Vessel Thermal Loading During PTS Transient

A. Martin, S. Benhamadouche, G. Bezdikian, F. Beaud, F. Lestang

PVP 2006; 67-74doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93311

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Pressure , Reactor vessels , Thermal shock , Transients (Dynamics) , Turbulence , Vessels , Accidents , Coolants , Cooling

Taking Advantage of Signal Processing Techniques for the Life Management of NPP Components

L. Chatellier, S. Dubost, F. Peisey, B. Richard, L. Fournier, Yves Goussard, Raphae¨l Guichard

PVP 2006; 75-84doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93313

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Signal processing , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy currents (Electricity) , Nondestructive evaluation , Ultrasonics , Flaw detection , In-service inspection , Inspection , Inverse problems

Fracture Toughness Characterization of Midland Beltline Weld After High Dose of Irradiation

Mikhail A. Sokolov, Randy K. Nanstad

PVP 2006; 85-89doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93321

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Neutrons , Fluence (Radiation measurement) , Reactor vessels , Shapes , Steel , Annealing , Embrittlement , Temperature

Stock Effects on Exceptional Maintenance Tasks Taking Into Account Risks

J. Lonchampt, C. Domecq, C. E. Bauby

PVP 2006; 91-97doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93351

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Topics: Maintenance , Failure , Nuclear power stations , Probability

Modelling of Irradiation Embrittlement in the Ductile to Brittle Transition Range for an A508 Pressure Vessel Steel

B. Tanguy, J. Besson, S. Bugat

PVP 2006; 99-106doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93400

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Topics: Brittleness , Embrittlement , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Modeling , Pressure vessels , Steel , Ductile fracture , Brittle fracture , Yield stress , Engineering simulation

Reactor Pressure Vessel and Reactor Coolant Circuit Cast Duplex Stainless Steel Components: Contribution of the Expertise for Life Management Studies

Georges Bezdikian

PVP 2006; 107-119doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93403

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Topics: Circuits , Nuclear reactor coolants , Reactor vessels , Stainless steel , Maintenance , Nuclear power stations , Pressurized water reactors , Databases , Feedback , Irradiation (Radiation exposure)

Monitoring of a Radiation Embrittlement by a Reliable Fluence Evaluation With a Neutron Dosimetry in a Reactor Pressure Vessel

SamLai Lee, ByoungChul Kim, ChoonSung Yoo, KeeOk Chang

PVP 2006; 121-125doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93500

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Topics: Dosimetry , Embrittlement , Fluence (Radiation measurement) , Neutrons , Radiation (Physics) , Reactor vessels , Vessels , Nuclear reactors , Pressure vessels , Cavities

Material Degradation in ACR-700 Fuel Channel Components

V. N. Shah, K. Natesan, C. A. Greene

PVP 2006; 127-139doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93656

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Topics: Fuels , Materials degradation , Pressure , Design , Coolants , Water , Failure , Uranium , Corrosion , Cracking (Materials)

Repairability of Underclad Cracks in the Main Vessel and of BMI Leakages Using Robots

Damien Thauvin, Marcel Tortolano, Jacques Guillet

PVP 2006; 141-146doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93827

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Leakage , Robots , Vessels , Maintenance , Machining , Welding , Delays , Dosimetry , Instrumentation

Observation of Fatigue Crack Initiation and Propagation for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steels in Oxygenated Water at Elevated Temperature

Makoto Higuchi, Katsumi Sakaguchi

PVP 2006; 147-156doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-94037

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Topics: Alloys , Carbon , Fatigue cracks , Steel , Temperature , Water , Fatigue life , Oxygen , Alloy steel , Fracture (Materials)

Fatigue Life Assessment of Boiler Components Under Cyclic Operating Conditions

Jinhua Shi, William Bell, Alan M. Laird

PVP 2006; 157-166doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-94065

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Topics: Boilers , Fatigue life , Cycles , Fatigue , Heat recovery steam generators , Thermocouples , Coal , Control systems , Fatigue damage , Finite element analysis

Laser Peening Issues

Influence of Laser Parameters on Residual Stress Field of AISI 304 Stainless Steel Induced by Laser Peening: A Finite Element Analysis

Xiang Ling, Weiwei Peng

PVP 2006; 169-177doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93097

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Laser hardening , Lasers , Stainless steel , Stress , Compressive stress , Stress corrosion cracking , Finite element methods , Materials properties , Power density

Enhancement of Surface Properties by Laser Peening Without Coating

Yuji Sano, Igor Altenberger, Berthold Scholtes, Kiyotaka Masaki, Yasuo Ochi, Koichi Akita

PVP 2006; 179-184doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93303

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Topics: Coating processes , Coatings , Laser hardening , Surface properties , High cycle fatigue , Water , Aluminum casting alloys , Fatigue , Lasers , Nd-YAG lasers

Improving the Properties of Materials With Laser-Peening: An Overview on French Activities

P. Peyre, L. Berthe, R. Fabbro

PVP 2006; 185-192doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93307

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Topics: Laser hardening , Materials properties , Corrosion , Fatigue , Lasers , Aluminum alloys , Modeling , Plasma physics , Residual stresses , Shock (Mechanics)

Transportable Laser Peening System for Field Applications to Improve Fatigue and SCC Resistance of Offshore Components and Structures

Lloyd A. Hackel, C. Brent Dane, Fritz Harris, Jon Rankin, Chanh Truong

PVP 2006; 193-198doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93334

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Topics: Fatigue , Laser hardening , Ocean engineering , Steel , Aluminum , Aerospace industry , Alloys , Ceramics , Fatigue life , Life extension

Fatigue Performance of Laser Peened 7050-T7451 Aluminum Alloy

Adrian T. DeWald, Harold Luong, John E. VanDalen, Michael R. Hill

PVP 2006; 199-202doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93416

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Topics: Aluminum alloys , Fatigue , Lasers , Laser hardening , Stress , Fatigue failure , Fatigue life , Fatigue testing , Surface finishing

Shakedown During Fatigue of Residual Stresses Introduced by Different Mechanical Surface Treatments

Christopher M. Gill, Philip J. Withers, Alex Evans, Neil Fox, Koichi Akita

PVP 2006; 203-207doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93697

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Topics: Fatigue , Residual stresses , Surface finishing , Stress , Metals , Glass beads , X-ray diffraction , Drilling , Fatigue life , Glass

Maintenance and Safe Operation of Pressure Equipment

Extending Pressure Relief Valve Inspection Intervals by Using Statistical Analysis of Proof Test Data

Robert E. Gross, Stephen P. Harris

PVP 2006; 211-219doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93109

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Topics: Inspection , Relief valves , Statistical analysis , Valves , Safety , Failure , Springs

Research of Elastomeric Expansion for Tube-to-Tubesheet Joint

J. W. Hao, H. L. Pan, S. H. Tang

PVP 2006; 221-225doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93164

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Topics: Elastomers , Pressure , Stress

Numerical Assessment of Pipe Effort in Large Deformed Areas

Boris Blyukher, Jerzy Malachowski, Tadeusz Niezgoda, Piotr Szurgott

PVP 2006; 227-232doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93185

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Topics: Pipes , Deformation , Pipelines , Computer simulation , Numerical analysis , Stress , Testing

Weather Seal Design for Pipe Flanges

Tsutomu Kikuchi, Ryoji Ogiso

PVP 2006; 233-238doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93195

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Topics: Design , Flanges , Pipes , Leakage , Risk , Temperature , Heat , High temperature

Establishing Minimum Pressurization Temperature (MPT) for Heavy Wall Reactors in Hydroprocessing Units

James E. McLaughlin

PVP 2006; 239-247doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93243

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Topics: Temperature , Hydrogen , Fracture (Process) , Vessels , American Petroleum Institute , Embrittlement , Reactor vessels , Steel , Construction , Fracture toughness

Investigation on Tendency of Stress in Local Thin Area of Shell Plate of Oil Storage Tank

Hai Yuan, Kazuma Kawano, Kazuyoshi Sekine, Hiroaki Maruyama

PVP 2006; 249-253doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93254

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Topics: Shells , Storage tanks , Stress , Earthquakes , Fitness-for-service , Pressure , Shapes

Fitness for Service and Remaining Life Assessment for 1-1/4Cr-1/2Mo Reactor System Piping on a Catalytic Reformer Unit

Ayman M. Cheta, Ray Konet, F. Skip Hoyt

PVP 2006; 255-258doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93275

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , Nuclear reactors , Pipes , Remaining life assessment , Stress , Creep , Corrosion , Cracking (Materials) , Damage , Failure

Integrity of Roller Expanded Tube-to-Tubesheet Joints With Over-Enlarged Tubesheet Holes

A. N. Shuaib, N. Merah, M. Ahmed, Y. N. Al-Nassar, S. S. Al-Anizi

PVP 2006; 259-265doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93296

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Topics: Rollers , Clearances (Engineering) , Metals , Design , Heat exchangers , Pressure , Work hardening

Don’t Miss “Obvious” Hazards: Lessons Learned From Chemical Safety Board Investigations

Stephen J. Wallace

PVP 2006; 267-273doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93411

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Topics: Hazards , Safety , Accidents , Design , Failure , Inspection , Maintenance , Overpressure protection , Production facilities , Vessels

Stress Analysis and Assessment for Nozzle Welding Area Enduring High Pressure and High Temperature

Wenge Zhang, Xuedong Chen, Tiecheng Yang, Jianrong Li, Jilin Yu

PVP 2006; 275-278doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93440

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Topics: Heat exchangers , High pressure (Physics) , High temperature , Nozzles , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Welding , Stress , Fracture (Materials) , Heat , Reactor vessels

Comparison of Acceptance Criteria for Ultrasonic Inspection of ASME CC 2235, Dutch Standard TO 98-54 and API RP 579

Ken M. Gottselig

PVP 2006; 279-288doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93661

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Topics: Acceptance criteria , American Petroleum Institute , Inspection , Pressure vessels , ASME Standards , Diffraction , Fitness-for-service , Flight

A Study of Influence of Locally Reduced Thickness on Stress of Bottom Annular Plate of Oil Storage Tank During Uplifting by Seismic Loading

Satoru Yamaguchi, Kazuo Ishida, Takashi Ibata, Kazuma Kawano, Kazuyoshi Sekine, Hiroaki Maruyama

PVP 2006; 289-295doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93694

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Topics: Storage tanks , Stress , Metals , Earthquakes , Plates (structures) , Corrosion , Damage , Dimensions , Finite element methods , Finite element model

Buckling of Single-Deck Floating Roofs in Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks Due to Circumferential Bending Load

Shoichi Yoshida, Kazuhiro Kitamura

PVP 2006; 297-303doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93696

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Topics: Buckling , Roofs , Storage tanks , Stress , Failure , Sloshing , Bifurcation , Buoyancy , Damage , Earthquakes

Extreme Value Analysis of Heat Exchanger Tube Inspection Data

W. David Wang

PVP 2006; 305-313doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93702

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Inspection , American Petroleum Institute , Petrochemicals , Petroleum , Risk-based inspection , Shells

Ultrasonic Measurement of Mechanical Properties of SA-516-70 Steel in Wet H₂S Services

W. David Wang

PVP 2006; 315-319doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93812

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Topics: Mechanical properties , Steel , Ultrasonic measurement , Fracture (Materials) , Carbon steel , Cracking (Materials) , Damage , Density , Fracture (Process) , Hydrogen embrittlement

Status of Repair Welding Guideline on Pressure Equipment in Japan

Eiichi Yamamoto, Yasuhiro Hara, Takayasu Tahara

PVP 2006; 321-326doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93830

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Topics: Maintenance , Pressure equipment , Welding , Chemical industry , Databases , Petroleum

Establishing Integrity Operating Windows for Hydrocarbon Process Plants

John T. Reynolds

PVP 2006; 327-331doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93983

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Topics: Diseases , Pressure equipment

Current Status of Developing RBI Guideline in Japan

Shinsuke Sakai

PVP 2006; 333-337doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93984

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , Inspection , Maintenance , Risk-based inspection , Risk-based maintenance

Qualification and Testing, Pumps and Valves, Materials and Components

Fracture Toughness of Stainless Steel Cladding for Evaluation of the Degraded Davis-Besse RPV Head

Randy K. Nanstad, Mikhail A. Sokolov

PVP 2006; 341-346doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93308

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Topics: Cladding systems (Building) , Fracture toughness , Stainless steel , Disks , Fractography , Alloy steel , Cavities , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Irradiation (Radiation exposure)

Coordinated Research Projects at IAEA Concerning RPV and Structural Integrity

William Server, Timothy Hardin, Milan Brumovsky´

PVP 2006; 347-350doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93366

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Nuclear power , Nuclear power stations , Pressurized water reactors , Reactor vessels , Safety , Steel , Testing , Thermal shock

Use of an Offset in Assessing Radiation Embrittlement Data and Predictive Methods

Naoki Soneda, Colin English, William Server

PVP 2006; 351-357doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93369

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Topics: Embrittlement , Radiation (Physics) , Surveillance , Electromagnetic scattering , Reactor vessels , Underpinning

Experimental Investigation on Double-Layered Pipe During Hydro-Expanding

Jinyang Zheng, Fujun Liu, Shoubao Ding, Xiaolian Guo

PVP 2006; 359-364doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93448

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Topics: Pipes , Pressure

Some Comparisons and Potential Structural Integrity Methodology Transfer Between the Petroleum Industry and the Nuclear Power Industry

William Server, Bruce Craig

PVP 2006; 365-370doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93679

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Topics: Nuclear industry , Petroleum industry , Failure mechanisms , Fertilizer application , Fracture mechanics , Materials degradation , Petroleum

Applicability of Master Curve Method to Japanese Reactor Pressure Vessel Steels

Naoki Miura, Naoki Soneda, Taku Arai, Kenji Dohi

PVP 2006; 371-378doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93792

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Topics: Reactor vessels , Steel , Fracture toughness , Temperature , Brittleness , Notch testing , Phase transition temperature , Statistical distributions

Design of Large Size High Pressure Raised Face Flanges to Meet ASME/ANSI B16.5 Standard

L. I. Ezekoye, T. J. Matty

PVP 2006; 379-384doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93804

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Topics: Design , Flanges , High pressure (Physics) , Pipes , Pressure , Dimensions , Engineering systems and industry applications , Temperature , Testing

An Improved Method for Assessing Transient Thermal Stresses at a Pressure Vessel Nozzle

David H. Nash

PVP 2006; 385-391doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-94034

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Topics: Nozzles , Pressure vessels , Thermal stresses , Transients (Dynamics) , Temperature , Design , Finite element methods , Fluids , Numerical analysis , Shells

Control Mechanisms of Stress Redistribution Locus in Structures

Naoto Kasahara, Ichiro Furuhashi

PVP 2006; 393-400doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-94038

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Topics: Stress , Constitutive equations , Design , Inelastic analysis , Creep , Structural analysis , Tension

Analysis and Experimental Verification of SCC Characteristics of Typical Chinese Steels for Pressure Vessels Under Wet H₂S Environment

Xuedong Chen, Jialing Jiang, Tiecheng Yang, Jiushao Hu, Zhibin Ai, Weihe Guan, Chuanqing Cheng

PVP 2006; 401-410doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-94043

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Topics: Crack propagation , Pressure vessels , Steel

Brittle Fracture of Thin Wall Pressure Equipment

Yasushi Ogayu

PVP 2006; 411-414doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-94046

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Topics: Brittle fracture , Pressure equipment , Thin wall structures , Fracture (Materials) , Low temperature , Welded joints , Pipelines , Wall thickness , American Petroleum Institute , Carbon steel

Fracture Assessment of Welded Joint With Geometrical Discontinuity Using the Weibull Stress

Satoshi Igi, Takahiro Kubo, Masayoshi Kurihara, Fumiyoshi Minami

PVP 2006; 415-421doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-94047

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Stress , Welded joints , Brittle fracture , Fracture toughness , Corners (Structural elements) , Finite element analysis , Metals , Microcracks

Risk and Reliability

Risk-Based Inspection of Relief Valves

John Camburn, Kenneth L. Saunders

PVP 2006; 425-429doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93112

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Topics: Relief valves , Risk-based inspection , Inspection , Failure , Probability , Maintenance , Testing

Evolution of New Gasket Type Increases Reliability in HF Alkylation Unit

Julie L. Simonton, Leon K. Barry

PVP 2006; 431-433doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93119

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Topics: Gaskets , Reliability , Flanges , Corrosion , Carbon steel , Leakage , Damage , Durability , Fillers (Materials) , Iron

Maintenance Optimization of LWRs Based on PFM Analysis

Shinobu Yoshimura, Kazuo Furuta, Yoshihiro Isobe, Mitsuyuki Sagisaka, Michiyasu Noda, Tetsuya Wada, Hiroshi Akiba

PVP 2006; 435-444doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93619

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Topics: Light water reactors , Maintenance , Optimization , Safety , Economic analysis , Economics , Fracture mechanics , Nuclear power , Nuclear power stations , Pipes

Transportation, Storage and Disposal of Radioactive Materials

Post Fire Transient Temperature Distribution in Drum Type Packages

Allen C. Smith

PVP 2006; 447-452doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93040

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Topics: Fire , Temperature distribution , Transients (Dynamics) , Temperature , Heat , Containment vessels , Thermal resistance , Thermal conductivity , Thermal properties , Waves

A New Ni-Cr-Mo-Based Gadolinium Structural Alloy for Neutron Adsorption Application in Radioactive Material Packages

Paul McConnell, Charles Robino, Ron Mizia, John DuPont, Gregg Wachs, William Hurt

PVP 2006; 453-462doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93042

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Topics: Alloys , Gadolinium , Neutrons , Radioactive substances , Absorption , Corrosion , Molybdenum , Nickel , ASTM International , Mechanical engineers

Rigid/Unyielding Surface Characterization Using Modal Testing Techniques

Edwin G. Estochen

PVP 2006; 463-467doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93052

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Topics: Surface characterization , Testing , Impact testing , Deformation , Dynamic response , Mechanical properties , Packaging

Sensitivity Analysis of the 9975 Packaging Thermal Response Using Factorial Design Methods

Narendra K. (Nick) Gupta

PVP 2006; 469-477doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93062

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Topics: Design methodology , Packaging , Sensitivity analysis , Design , Thermal properties , Finite element analysis , Manufacturing , Boundary-value problems , Convection , Emissivity

Certification of SAFESHIELD 2999A

Yung Liu, Steve Bellamy, James Shuler

PVP 2006; 479-487doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93117

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Topics: Accidents , Containment , Ion exchange , Isotopes , Licensing , Liquid metals , Maintenance , National defense , Packaging , Propulsion systems

The Safe Transport of Radioactive Material: Principles and Their Application in the United Kingdom

Edmund J. Morgan-Warren

PVP 2006; 489-497doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93126

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Topics: Radioactive substances , Safety , Contamination , Emergencies , Packaging , Radiation (Physics) , Regulations , Testing

The Industry Commitment to Global Transport Safety Standards

Lorne Green

PVP 2006; 499-502doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93140

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Topics: Safety , Regulations , Stability , Cycles , Flow (Dynamics)

Deployment and Operation of the ES-3100 Type B Shipping Container

Jeffrey G. Arbital, Dean R. Tousley, Dennis B. Miller

PVP 2006; 503-508doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93147

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Topics: Containers , Packaging , Radioactive substances , Transportation systems , Instrumentation , Licensing , National defense , Regulations , Regulatory compliance , Security

Preliminary Results of Stainless Steel Impact Bending Tests

Spencer D. Snow, D. Keith Morton, Tommy E. Rahl, Robert K. Blandford, Thomas J. Hill

PVP 2006; 509-515doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93161

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Topics: Stainless steel , Impact testing , Construction , Containers , Deformation , Mechanical properties , Radioactive substances , Spent nuclear fuels , Stress , Tensile testing

Drop Simulation of 6M Drum With Locking-Ring Closure and Liquid Contents

Tsu-Te Wu

PVP 2006; 517-525doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93323

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Topics: Simulation , Stress , Water , Equations of state , Finite element model , Gaskets , Numerical analysis , Rubber , Torque , Wave propagation

Dynamic Simulation of Shipping Package Subjected to Torque Load and Sequential Impacts

Tsu-Te Wu, Paul S. Blanton, Glenn A. Abramczyk

PVP 2006; 527-538doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93326

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Topics: Simulation , Stress , Torque , Damage , Accidents , Deformation , Dynamic analysis , Kinematics , Modeling , Packaging

Type B Package Radioactive Material Contents Compliance

S. J. Hensel, R. W. Watkins, A. C. Smith

PVP 2006; 539-543doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93375

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Topics: Packaging , Radioactive substances , Regulations , Transportation systems

Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility Design/Engineering Glovebox: Fire Protection Safety

Lary J. Rosenbloom, Richard A. Berry

PVP 2006; 545-547doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93377

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Topics: Design engineering , Fire , Fuels , Manufacturing , Safety , Design , Hazards , Earthquakes , Explosives , Ignition

Effect of Chemistry Variations in Plate and Weld Filler Metal on the Corrosion Performance of Ni-Cr-Mo Alloys

David V. Fix, Rau´l B. Rebak

PVP 2006; 549-559doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93417

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Topics: Alloys , ASTM International , Chemistry , Corrosion , Filler metals , Heat

Comparative Corrosion Behavior of Two Palladium-Containing Titanium Alloys

Tiangan Lian, Takashi Yashiki, Takenori Nakayama, Tomoaki Nakanishi, Rau´l B. Rebak

PVP 2006; 561-569doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93418

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Topics: Corrosion , Palladium , Titanium alloys

Methods to Calculate Corrosion Rates for Alloy 22 From Polarization Resistance Experiments

Lana L. Wong, Sue I. Martin, Rau´l B. Rebak

PVP 2006; 571-580doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93421

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Topics: Alloys , Corrosion , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves)

Long-Term Corrosion Behavior of Alloy 22 in 5 M CaCl₂ at 120°C

John C. Estill, Gary A. Hust, Kenneth J. Evans, Marshall L. Stuart, Rau´l B. Rebak

PVP 2006; 581-589doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93422

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Topics: Alloys , Corrosion

Anodic Behavior of Alloy 22 in High Nitrate Brines at Temperatures Higher Than 100°C

Gabriel O. Ilevbare, Robert A. Etien, John C. Estill, Gary A. Hust, Ahmet Yilmaz, Marshall L. Stuart, Raul B. Rebak

PVP 2006; 591-600doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93423

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Topics: Alloys , Corrosion , Temperature , Corrosion resistance , Electrochemical analysis , Electrolytes , High temperature , Silver

Introduction to the Department of Energy Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility Design/Engineering

Anne-Marie Choho, James H. Shipp, Jr., Keyes Niemer, Richard Sanchez

PVP 2006; 601-608doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93537

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Topics: Design engineering , Fuels , Manufacturing

MOX Fuel Fabrication Glovebox Window Qualification Criteria

Bruce E. Brunsdon, John J. O’Sullivan, Oscar B. Shirani, Guillaume Malagoli

PVP 2006; 609-616doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93615

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Topics: Acceptance criteria , Accidents , Design , Evaluation methods , Fuels , Gaskets , Manufacturing , Membranes , Modeling , Natural phenomena

Justification for Onsite Transfer of Type B Packages After Extended Storage

T. Kurt Houghtaling, T. Eric Skidmore

PVP 2006; 617-622doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93649

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Topics: Storage , Surveillance , Maintenance , Packaging , Safety , Transportation systems , Accidents , Bearings , Insulation , Leakage

Addressing the Monitoring and Transport of Radioactively Contaminated Scrap Metal: An International Approach

Ronald B. Pope, Deborah Kopsick, Shih-Yew Chen, Ray Turner, Martin Magold

PVP 2006; 623-630doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93668

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Topics: Scrap metals , Calibration , Environmental Protection Agency , Maintenance , Metals , Radiation measurement , Radioactive substances , Radioactivity , Scrap metal industry , Sensors

Helium Leak Test of a General Purpose Fissile Package (GPFP)

Donald J. Trapp

PVP 2006; 631-635doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93704

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Topics: Helium , Leakage , Containment vessels , Design , Highways , Manufacturing , Radioactive substances , Ships , Vessels

Electrochemical Testing of Gas Tungsten Arc Welded and Reduced Pressure Electron Beam Welded Alloy 22

S. Daniel Day, Frank M. G. Wong, Steven R. Gordon, Lana L. Wong, Raul B. Rebak

PVP 2006; 637-647doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93730

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Topics: Alloys , Cathode ray oscilloscopes , Corrosion , Electrochemical analysis , Electron beams , Gas tungsten arc welding , Pressure , Tungsten

Natural Convection/Radiation Heat Transfer Simulations of an Enclosed Array of Vertical Rods

N. R. Chalasani, Miles Greiner

PVP 2006; 649-657doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93734

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Topics: Heat transfer , Natural convection , Radiation (Physics) , Rods , Simulation , Temperature , Heat , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Helium

Use of Fuel Assembly/Backfill Gas Effective Thermal Conductivity Models to Predict Basket and Fuel Cladding Temperatures Within a Rail Package During Normal Transport

Miles Greiner, Kishore Kumar Gangadharan, Mithun Gudipati

PVP 2006; 659-668doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93742

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Topics: Cladding systems (Building) , Fuels , Manufacturing , Rails , Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Wall temperature , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Heat

Developing Solutions to Regional Latin America’s Spent Fuel Needs: Supporting the IAEA Mission

Matthew R. Feldman

PVP 2006; 669-673doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93746

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Topics: Spent nuclear fuels , Radioactive substances , Teams , Biomedicine , Design , Inspection , Isotopes , Leadership , Nuclear power , Nuclear reactor safety

Fire Durations of Concern for a Modern Legal Weight Truck Cask

Neelima Mallidi, Miles Greiner, Venkata V. R. Venigalla

PVP 2006; 675-683doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93748

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Topics: Fire , Trucks , Weight (Mass) , Temperature , Cladding systems (Building) , Containment , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Creep , Cushioning materials

Corrosion Resistance of Iron-Based Amorphous Metal Coatings

J. C. Farmer, J. J. Haslam, S. D. Day, T. Lian, R. Rebak, N. Yang, L. Aprigliano

PVP 2006; 685-691doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93835

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Topics: Coatings , Corrosion resistance , Iron , Metals , Alloys , Containers , Sprays , Spent nuclear fuels , Stainless steel , Yttrium

Benchmark Natural Convection/Radiation Simulations Within an Enclosed Array of Horizontal Heated Rods

Pablo E. Araya Go´mez, Miles Greiner

PVP 2006; 693-702doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-94021

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Topics: Natural convection , Radiation (Physics) , Rods , Simulation , Temperature , Engineering simulation , Convection , Heat , Heat transfer , Stress

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