HITEP_RCC-MRx Program for the Support of Elevated Temperature Design Evaluation and Defect Assessment

2019 ◽  
Vol 141 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyeong-Yeon Lee ◽  
Min-Gu Won ◽  
Nam-Su Huh
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Design Evaluation ◽  
Piping System ◽  
Software Platform ◽  
Defect Assessment ◽  
Class 1 ◽  
Nuclear Component ◽  
Elevated Temperature Design ◽  
Integrated Software

An integrated software platform of high-temperature design evaluation and defect assessment for a nuclear component and piping system subjected to high-temperature operation in creep regime has been developed. The program, called “HITEP_RCC-MRx,” is based on French nuclear grade high-temperature design code of RCC-MRx and enables a designer to conduct not only elevated temperature design evaluation but also elevated temperature defect assessment. HITEP_RCC-MRx consists of three modules: “HITEP_RCC-DBA,” which is programmed for the design-by-analysis (DBA) evaluation for class 1 pressure boundary components such as the pressure vessel and heat exchangers according to the RB-3200 procedures; “HITEP_RCC-PIPE,” which is programmed for the design-by-rule (DBR) evaluation according to the RB-3600 procedures; and “HITEP_RCC-A16,” which is programmed for high-temperature defect assessment according to the A16 procedures. The program has been verified with a number of related example problems on modules of DBA, Pipe, and A16. It was shown from the verification examples that integrated software platform of HITEP_RCC-MRx is capable of conducting three functions of an elevated temperature design evaluation for pressure boundary components and for piping, and an elevated defect assessment in an efficient and reliable way.

Development of a Program for High-Temperature Design Analysis and Defect Assessment According to RCC-MRx

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyeong-Yeon Lee ◽  
Min-Gu Won ◽  
Nam-Su Huh ◽  
Woo-Gon Kim
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Personal Computer ◽  
Heat Exchangers ◽  
Fusion Reactor ◽  
Design Analysis ◽  
Design Evaluation ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Defect Assessment ◽  
Class 1

A program for a high-temperature design analysis and defect assessment has been developed for an elevated temperature evaluation according to the RCC-MRx for Generation IV and fusion reactor systems. The program, called ‘HITEP_RCC-MRx,’ consists of three modules: ‘HITEP_RCC-DBA,’ which computerizes the design-by-analysis (DBA) for class 1 components such as the pressure vessel and heat exchangers according to RB-3200 procedures, ‘HITEP_RCC-PIPE,’ which computerizes the design-by-rule (DBR) analysis for class 1 piping according to RB-3600 procedures and ‘HITEP_RCC-A16,’ which computerizes high-temperature defect assessment according to the A16 procedures. It is a web-based program, and thus can operate on a smartphone as well as on a personal computer once it is connected to the URL. The program has been verified with a number of relevant example problems on DBA, Pipe, and A16. It was shown from the verification works that HITEP_RCC-MRx with the three modules conducts a design evaluation and a defect assessment in an efficient and reliable way.

Grade 11 High Temperature Steam Header Case History and Benchmark

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dave Dewees
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Method Validation ◽  
Case History ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Method Performance ◽  
Elevated Temperature Design ◽  
High Temperature Steam ◽  
Grade 11

The cost and complexity of design method validation at the component level makes actual and comprehensive benchmark cases challenging to obtain. This is especially true of elevated temperature design methods where component and material response is complicated by time-dependent creep and possibly creep-fatigue behavior. To support current Design-by-Analysis modernization development within Section I of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, service examples that are comprehensive enough to allow method validation, while still being tractable in complexity have been identified. To this end, the case history of a Grade 11 high temperature steam outlet header that was retired after 23 of years of service is presented. Detailed damage and deformation information is available which allows validation of creep material models, as well as future evaluation of candidate elevated temperature design method performance.

scholarly journals Inelastic Material Models of Type 316H for Elevated Temperature Design of Advanced High Temperature Reactors

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 4548
Author(s):  
Gyeong-Hoi Koo ◽  
Ji-Hyun Yoon
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Constitutive Equations ◽  
Isotropic Hardening ◽  
Material Models ◽  
Material Parameters ◽  
Hardening Behavior ◽  
Inelastic Material ◽  
High Temperature Reactors ◽  
Elevated Temperature Design

In this paper, the inelastic material models for Type 316H stainless steel, which is one of the principal candidate materials for elevated temperature design of the advanced high temperature reactors (HTRs) pressure retained components, are investigated and the required material parameters are identified to be used for both elasto-plastic models and unified viscoplastic models. In the constitutive equations of the inelastic material models, the kinematic hardening behavior is expressed with the Chaboche model with three backstresses, and the isotropic hardening behavior is expressed by the Voce model. The required number of material parameters is minimized to be ten in total. For the unified viscoplastic model, which can express both the time-independent plastic behavior and the time-dependent viscous behavior, the constitutive equations have the same kinematic and isotropic hardening parameters of the elasto-plastic material model with two additional viscous parameters. To identify the material parameters required for these constitutive equations, various uniaxial tests were carried out at isothermal conditions at room temperature and an elevated temperature range of 425–650 °C. The identified inelastic material parameters were validated through the comparison between tests and calculations.

Development of Software for the Implementation of Elastic and Simplified Inelastic Rules for Design of Class A Nuclear Components in Elevated Temperature Service

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Swindeman ◽  
T.-L. Sham ◽  
Robert I. Jetter
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Program Development ◽  
Nuclear Facility ◽  
Class A ◽  
Design Requirements ◽  
Elevated Temperature Design ◽  
Assessment Procedures ◽  
Initial Focus

Software is being developed to aid assessment procedures of components under specified loading conditions in accordance with the elevated temperature design requirements for Class A components in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components, Division 5, High Temperature Reactors, Subsection HB, Subpart B (HBB). There are many features and alternative paths of varying complexity in HBB. The initial focus of this program is a basic path through the various options for a single reference material, 316H stainless steel. However, the program will be structured for eventual incorporation all of the features and permitted materials of HBB. This paper focuses on a description of the overall program, particular challenges in developing numerical procedures for the assessment, and an overall description of the approach to computer program development.

Microstructural characterization of a rapidly solidified Al-Fe-V-Si alloy for elevated temperature applications

1988 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 550-551
Author(s):  
R. E. Franck ◽  
J. A. Hawk ◽  
G. J. Shiflet
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Grain Growth ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Microstructural Characterization ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Microstructural Stability ◽  
Elevated Temperature Strength ◽  
Temperature Applications

Rapid solidification processing (RSP) is one method of producing high strength aluminum alloys for elevated temperature applications. Allied-Signal, Inc. has produced an Al-12.4 Fe-1.2 V-2.3 Si (composition in wt pct) alloy which possesses good microstructural stability up to 425°C. This alloy contains a high volume fraction (37 v/o) of fine nearly spherical, α-Al12(Fe, V)3Si dispersoids. The improved elevated temperature strength and stability of this alloy is due to the slower dispersoid coarsening rate of the silicide particles. Additionally, the high v/o of second phase particles should inhibit recrystallization and grain growth, and thus reduce any loss in strength due to long term, high temperature annealing.The focus of this research is to investigate microstructural changes induced by long term, high temperature static annealing heat-treatments. Annealing treatments for up to 1000 hours were carried out on this alloy at 500°C, 550°C and 600°C. Particle coarsening and/or recrystallization and grain growth would be accelerated in these temperature regimes.

UDIMET 41

Alloy Digest ◽  
1964 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Precipitation Hardening ◽  
Base Alloy ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Nickel Base Alloy ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Nickel Base ◽  
Corrosion And Oxidation

Abstract UDIMET 41 is a vacuum induction melted precipitation hardening nickel-base alloy having outstanding room and elevated temperature properties. It possesses excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance. It is designed for highly stressed components operating in the 1400-1700 deg F temperature range. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as creep. It also includes information on low and high temperature performance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-92. Producer or source: Special Metals Inc..

MO-RE 40MA

Alloy Digest ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 47 (12) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Oxidation Resistance ◽  
Creep Strength ◽  
Heat Resistant Alloy ◽  
Resistant Alloy ◽  
Heat Resistant ◽  
Temperature Performance

Abstract MO-RE 40MA is a fully austenitic heat-resistant alloy for elevated temperature applications. The alloy is microalloyed for creep strength and oxidation resistance. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and tensile properties as well as creep. It also includes information on high temperature performance. Filing Code: Ni-548. Producer or source: Duraloy Technologies Inc.

UDDEHOLM QRO 80 MICRODIZED

Alloy Digest ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 36 (12) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Tool Steel ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Improved Performance

Abstract UHB QRO 80 MICRODIZED is a chromium-molybdenum-vanadium tool steel with improved performance for tooling used at elevated temperature as in forging, extrusion and die casting. It is electro-slag refined. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on high temperature performance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: TS-486. Producer or source: Uddeholm Aktiebolag.

J&L TYPE 309

Alloy Digest ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 52 (12) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Good Combination ◽  
Resistance To Oxidation ◽  
Cold Worked ◽  
Specialty Steel

Abstract Type 309 (UNS S30900) is an austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel widely used for elevated-temperature services. It has a good combination of oxidation resistance and corrosion-resisting properties. The alloy is essentially nonmagnetic when annealed and become slightly magnetic when cold worked. It is intended primarily for high-temperature applications at 816 deg C (1500 deg F) or higher where resistance to oxidation and/or corrosion is required. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties as well as creep. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: SS-896. Producer or source: J & L Specialty Steel Inc.

Investigation Into Thermal Stress Characteristics of Pipe-in-Pipe Under High Temperature Condition

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Si-Hwa Jeong ◽  
Min-Gu Won ◽  
Nam-Su Huh ◽  
Yun-Jae Kim ◽  
Young-Jin Oh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Thermal Stress ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Heat Transfer Analysis ◽  
Piping System ◽  
Curved Pipe ◽  
High Temperature Condition ◽  
Single Pipe ◽  
Radiation Conditions

In this paper, the thermal stress characteristics of the pipe-in-pipe (PIP) system under high temperature condition are analyzed. The PIP is a type of pipe applied in sodium-cooled faster reactor (SFR) and has a different geometry from a single pipe. In particular, under the high temperature condition of the SFR, the high thermal stress is generated due to the temperature gradient occurring between the inner pipe and outer pipe. To investigate the thermal stress characteristics, three cases are considered according to geometry of the support. The fully constrained support and intermediate support are considered for case 1 and 2, respectively. For case 3, both supports are applied to the actual curved pipe. The finite element (FE) analyses are performed in two steps for each case. Firstly, the heat transfer analysis is carried out considering the thermal conduction, convection and radiation conditions. From the heat transfer analysis, the temperature distribution results in the piping system are obtained. Secondly, the structural analysis is performed considering the temperature distribution results and boundary conditions. Finally, the effects of the geometric characteristics on the thermal stress in the PIP system are analyzed.

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