Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology

The Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers (대한기계학회)
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Structural Integrity Evaluation of Fuel Test Loop Submerged in Water Subjected to Postulated Pipe Rupture

  • Lee, Choon-Yeol (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Kwon, Jae-Do (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Lee, Yong-Son (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Kim, Kil-Soo (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety) ;
  • Kim, Jun-Yeun (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute)
  • Published : 2000.02.01
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Abstract

The structural integrity of the fuel test loop (FTL) in a Korean experimental reactor is evaluated when the FTL, submerged in a water environment, is subjected to a postulated pipe rupture. The analyses are performed under static and dynamic conditions, imposing the thrust force history at each postulated pipe rupture section. Through analysis the following results are found: l) A double ended guillotine can not be expected based on the toughness of the material, 2) the structural integrity of the chimney surrounding the FTL would not impede the structural integrity by the pipe whip. All analyses are performed by finite element methods.

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