Published 1994 | Version v1
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Aspects of design and stress classification of a PWR support structure

  • 1. COPES/IPEN-CNEN/SP, Sao Paulo (Brazil). Structural Mechanics Div.

Description

This paper presents the stress analysis of a support structure of a nuclear PWR vessel. Different geometries and thermal boundary conditions are considered to achieve a viable design of the support structure. FE analyses are performed with the ANSYS program. For the stress verification, the ASME Section 3 requirements are applied. This article also presents: (1) a discussion on the stress classification and linearization, and (2) the jurisdictional boundary between the ASME Subsection NB (Class 1 Components) and Subsection NF (Components Supports)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Imprint Place
New York, NY (United States)
ISBN
0-7918-1350-9
Imprint Title
Recertification and stress classification issues. PVP-Vol. 277
Imprint Pagination
175 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 103-108.

Conference

Title
1994 pressure vessels and piping conference.
Dates
19-23 Jun 1994.
Place
Minneapolis, MN (United States).

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-940613--.