Published August 2006
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Journal article
A finite element model for static strength analysis of CANDU fuel bundle
Description
A static strength analysis finite-element model has been developed using the ANSYS computer code in order to simulate the axial compression in CANDU type fuel bundle subject to hydraulic drag loads, deflection of fuel elements and stresses and displacements in the end plates. The validation of the finite-element model has been done by comparison with the out-reactor strength test results. Comparison of model predictions with the experimental results showed very good agreement. The comparative assessment reveals that SEU43 and SEU43L fuel bundles are able to withstand high flow rate without showing a significant geometric instability. (orig.)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Kerntechnik (1987)
- Journal Volume
- 71
- Journal Issue
- 4
- Journal Page Range
- p. 203-207
- ISSN
- 0932-3902
- CODEN
- KERNEU
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Germany
- Country of Input or Organization
- Germany
- INIS RN
- 37095901
- Subject category
- S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
- Descriptors DEI
- A CODES; CANDU TYPE REACTORS; COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION; DIAGRAMS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; FUEL ELEMENTS; MESH GENERATION; REACTOR CORES; STATISTICS; STRESS ANALYSIS; TUBES
- Descriptors DEC
- CALCULATION METHODS; COMPUTER CODES; HEAVY WATER MODERATED REACTORS; INFORMATION; MATHEMATICAL SOLUTIONS; MATHEMATICS; NUMERICAL SOLUTION; POWER REACTORS; PRESSURE TUBE REACTORS; REACTOR COMPONENTS; REACTORS; SIMULATION; THERMAL REACTORS