Published 1986
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Journal article
Leak-before-break considerations for LMFBR structures
- 1. Internationale Atomreaktorbau G.m.b.H. (INTERATOM), Bergisch Gladbach (Germany, F.R.)
Description
Design and safety aspects of LMFBR's are discussed. The specific conditions of LMFBR's and in particular the pool-type reactor now favoured in Europe for commercial use are outlined. The leak-before-break criterion is evaluated with respect to the pool design and the safety concept. A procedure is proposed to demonstrate the leak-before-break behaviour by fracture mechanics analyses. The corresponding boundary conditions are discussed. The uncertainties which remain and the efforts to resolve them are indicated. (author)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Int. J. Press. Vessels Piping
- Journal Volume
- 24
- Journal Issue
- 4
- Series
- Int. J. Press. Vessels Piping.
- Journal Page Range
- 337-346
- ISSN
- 0308-0161
- CODEN
- PRVPA
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Country of Input or Organization
- United Kingdom
- INIS RN
- 18014674
- Subject category
- S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
- Descriptors DEI
- CRACKS; FAILURES; FRACTURE MECHANICS; LMFBR TYPE REACTORS; PRIMARY COOLANT CIRCUITS; REACTOR VESSELS; SAFETY; SPECIFICATIONS
- Descriptors DEC
- BREEDER REACTORS; CONTAINERS; COOLING SYSTEMS; EPITHERMAL REACTORS; FAST REACTORS; FBR TYPE REACTORS; LIQUID METAL COOLED REACTORS; MECHANICS; REACTOR COMPONENTS; REACTOR COOLING SYSTEMS; REACTORS