Published 1986 | Version v1
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Prevention of bolting degradation or failure in pressure boundary and support applications

Creators

  • 1. Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville (USA)
  • 2. Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Atlanta, GA (USA)
  • 3. Raymond Engineering Co., Middletown, Connecticut (USA)
  • 4. Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (USA)

Description

A discussion is presented of bolting degradation or failure experience in pressure boundary and component support applications in US commercial nuclear plants and the industry program to prevent failures in the future. The focus turns to steps which plant owners can take today to guard against pressure boundary bolt failure or degradation for existing plants or units being constructed. 'Tools' or products which the plant owner can expect from current industry programs which will be available in the near future to aid in understanding and improving bolting practices are described. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Int. J. Press. Vessels Piping
Journal Volume
25
Journal Issue
1-4
Series
Int. J. Press. Vessels Piping.
Journal Page Range
333-357
ISSN
0308-0161
CODEN
PRVPA

Conference

Title
4. International Seminar on Assuring Structural Integrity of Steel Reactor Pressure Boundary Components.
Dates
26-27 Aug 1985.
Place
Ispra (Italy).

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
18065699
Subject category
S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CRACKS; FAILURES; FASTENERS; LEAKS; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; PRESSURE VESSELS; REACTOR COMPONENTS; STRESS CORROSION; SUPPORTS
Descriptors DEC
CHEMICAL REACTIONS; CONTAINERS; CORROSION; MECHANICAL STRUCTURES; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; POWER PLANTS; THERMAL POWER PLANTS