Structural considerations for hot and cold pipe clamps in LMFBR applications

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:5315200

Anderson, M J; Huang, S N; Wagner, S E; Kappauf, H; Wirtz, K H

A series of analytical studies are described which evaluate stress levels induced in a 600 mm high temperature, thin-wall sodium pipeline by two alternate clamp designs. The first design consists of a band mounted directly on the pipe and is called the hot clamp. The second design consists of a band mounted using insulation standoffs and is called the cold clamp. Pipe stress levels induced by transient thermal dead weight and seismic loads are discussed. Pipe stress levels and system dynamic spring rates are presented. Procedures utilized to combine clamp induced pipe stress with other short and long term pipe system stresses are detailed. Recommendations for practical application in LMFBR pipe systems are made.

• Research Organization: Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76FF02170
• OSTI ID: 5315200
• Report Number(s): HEDL-SA-2842-FP; CONF-830607-32; ON: DE84006564
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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