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Modeling of internal tubing and supports in an LMFBR steam generator

Conference · · Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5453798
This paper presents the detailed finite element modeling used in performing an analysis of internal tubing within a helically coiled Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR) Steam Generator. It provides a qualitative approach to account for the effects of tube and clamp interaction loads resulting from differential thermal expansion and seismic loadings. The model is also used to describe the natural frequency characteristics of the entire tube system for evaluation of flow-induced vibration loadings.
Research Organization:
Babcock and Wilcox, Barberton, OH
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-77ET37209
OSTI ID:
5453798
Report Number(s):
CONF-821018-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States) Journal Volume: 82-JPGC-NE-10
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English