Analysis of seismic sloshing of reactor tanks considering submerged components and seismic isolation

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5869155

Ma, D C; Chang, Y M

A study of the seismic sloshing response of a large pool-type reactor tank with several deck-mounted components is presented. The main objective of the study is to investigate the effects of internal components on the sloshing response and to determine the sloshing loads on the components. The study shows that the presence of internal components can significantly change the dynamic characteristics of the sloshing motion. The sloshing frequencies of a tank with internal components are considerably higher than those of a tank without internals. The higher sloshing frequencies reduce the sloshing wave height on the free surface but the dynamic pressures of the fluid are increased. The effects of seismic isolation on sloshing response are also presented.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 5869155
• Report Number(s): CONF-850670-14; ON: DE85010499
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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