The use of reconstituted charpy specimens to extend R. E. Ginna reactor pressure surveillance data

Journal Article · Sat Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Nucl. Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6074563

Shogan, R P; Yanichko, S E; Galloway, W S

A technique was developed to weld end tabs on broken halves of irradiated Charpy impact specimens to produce new specimens. This method was then used to provide additional toughness data for weld metal irradiated in the R.E. Ginna reactor vessel surveillance program. The test results confirmed that the upper-shelf energy of the vessel weld surveillance metal was >68 J (50 ft.lb) as required by 10CFR50, Appendix G.

• Research Organization: Westinghouse Electric Corp., Res. and Devel. Center, Building 302, 1310 Beulah Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
• OSTI ID: 6074563
• Journal Information: Nucl. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 72:3; ISSN NUTYB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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