Development of structural design criteria for highly irradiated core components

Technical Report · Mon Mar 20 04:00:00 EST 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6817007· OSTI ID:6817007

Nelson, D V; Abo-El-Ata, M M; Stephen, J D; Sim, R G

This paper reviews development to date in the US of structural design criteria for fast breeder reactor core components. Since these components operate in an elevated temperature, fast neutron environment, the criteria for them must take into account the significant time-dependent changes in structural material behavior resulting from irradiation. Objective is to establish a national consensus on design rules, together with supporting rationale and analysis guidelines, with the goal of strengthening design and expediting licensing. After further validation, the Criteria will become an RDT Standard.

• Research Organization: General Electric Co., Sunnyvale, CA (USA). Fast Breeder Reactor Dept.
• DOE Contract Number: AT03-76SF71031
• OSTI ID: 6817007
• Report Number(s): GEFR-SP-067; CONF-780609-19
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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