Oak Ridge National Lab6 年
A Review of Finite Element Method Models for Nuclear Graphite Applications
basics steps to set up a FEM model, and analytical solutions used to validate simulations for this field of study. The objective of this paper is to inform researchers in the different available FEM ...
iaea.org1 年
Seismic Instrumentation System and Its Use in Post-earthquake Decision Making at Nuclear ...
It complements IAEA Safety Standards Series No. NS-G-1.6, Seismic Design and Qualification for Nuclear Power Plants, and Safety Reports Series No. 66, Earthquake Preparedness and Response for Nuclear ...
University of Bristol3 个月
Earthquake experiments extend safe operation of UK nuclear power stations
Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors (AGRs) in the UK nuclear power stations are subject to expected radiation ... that EDF and Atkins have used to reveal important insights into an aged graphite core's ...
Oak Ridge National Lab13 年
Characterization of Mechanical Properties of Nuclear Graphite Using Subsize Specimens and ...
The mechanical properties of NBG-18 nuclear grade graphite have been characterized using small specimen test techniques ... the size effect is not significant and much smaller than that predicted by ...
si.edu3 年
Model, Rocket Engine, NERVA Nuclear, on Moveable Test Stand, On Rails, 1:8 Scale
Shown here is a one-eighth scale model ... Application) nuclear rocket test engine on a movable stand equipped with rails. Originally conceived by the military for missile applications, the Atomic ...