Analysis of the father experiment with an engineering method devoted to high cycle thermal fatigue

Romain Beaufils, Stephan Courtin

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Abstract

Nuclear power plants necessarily include connections of branches conveying fluids at different temperatures. Thermohydraulic fluctuations arising from the turbulent mixing of the flows may affect the inner wall of the pipes and lead to fatigue damage. The FATHER experiment was carried out in order to better understand this phenomenon of High Cycle Thermal Fatigue (HCTF). The aim of this paper is to present an analysis of the FATHER experiment with a simplified engineering method which is used in French nuclear industry to identify and classify zones presenting a HCTF risk.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationASME 2011 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP 2011
Pages617-624
Number of pages8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2011
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2011 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP 2011 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 17 Jul 201121 Jul 2011

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP
Volume3
ISSN (Print)0277-027X

Conference

ConferenceASME 2011 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period17/07/1121/07/11

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