Abstract
In graphite-moderated nuclear reactors, the design life of the core is determined by the irradiation-induced changes in graphite. The property changes that occur within the polycrystalline structure of the graphite components can be attributed to irradiation damage to the individual crystals. This paper documents a finite-element model aimed at predicting dimensional changes in irradiated graphite components, including 'turn-around'.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 53-62 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Nuclear Energy |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Feb 2002 |
Keywords
- Mathematical modelling
- Power plant components
- Thermal effects