Mechanical Damage to LMFBR Structures from a Severe CDA. Summary Report of Work Accomplished in FY 1976

Abstract

During FY 76 a study was undertaken to analyze the response of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor (CRBR) primary containment system to three specific Core Disruptive Accidents (CDAs). These CDAs are represented by core energetics of 300, 661, and 1200 MJ when expanded to one atmosphere (1.01 x 10 to the 5th power Pa). In particular the response of the reactor vessel closure headshear ring structural system to the CDA loadings was analyzed. Details of the hydrodynamic and structural analyses are presented in an appendix. Preliminary results of an analysis of the structural response of the CRBR outlet piping elbow to CDA loadings are given. Other work performed as a part of a general consulting service to NRC is summarized in the text.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 08, 1977
Accession Number
ADA039114

Entities

People

  • Richard A. Lorenz

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Breeder Reactors
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Control Rods
  • Engineering
  • Explosions
  • Geometry
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Project Management
  • Safety Analysis
  • Safety Engineering
  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Response
  • Two Dimensional

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