TERMINAL OBJECTIVE - h1017v2_17
THERMAL STRESS - h1017v2_19
TABLE 1 Coefficients of Linear Thermal Expansion
Thermal Stress - h1017v2_21
Figure 1 Stress on Reactor Vessel Wall
Thermal Stress Summary
PRESSURIZED THERMAL SHOCK
Figure 2 Heatup Stress Profile
Locations of Primary Concern
MATERIAL SCIENCE Module 4 Brittle Fracture
TABLE OF CONTENTS - h1017v2_29
LIST OF FIGURES - h1017v2_30
REFERENCES - h1017v2_32
TERMINAL OBJECTIVE - h1017v2_33
ENABLING OBJECTIVES (Cont.) - h1017v2_34
BRITTLE FRACTURE MECHANISM
Figure 1 Basic Fracture Types
Stress-Temperature Curves
Crack Initiation and Propagation
Figure 3 Fracture Diagram
Brittle Fracture Summary
MINIMUM PRESSURIZATION-TEMPERATURE CURVES
Figure 4 PCS Temperature vs. Pressure for Normal Operation
Figure 5 PCS Temperature vs. Hydrotest Pressure
Minimum Pressurization-Temperature Curves Summary
HEATUP AND COOLDOWN RATE LIMITS
Exceeding Heatup and Cooldown Rates
Heatup-Cooldown Rate Limits Summary
MATERIAL SCIENCE Module 5 Plant Materials
TABLE OF CONTENTS - h1017v2_51
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) - h1017v2_52
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) - h1017v2_53
LIST OF FIGURES - h1017v2_54
LIST OF TABLES - h1017v2_55
REFERENCES - h1017v2_56
TERMINAL OBJECTIVE - h1017v2_57
ENABLING OBJECTIVES (Cont.) - h1017v2_58
ENABLING OBJECTIVES (Cont.) - h1017v2_59
ENABLING OBJECTIVES (Cont.) - h1017v2_60
PROPERTIES CONSIDERED WHEN SELECTING MATERIALS
Formability
Fabricability
Material Properties Considered for Selection Summary
FUEL MATERIALS
Uranium
Thorium
Nuclear Fuel Selection - h1017v2_68
Nuclear Fuel Selection - h1017v2_69
Fuel Materials Summary
CLADDING AND REFLECTORS
Reflector Materials - h1017v2_72
Reflector Materials - h1017v2_73
Cladding and Reflectors Summary
CONTROL MATERIALS
Boron-Containing Materials
Control Materials Summary
SHIELDING MATERIALS
Gamma Radiation - h1017v2_79
Alpha and Beta Radiation
Shielding Materials Summary
NUCLEAR REACTOR CORE PROBLEMS
Fuel Densification
Fuel Cladding Embrittlement
Nuclear Reactor Core Problems Summary
Nuclear Reactor Core Problems Summary (Cont.)
PLANT MATERIAL PROBLEMS
Work (Strain) Hardening
Creep
Figure 2 Successive Stages of Creep with Increasing Time
Plant Material Problems Summary
ATOMIC DISPLACEMENT DUE TO IRRADIATION
Atomic Displacements
Atomic Displacement Due To Irradiation Summary
THERMAL AND DISPLACEMENT SPIKES DUE TO IRRADIATION
Thermal and Displacement Spikes Due To Irradiation Summary
EFFECT DUE TO NEUTRON CAPTURE
Effect Due to Neutron Capture
Physical Effects of Radiation
Figure 4 Qualitative Representation of Neutron Irradiation Effect on Many Metals
TABLE 2 Effect of Fast-Neutron Irradiation on the Mechanical Properties of Metals
Figure 5 Increase in NDT Temperatures of Steels from Irradiation Below 232C
Figure 6 (a) Growth of Uranium Rod; (b) Uranium Rod Size Dummy
Effect Due To Neutron Capture Summary
RADIATION EFFECTS IN ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Radiation Effects
Figure 7 Effect of Gamma Radiation on Different Types of Hydrocarbon
Radiation Effects in Organic Compounds Summary
REACTOR USE OF ALUMINUM
Figure 8 Effect of Irradiation on Tensile Properties of 2SO Aluminum
Reactor Use of Aluminum Summary
CONCLUDING MATERIAL - h1017v2_112
THERMAL STRESS - h1017v2_19
TABLE 1 Coefficients of Linear Thermal Expansion
Thermal Stress - h1017v2_21
Figure 1 Stress on Reactor Vessel Wall
Thermal Stress Summary
PRESSURIZED THERMAL SHOCK
Figure 2 Heatup Stress Profile
Locations of Primary Concern
MATERIAL SCIENCE Module 4 Brittle Fracture
TABLE OF CONTENTS - h1017v2_29
LIST OF FIGURES - h1017v2_30
REFERENCES - h1017v2_32
TERMINAL OBJECTIVE - h1017v2_33
ENABLING OBJECTIVES (Cont.) - h1017v2_34
BRITTLE FRACTURE MECHANISM
Figure 1 Basic Fracture Types
Stress-Temperature Curves
Crack Initiation and Propagation
Figure 3 Fracture Diagram
Brittle Fracture Summary
MINIMUM PRESSURIZATION-TEMPERATURE CURVES
Figure 4 PCS Temperature vs. Pressure for Normal Operation
Figure 5 PCS Temperature vs. Hydrotest Pressure
Minimum Pressurization-Temperature Curves Summary
HEATUP AND COOLDOWN RATE LIMITS
Exceeding Heatup and Cooldown Rates
Heatup-Cooldown Rate Limits Summary
MATERIAL SCIENCE Module 5 Plant Materials
TABLE OF CONTENTS - h1017v2_51
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) - h1017v2_52
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) - h1017v2_53
LIST OF FIGURES - h1017v2_54
LIST OF TABLES - h1017v2_55
REFERENCES - h1017v2_56
TERMINAL OBJECTIVE - h1017v2_57
ENABLING OBJECTIVES (Cont.) - h1017v2_58
ENABLING OBJECTIVES (Cont.) - h1017v2_59
ENABLING OBJECTIVES (Cont.) - h1017v2_60
PROPERTIES CONSIDERED WHEN SELECTING MATERIALS
Formability
Fabricability
Material Properties Considered for Selection Summary
FUEL MATERIALS
Uranium
Thorium
Nuclear Fuel Selection - h1017v2_68
Nuclear Fuel Selection - h1017v2_69
Fuel Materials Summary
CLADDING AND REFLECTORS
Reflector Materials - h1017v2_72
Reflector Materials - h1017v2_73
Cladding and Reflectors Summary
CONTROL MATERIALS
Boron-Containing Materials
Control Materials Summary
SHIELDING MATERIALS
Gamma Radiation - h1017v2_79
Alpha and Beta Radiation
Shielding Materials Summary
NUCLEAR REACTOR CORE PROBLEMS
Fuel Densification
Fuel Cladding Embrittlement
Nuclear Reactor Core Problems Summary
Nuclear Reactor Core Problems Summary (Cont.)
PLANT MATERIAL PROBLEMS
Work (Strain) Hardening
Creep
Figure 2 Successive Stages of Creep with Increasing Time
Plant Material Problems Summary
ATOMIC DISPLACEMENT DUE TO IRRADIATION
Atomic Displacements
Atomic Displacement Due To Irradiation Summary
THERMAL AND DISPLACEMENT SPIKES DUE TO IRRADIATION
Thermal and Displacement Spikes Due To Irradiation Summary
EFFECT DUE TO NEUTRON CAPTURE
Effect Due to Neutron Capture
Physical Effects of Radiation
Figure 4 Qualitative Representation of Neutron Irradiation Effect on Many Metals
TABLE 2 Effect of Fast-Neutron Irradiation on the Mechanical Properties of Metals
Figure 5 Increase in NDT Temperatures of Steels from Irradiation Below 232C
Figure 6 (a) Growth of Uranium Rod; (b) Uranium Rod Size Dummy
Effect Due To Neutron Capture Summary
RADIATION EFFECTS IN ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Radiation Effects
Figure 7 Effect of Gamma Radiation on Different Types of Hydrocarbon
Radiation Effects in Organic Compounds Summary
REACTOR USE OF ALUMINUM
Figure 8 Effect of Irradiation on Tensile Properties of 2SO Aluminum
Reactor Use of Aluminum Summary
CONCLUDING MATERIAL - h1017v2_112
