Within the framework of the IFMIF R&D program and in close cooperation with ENEA-Brasimone, at the Department of Nuclear Engineering of the University of Palermo a research campaign has been launched to investigate the thermo-mechanical issues potentially induced by irradiation swelling in the threaded connections between frame and back-plate of IFMIF target assembly. The main aim of the research campaign has relied in the assessment of the maximum swelling-induced volumetric strain that may be accepted in order to allow screws to withstand thermo-mechanical stresses and work in safe conditions or to avoid unduly high unscrewing torques during back-plate remotely handled maintenance operations. A theoretical approach based on the Finite Element Method (FEM) has been followed and a quoted commercial code has been adopted to perform the study. Since swelling-induced volumetric strain distribution within back-plate has not yet been assessed, a parametric analysis has been carried out, assuming swelling-induced volumetric strains ranging from 0.001% to 0.1%. A realistic 3D FEM model of a portion of frame and back-plate pertaining to a single screw has been set-up and a realistic set of loads and boundary conditions has been imposed. The results obtained are presented and critically discussed.
Di Maio, P.A., Giammusso, R., Miccichè, G. (2011). On thermo-mechanical issues induced by irradiation swelling inside the back-plate of the IFMIF target assembly. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN, 86(9-11), 2597-2601 [10.1016/j.fusengdes.2011.04.013].
On thermo-mechanical issues induced by irradiation swelling inside the back-plate of the IFMIF target assembly
DI MAIO, Pietro Alessandro
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2011-01-01
Abstract
Within the framework of the IFMIF R&D program and in close cooperation with ENEA-Brasimone, at the Department of Nuclear Engineering of the University of Palermo a research campaign has been launched to investigate the thermo-mechanical issues potentially induced by irradiation swelling in the threaded connections between frame and back-plate of IFMIF target assembly. The main aim of the research campaign has relied in the assessment of the maximum swelling-induced volumetric strain that may be accepted in order to allow screws to withstand thermo-mechanical stresses and work in safe conditions or to avoid unduly high unscrewing torques during back-plate remotely handled maintenance operations. A theoretical approach based on the Finite Element Method (FEM) has been followed and a quoted commercial code has been adopted to perform the study. Since swelling-induced volumetric strain distribution within back-plate has not yet been assessed, a parametric analysis has been carried out, assuming swelling-induced volumetric strains ranging from 0.001% to 0.1%. A realistic 3D FEM model of a portion of frame and back-plate pertaining to a single screw has been set-up and a realistic set of loads and boundary conditions has been imposed. The results obtained are presented and critically discussed.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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