Validation of the applicability of the best-fit fatigue curves for 550C in Mod.9Cr-1Mo steel to 110 cycles

Toyota, Kodai; Imagawa, Yuya; Onizawa, Takashi; Kato, Shoichi; Furuya, Yoshiyuki*

Nihon Kikai Gakkai Rombunshu (Internet), 89(928), p.23-00206_1 - 23-00206_15, 2023/12

https://doi.org/10.1299/transjsme.23-00206

In order to design fast reactors, it is necessary to consider high cycle fatigue of structural materials up to 110 cycles; to evaluate high cycle fatigue at 110 cycles, it is necessary to develop a best-fit fatigue curve applicable up to 110 cycles. In this study, high cycle fatigue tests were conducted under strain-controlled conditions and ultrasonic fatigue tests were also conducted to develop a high cycle fatigue evaluation method for Mod.9Cr-1Mo steel, which is a candidate material for fast reactor structural materials. Based on the test results, the best-fit fatigue curves were extended and the applicability of the JSME best-fit fatigue curves up to 110 cycles was verified.

Development of lithium target system in engineering validation and engineering design activity of the International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility (IFMIF/EVEDA)

Wakai, Eiichi; Kondo, Hiroo; Sugimoto, Masayoshi; Fukada, Satoshi*; Yagi, Juro*; Ida, Mizuho; Kanemura, Takuji; Furukawa, Tomohiro; Hirakawa, Yasushi; Watanabe, Kazuyoshi; et al.

Purazuma, Kaku Yugo Gakkai-Shi, 88(12), p.691 - 705, 2012/12

AA2012-1008.pdf:2.42MB

no abstracts in English

Characteristics and sinterability of MOX powder prepared by the microwave heating denitration method

Asakura, Koichi; Kato, Yoshiyuki; Furuya, Hirotaka

Nuclear Technology, 162(3), p.265 - 275, 2008/06

https://doi.org/10.13182/NT08-A3955

UO, PuO and MOX (mixed oxide of U and Pu) powders were prepared by the MH (microwave heating de-nitration), ADU (Ammonia diuranate) and OX (oxalate) methods. The BET specific surface area, avarage particle size by air permiation method, bulk density, tap density, angle of repose, angle of spatula and cohesiveness of these powders were measured. The degree of surface roughness was evaluated from the ratio of BET surface area to the one calculated from average particle size and then flowability was evaluated on the basis of Carr's theory. These results were compared for the different powders and preperation methods as a parameter of calcination temperature. The degree of surface roughness in MH-MOX powder was larger than in ADU-UO powder and smaller in OX-PuO powder. These results could be understood using the concpt of Httig and Tamman temperatures commonly cited in ceramics materials. As already reported for the general papers, the flowabilities of MH-MOX and ADU-UO powders also decreased with increase of compressibility, and their absolute values were below 50 points. According to Carr's theory, the brderline between free-flowing and non-free-flowing powders is from 60 to 69 points. It is, therefore, necessary for the mixed powder of MH-MOX powder, ADU-UO powder and dry recycled MOX scrap powder to be granulated to provide a free flowing feed to the pelletizing press in the MOX pellet fabrication process.

Present status of Japanese tasks on IFMIF/EVEDA Li target system

Nakamura, Kazuyuki; Ida, Mizuho; Kondo, Hiroo; Watanabe, Kazuyoshi; Furukawa, Tomohiro; Hirakawa, Yasushi; Horiike, Hiroshi*; Fukada, Satoshi*; Terai, Takayuki*; Tsuji, Yoshiyuki*; et al.

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IFMIF/EVEDA started at July in 2007. Li Target System consists of five validation tasks (LF1-5) and one design task (LF6). Present status of Li Test Loop Construction and Operation task (LF1) is to complete the fabrication and installation of the almost key components except Target Assembly and Two types of traps for nitrogen and hydrogen, and to continue the connection with the components by the pipes. In the Diagnostics task (LF2), the characterization of the contact probe level meter is on going in Osaka University. In the Purification System task (LF4), the characterization of the Fe-Ti gettering material in Tokyo University and of Y gettering material in Kyushu University is on going. In the Remote Handling task (LF5), the design of the experimental facility has been finished. In the Engineering Design task (LF6), the engineering design for the IFMIF will be completed based on the validation tasks (LF1-5).

Small scale engineering experiments on tumbling granulation method using water for MOX pellet production

Kato, Yoshiyuki; Takahashi, Naoki; Morita, Minoru; Yoshimoto, Katsunobu; Furuya, Hirotaka

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In the fabrication process of oxide fuels for LWRs and FBRs, organic powder is usually mixed as a binder to granulate in prior to pellet pressing. This powder is removed during preliminary heating, however the residue and its decomposed material contaminates inside of the furnace and causes frequent cleaning which results in higher operational cost. If water is used instead of the organic powder, the preliminary heating process is skipped and the new process is free from the residue. This is one of the key benefits of the simplified pelletizing method to where we are advancing. Uranium oxide and uranium plutonium mixed oxide were prepared by the microwave heating method. Tests were carried out using a stirring blade which compresses moderately the powder and mixes the powder and water uniformly. In conclusion, the granule 120 to 140 micron in major diameter and 73 to 77 in flow ability was obtained with water addition rate of 13 wt%, despite the narrow range of operating conditions.

Progress and scheme of IFMIF/EVEDA project; Lithium target facility

Wakai, Eiichi; Watanabe, Kazuyoshi; Ida, Mizuho*; Kondo, Hiroo; Kanemura, Takuji; Niitsuma, Shigeto*; Fujishiro, Koji; Ito, Yuzuru; Nakaniwa, Koichi; Sugimoto, Masayoshi; et al.

no journal, ,