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Seismic capacity evaluation of a group of vertical U-tube heat exchanger with support frames for seismic PSA

Watanabe, Yuichi*; Muramatsu, Ken; Oikawa, Tetsukuni

Nuclear Engineering and Design, 235(23), p.2495 - 2512, 2005/12

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2005.05.037

Times Cited Count：2 Percentile：17.54(Nuclear Science & Technology)

This paper presents an evaluation of seismic capacity of a group of vertical U-tube type heat exchangers(HXs) with support frames for residual heat removal systems of BWRs for seismic Probabilistic Safety Assessment in Japan. The median capacity was evaluated by a time history response analysis with a detailed model for a representative HX selected from four HXs. The logarithmic standard deviation(LSD) for uncertainty due to lack of knowledge was evaluated with consideration of the variabilities in three influential parameters, i.e., diameter of anchor bolt, weight of HX and position of center of gravity of HX. The dominant failure mode of HXs was the failure of anchor bolts of lugs mainly due to shearing stress. The capacity expressed in terms of zero period acceleration on the foundation of HX was evaluated to be 4,180 Gal(4.3 g) for median, LSD for uncertainty due to randomness was 0.11 from the variability in material property and LSD due to lack of knowledge was 0.21 to 0.53 depending on combination of the variability in design parameters to be considered.

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Investigation on sealing technique in geological disposal

Furuichi, Mitsuaki*; Toida, Masaru*; Masumoto, Kazuhiko*

JNC TJ8400 2000-021, 196 Pages, 2000/02

JNC-TJ8400-2000-021.pdf:23.23MB

For the geological disposal of high level radioactive wastes, after placement of tbe wastes, it is necessary to close off (to be called "sealing" hereafter) the underground potential passages (disposal pits, disposal tunnels, main and connecting tunnels and access tunnels) with an effective combination of engineered barriers such as buffers, backfilling materials, plugs and grout. It is necessary to ensure the long-term durability to isolate disposed wastes in the system. The results of the research works this year are as follows; (1)The objectives are to discuss the design of tunnel sealing experiments at URL site. The results of research were about (a)tracer experiment and numerical analysis (b)evaporation measurement (c)presentation at the coordination meeting (2)The discussion was about the equipment of inclined compaction methods and bearing capacity of rock against pressures for the concrete plugs.

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Investigation on sealing technique in geological disposal

Toida, Masaru*; Masumoto, Kazuhiko*; ; Okutsu, Kazuo*;

JNC TJ8400 2000-020, 68 Pages, 2000/02

JNC-TJ8400-2000-020.pdf:9.45MB

For the geological disposal of high level radioactive wastes, after placement of the wastes, it is necessary to close off (to be called "sealing" hereafter) the underground potential passages (disposal pits, disposal tunnels, main and connecting tunnels and access tunnels) with an effective combination of engineered barriers such as buffers, backfiling materials, plugs and grout. It is necessary to ensure the long-term durability to isolate disposed wastes in the system. The results of the research works this year are as follows ; (1)The objectives are to discuss the design of tunnel sealing experiments at URL site. The results of research were about (a)tracer experiment and numerical analysis (b)evaporation measurement (c)presentation at the coordination meeting. (2)The discussion was about the equipment of inclined compaction methods and bearing capacity of rock against pressures for the concrete plugs.

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