| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8069982 | Annals of Nuclear Energy | 2013 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
The results of calculation for the stress-concentration factors caused by MPS, as a function of the angular size of the MPS defect, are in good agreement with previous similar studies, specifically with the one undertaken by the principal FALCON MOD01 code developer - ANATECH Corp. Furthermore, the predicted effects of MPS defect size is compared with the effects related to the power ascension rate, with the power ramp level being kept the same. A reduced power ascension rate is determined, which is capable of 'neutralizing' the detrimental effect on the local stress concentration in the cladding caused by the MPS defect under consideration.
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Authors
G. Khvostov, W. Lyon, M.A. Zimmermann,