Ductile failure simulation to predict burst pressures of steam generator tubes with multiple axial cracks

Han Sang Lee, Nak Hyun Kim, Yun Jae Kim, Jong Sung Kim, Kim Jin Weon

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Abstract

This paper a new simple numerical method to predict burst pressures of Alloy 600 steam generator tubes with multiple through-wall cracks, based on the stress-modified fracture strain damage model with stress reduction technique. To validate the new method, simulated results using the proposed method are compared with thirty-on published test data of Alloy 600 thin plates and tubes with single or multiple through-wall cracks. Simulated results showing that predicted loads are within 10% of experimentally-measured ones for all cases considered. Moreover, a parametric study is performed to investigate the interaction effect of two axial surface cracks in Alloy 600 steam generator tubes under internal pressure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationASME 2013 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP 2013
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventASME 2013 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP 2013 - Paris, France
Duration: 2013 Jul 142013 Jul 18

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP
Volume1 A
ISSN (Print)0277-027X

Other

OtherASME 2013 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP 2013
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period13/7/1413/7/18

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering

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