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Master Curve Testing of RPV Steels using Mini-C(T) Specimens – Irradiation Effects and Censoring Statistics. NUCLEAR MATERIALS AND ENERGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nme.2023.101395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Study of Residual Stresses and Microstructural Changes in Charpy Test Specimens Reconstituted by Various Welding Techniques. METALS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/met10050632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Changes in the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) material properties due to neutron irradiation are monitored by means of surveillance specimen programs, which are used for realistic evaluation of the RPVs’ lifetime. Due to a limited number of surveillance specimens, the evaluation of reconstitution methods by various welding techniques after Charpy impact tests is of great importance. Time-of-flight (TOF) neutron diffraction method was used to determine the residual stress distributions and microstructural changes in Charpy specimens welded by arc stud, electron, and laser beam welding techniques. The lowest level of the residual stress in weld seams regions was found for the specimen welded by electron beam with optimal parameters as compared to other techniques. At the same time, this specimen exhibits the maximal level of microstrain, which points to high dislocation density in the material. The corresponding contributions to the yield strength due to various strengthening mechanisms were estimated.
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Ballesteros A, Altstadt E, Gillemot F, Hein H, Wagemans J, Rouden J, Barthelmes J, Wilford K, Serrano M, Brumovsky M, Chaouadi R, Ortner S. Monitoring radiation embrittlement during life extension periods. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2013.11.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Comparative study on Charpy specimen reconstitution techniques. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2011.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Analysis method of Charpy V-notch impact data before and after electron beam welding reconstitution. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2010.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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