Reversible bending fatigue testing system design concepts for spent fuel vibration integrity study

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    Abstract

    The dynamic analyses of a reversible bending fatigue testing system designed for the spent nuclear fuel (SNF) vibration integrity study was presented in this paper. Different design concepts were evaluated to assist the U-frame tester development. A finite element analysis (FEA) based on the vertical test setup was established to simulate the U-frame test system dynamic performances. The FEA results provided general guideline on predicting the dynamic behaviors of U-frame bending fatigue system for testing SNF. The initial vertical test setup design concepts were investigated in detail and the associated deficiencies were also discussed in the paper. The horizontal test setup was also evaluated using FEA. Based on dynamic analysis results, the horizontal test setup with symmetric loading profile was recommended for developing a reversible U-frame bending fatigue testing system.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMaterials and Fabrication
    PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
    ISBN (Electronic)9780791846032
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2014
    EventASME 2014 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP 2014 - Anaheim, United States
    Duration: Jul 20 2014Jul 24 2014

    Publication series

    NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP
    Volume6A
    ISSN (Print)0277-027X

    Conference

    ConferenceASME 2014 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP 2014
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityAnaheim
    Period07/20/1407/24/14

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