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Record 1 2010-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rheology
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
CONT

Because of the denting problems occurring in recirculating steam generator PWR [pressurized water reactor] plants, the design for tube-support plates and tube sheets becomes an important issue. The industry trend is toward a more "open" support structure … Although [an] open structure will minimize the likelihood of tube touching, it will increase the risk of vibration fatigue and fretting problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Rhéologie
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
CONT

Les principaux types de dégradations que l’on peut rencontrer sur les condenseurs [des générateurs de vapeur] dépendent évidemment du matériau, sauf en ce qui concerne les dégradations d’origine mécanique côté vapeur : érosion par la vapeur, fatigue par vibration et usure par frottement entre tubes.

Spanish

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