Structure and Mechanical Properties of Welded Joints for Nuclear Power Plants of Type MIR 1200

Abstract:

The paper deals with research, development and verification of production technology of selected welded joints for pressure vessels of primary circuits of nuclear power plants of type MIR 1200. Effect of various welding technology including simulation heat treatment on mechanical and fracture properties have been studied. Four type of homogenous 10GN2MFA – 10GN2MFA type of welded joints have been prepared for experimental programme. Conventional mechanical properties (tensile and impact test) as well as unconventional mechanical properties (fracture mechanics, low-cycle fatigue and stress corrosion cracking in water environment) have been studied. Effect of elevated working temperature on structure and material properties has been evaluated. Temperature dependencies of shear fracture have been plotted and effect of welding procedure on transition temperature shift has been evaluated. Experimental data have been compared with numerical simulation using FEM.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 891)
• Pages: 201-205
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.891.201
• Online since: March 2017
• Authors: Ladislav Kander*, Petr Čížek, Šárka Hermanová, Zdeněk Říha
• Keywords: Nuclear Power Plants of Type MIR 1200, Steel 10GN2MFA, Welded Joint

References

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