Training program

Contribution List

5. ABAQUS for fracture mechanics analysis

Diego Fernando Mora Mendez (PSI - Paul Scherrer Institut)

This module covers the fracture mechanics analysis of RPV materials under pressurized thermal shock using the finite element method in ABAQUS. This requires that the participant has basic knowledge in ABAQUS software as well as intermediate knowledge on fracture mechanics analysis. A simple example is developed and analyzed.

4. Application of RELAP5 to TH analyses for PTS assessment

Dr Pavel Král (UJV rez)

Intensive training course focussed on thermalhydraulic analyses for PTS, both theoretical and practical training.

2. PTS benchmark

Dr Ralf Tiete (Framatome GmbH)

The main topic of the training course will be PTS analysis based on deterministic and/or probabilistic approach. The trainee will get background on PTS analysis in general, including all aspects from TH analysis to structural mechanics and finally to fracture mechanics analysis. Moreover, the basics for probabilistic approach in the scope of PTS analysis will be explained.
In order to...

1. Structural integrity analyses of RPV under PTS loads: thermo-mechanical and deterministic/probabilistic fracture mechanics analyses

Dr Oriol Costa Garrido (Jozef Stefan Institute (JSI))

The objective of the course is to learn how to perform time-dependent, thermo-mechanical and fracture mechanics analyses of a reactor pressure vessel (RPV) subjected to pressurized thermal shock (PTS) loads using one- and three-dimensional models of the RPV. Depending on the knowledge level of the trainee on finite element (ABAQUS) and PTS-oriented (FAVOR) codes, the performed work may vary...

3. Structural part of PTS analyses

Dr Vladislav Pištora (UJV rez)

Intensive training course focussed on structural analyses for PTS.