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