Abstract:Reactor internals of VVER reactors are heavy components made of austenitic steel 08Kh18N10T. As they are close to the reactor core, they receive very high dose during their operation, which causes significant embrittlement. Their brittle fracture initiation has to be excluded during all operating conditions including emergency conditions to maintain its functionality and to avoid mechanical damage of fuel assemblies. During the emergency event the reactor internals are loaded by highly non-uniform temperature … Show more
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