Abstract: During startup of a Boiling Water Reactor (BWR), the water chemistry and temperature are constantly changing. Special operational practices can be performed to control the dissolved oxygen level ...

Abstract: The fatigue crack growth behavior of four structural alloys was studied and the effects of high temperature (288°C), high purity oxygenated water, cycle frequency, and mean stress were ...

Abstract: Dynamic tests were conducted involving notched sections of 4-in. (10-cm) stainless steel and Inconel-600 pipe. The specimen was a four-point bending beam with end masses sized to give an elastic ...

Abstract: This report summarizes results of a comprehensive experimental program on the low cycle fatigue behavior of commercial grade piping steels in a high-pressure, high-temperature, oxygenated water ...