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A Risk-Informed Approach to Fatigue Break Criterion for ASME Class 1 High Energy Piping

Proc. ASME. ICONE20-POWER2012, Volume 1: Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Modifications, Life Cycle, and Balance of Plant; Component Reliability and Materials Issues; Steam Generator Technology Applications and Innovations; Advanced Reactors and Near-Term Deployment; Reactor Physics, Neutronics, and Transport Theory; Nuclear Education, Human Resources, and Public Acceptance, 373-379, July 30–August 3, 2012

Paper No: ICONE20-POWER2012-54534

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE20-POWER2012-54534

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Topics: Fatigue, Pipes, Risk, Damage, Probability, Design, Fracture (Materials), Accidents, ASME Standards, Coolants

Proceedings Papers

Uncertainties in Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Calculations

F. A. Simonen

Proc. ASME. PVP2010, ASME 2010 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference: Volume 6, Parts A and B, 1107-1113, July 18–22, 2010

Paper No: PVP2010-25231

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2010-25231

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Topics: Fracture mechanics, Uncertainty, Probability, Statistical distributions, Failure, Flaw detection, Fracture (Materials), Nuclear power stations, Pipes, Pressure

Proceedings Papers

Failure Frequency Estimates for Boiling Water Reactor Pressure Vessels

F. A. Simonen, S. R. Gosselin, J. E. Rhoads, A. T. Chiang

Proc. ASME. PVP2010, ASME 2010 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference: Volume 7, 349-361, July 18–22, 2010

Paper No: PVP2010-25232

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2010-25232

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Topics: Boiling water reactors, Failure, Pressure vessels, Vessels, Rupture, Pressurized water reactors, Accidents, Damage, Accounting, Containment systems

Proceedings Papers

Accounting for the Effects of Inservice Inspection Flaw Depth Sizing Errors in Developing Flaw Size Distribution Tables

S. R. Gosselin, F. A. Simonen

Proc. ASME. PVP2009, Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication, Parts A and B, 1605-1612, July 26–30, 2009

Paper No: PVP2009-77559

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2009-77559

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Topics: Accounting, Errors, In-service inspection, Reactor vessels, ASME Standards, Density, Embrittlement, Failure, Fracture mechanics, Pressure vessels

Proceedings Papers

Calculations to Benchmark Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Computer Codes

F. A. Simonen, S. R. Gosselin, G. M. Wilkowski, D. L. Rudland, H. Xu

Proc. ASME. PVP2007, Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication, 51-58, July 22–26, 2007

Paper No: PVP2007-26374

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2007-26374

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Topics: Computers, Fracture mechanics, Failure, Failure mechanisms, Modeling, Stress corrosion cracking, Water

Proceedings Papers

Application of Failure Event Data to Benchmark Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Computer Codes

F. A. Simonen, S. R. Gosselin, B. O. Y. Lydell, D. L. Rudland, G. M. Wilkowski

Proc. ASME. PVP2007, Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication, 703-711, July 22–26, 2007

Paper No: PVP2007-26373

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2007-26373

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Topics: Computers, Failure, Fracture mechanics, Uncertainty, Stress corrosion cracking, Cracking (Materials), Databases, Failure mechanisms, Fatigue, Fracture (Process)

Proceedings Papers

An Improved Method for Postulating Fabrication Flaws in Reactor Pressure Vessels for Structural Integrity Evaluation

F. A. Simonen, T. L. Dickson

Proc. ASME. ICONE10, 10th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering, Volume 1, 375-382, April 14–18, 2002

Paper No: ICONE10-22646

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22646

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Topics: Manufacturing, Reactor vessels, Vessels, Fracture mechanics, Welded joints, Base metals, Cladding systems (Building), Forgings (Products), Fracture toughness, Maintenance

Proceedings Papers

NDE Performance (POD) Curves for Fatigue Cracks in Piping Based on Industry Performance Demonstration Data

S. R. Gosselin, F. A. Simonen, P. G. Heasler, S. R. Doctor, F. L. Becker

Proc. ASME. ICONE10, 10th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering, Volume 1, 293-303, April 14–18, 2002

Paper No: ICONE10-22418

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22418

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Topics: Fatigue cracks, Nondestructive evaluation, Pipes, Stainless steel, Carbon steel, Fracture (Materials), Nuclear power, Probability, Databases, Fracture mechanics

Proceedings Papers

The Impact of an Improved Flaw Model on a Pressurized Thermal Shock Evaluation

T. L. Dickson, F. A. Simonen

Proc. ASME. PVP2002, Fatigue, Fracture and Damage Analysis, Volume 2, 125-131, August 5–9, 2002

Paper No: PVP2002-1360

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2002-1360

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Topics: Thermal shock, Pressurized water reactors, Regulations, Human reliability analysis, Manufacturing, Uncertainty, Base metals, Computers, Embrittlement, Failure

Proceedings Papers

Distributions of Fabrication Flaws in Reactor Pressure Vessels for Structural Integrity Evaluations

F. A. Simonen, G. J. Schuster, S. R. Doctor, T. L. Dickson

Proc. ASME. PVP2002, Fatigue, Fracture and Damage Analysis, Volume 2, 133-143, August 5–9, 2002

Paper No: PVP2002-1361

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2002-1361

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Topics: Manufacturing, Reactor vessels, Uncertainty, Vessels, Welded joints, Base metals, Cladding systems (Building), Failure, Fracture mechanics, Maintenance

Proceedings Papers

The Sensitivity of Pressurized Thermal Shock Analysis Results to Alternative Models for Weld Flaw Distributions

T. L. Dickson, F. A. Simonen

Proc. ASME. PVP2003, Design and Analysis of Pressure Vessels and Piping: Implementation of ASME B31, Fatigue, ASME Section VIII, and Buckling Analyses, 105-112, July 20–24, 2003

Paper No: PVP2003-2189

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2003-2189

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Topics: Thermal shock, Regulations, Risk, Vessels, Databases, Relaxation (Physics), Base metals, Dimensions, Failure, Forging

Proceedings Papers

Probabilistic Predictions for Piping Fatigue Including the Effects of Ultrasonic Examinations

F. A. Simonen

Proc. ASME. PVP2003, Flaw Evaluation, Service Experience, and Reliability, 115-120, July 20–24, 2003

Paper No: PVP2003-2033

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2003-2033

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Topics: Fatigue, Pipes, Ultrasonic testing, Failure, Stress, Probability, Fatigue cracks, Fracture (Materials), Inspection, Cycles

Proceedings Papers

Effects of Weld Repairs on Calculated Failure Probabilities for Reactor Pressure Vessels and Piping

F. A. Simonen, G. J. Schuster, S. R. Doctor

Proc. ASME. PVP2003, Flaw Evaluation, Service Experience, and Reliability, 121-127, July 20–24, 2003

Paper No: PVP2003-2034

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2003-2034

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Topics: Failure, Maintenance, Pipes, Probability, Reactor vessels, Vessels, Welded joints, Manufacturing, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Brittle fracture

Proceedings Papers

Performance Demonstration Based Probability of Detection (POD) Curves for Fatigue Cracks in Piping

S. R. Gosselin, F. A. Simonen, P. G. Heasler, F. L. Becker, S. R. Doctor, R. G. Carter

Proc. ASME. PVP2005, Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication, 53-64, July 17–21, 2005

Paper No: PVP2005-71027

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71027

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Topics: Fatigue cracks, Pipes, Probability, Nondestructive evaluation, Stainless steel, Carbon steel, Fracture (Materials), Nuclear power, Databases, Fracture mechanics

Proceedings Papers

Flaw Tolerance for Multiple Fatigue Cracks

S. R. Gosselin, F. A. Simonen, R. G. Carter

Proc. ASME. PVP2005, Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication, 73-86, July 17–21, 2005

Paper No: PVP2005-71141

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71141

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Topics: Fatigue cracks, Fracture (Materials), Pipes, Stress, Computation, Alloy steel, Damage, Fatigue, Fracture mechanics, Inspection

Proceedings Papers

Assessment of ASME Code Examinations on Regenerative, Letdown and Residual Heat Removal Heat Exchangers

S. R. Gosselin, F. A. Simonen, S. E. Cumblidge, G. A. Tinsley, B. Lydell, M. T. Anderson, S. R. Doctor

Proc. ASME. PVP2005, Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication, 661-677, July 17–21, 2005

Paper No: PVP2005-71633

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71633

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Topics: ASME Standards, Heat, Heat exchangers, Radiation (Physics), Shells, Welded joints, Design, Failure, Geometry, Inspection

Proceedings Papers

Enhanced ASME Section XI Appendix L Flaw Tolerance Procedure

S. R. Gosselin, F. A. Simonen, R. G. Carter, J. M. Davis, G. L. Stevens

Proc. ASME. PVP2005, Volume 1: Codes and Standards, 5-16, July 17–21, 2005

Paper No: PVP2005-71100

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71100

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Topics: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Computation, Damage, Fatigue, Fatigue cracks, Flaw detection, Inspection, Maintainability, Mechanical engineers, Nozzles

Journal Articles

Effects of Flaw Sizing Errors on the Reliability of Vessels and Piping

F. A. Simonen, M. A. Khaleel

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. November 1998, 120(4): 365–373.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2842345

Published Online: November 1, 1998

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Topics: Errors, Pipes, Reliability, Vessels, Acceptance criteria, Probability, Flaw detection, Fatigue cracks, Fracture mechanics, In-service inspection

Journal Articles

A Computational Model for Predicting the Life of Tubes Used in Petrochemical Heater Service

F. A. Simonen, C. E. Jaske

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. August 1985, 107(3): 239–246.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3264442

Published Online: August 1, 1985

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Topics: Petrochemicals, Alloys, Computers, Computer simulation, Creep, Damage, Design, Finite element model, Furnaces, Heat

Journal Articles

The Impact of NDE Unreliability on Pressure Vessel Fracture Predictions

F. A. Simonen

J. Pressure Vessel Technol. February 1985, 107(1): 18–24.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3264395

Published Online: February 1, 1985

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Topics: Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Nondestructive evaluation, Pressure vessels, Vessels, Cladding systems (Building), Failure, Fracture mechanics, Probability, Thermal shock

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A Risk-Informed Approach to Fatigue Break Criterion for ASME Class 1 High Energy Piping

Uncertainties in Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Calculations

Failure Frequency Estimates for Boiling Water Reactor Pressure Vessels

Accounting for the Effects of Inservice Inspection Flaw Depth Sizing Errors in Developing Flaw Size Distribution Tables

Calculations to Benchmark Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Computer Codes

Application of Failure Event Data to Benchmark Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Computer Codes

An Improved Method for Postulating Fabrication Flaws in Reactor Pressure Vessels for Structural Integrity Evaluation

NDE Performance (POD) Curves for Fatigue Cracks in Piping Based on Industry Performance Demonstration Data

The Impact of an Improved Flaw Model on a Pressurized Thermal Shock Evaluation

Distributions of Fabrication Flaws in Reactor Pressure Vessels for Structural Integrity Evaluations

The Sensitivity of Pressurized Thermal Shock Analysis Results to Alternative Models for Weld Flaw Distributions

Probabilistic Predictions for Piping Fatigue Including the Effects of Ultrasonic Examinations

Effects of Weld Repairs on Calculated Failure Probabilities for Reactor Pressure Vessels and Piping

Performance Demonstration Based Probability of Detection (POD) Curves for Fatigue Cracks in Piping

Flaw Tolerance for Multiple Fatigue Cracks

Assessment of ASME Code Examinations on Regenerative, Letdown and Residual Heat Removal Heat Exchangers

Enhanced ASME Section XI Appendix L Flaw Tolerance Procedure

Effects of Flaw Sizing Errors on the Reliability of Vessels and Piping

A Computational Model for Predicting the Life of Tubes Used in Petrochemical Heater Service

The Impact of NDE Unreliability on Pressure Vessel Fracture Predictions

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