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

S. R. Gosselin, F. A. Simonen
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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE20-POWER2012-54534
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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2010-25231
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2010-25231
View Paper titled, Uncertainties in Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Calculations
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2010-25232
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2010-25232
View Paper titled, Failure Frequency Estimates for Boiling Water Reactor Pressure Vessels
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2009-77559
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2009-77559
View Paper titled, Accounting for the Effects of Inservice Inspection Flaw Depth Sizing Errors in Developing Flaw Size Distribution Tables
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2007-26374
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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2007-26373
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2007-26373
View Paper titled, Application of Failure Event Data to Benchmark Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Computer Codes
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Topics: Computers, Failure, Fracture mechanics, Uncertainty, Stress corrosion cracking, Cracking (Materials), Databases, Failure mechanisms, Fatigue, Fracture (Process)
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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE10-22418
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22418
View Paper titled, NDE Performance (POD) Curves for Fatigue Cracks in Piping Based on Industry Performance Demonstration Data
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Topics: Fatigue cracks, Nondestructive evaluation, Pipes, Stainless steel, Carbon steel, Fracture (Materials), Nuclear power, Probability, Databases, Fracture mechanics
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE10-22646
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22646
View Paper titled, An Improved Method for Postulating Fabrication Flaws in Reactor Pressure Vessels for Structural Integrity Evaluation
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Topics: Manufacturing, Reactor vessels, Vessels, Fracture mechanics, Welded joints, Base metals, Cladding systems (Building), Forgings (Products), Fracture toughness, Maintenance
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2002-1360
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2002-1360
View Paper titled, The Impact of an Improved Flaw Model on a Pressurized Thermal Shock Evaluation
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Topics: Thermal shock, Pressurized water reactors, Regulations, Human reliability analysis, Manufacturing, Uncertainty, Base metals, Computers, Embrittlement, Failure
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2002-1361
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2002-1361
View Paper titled, Distributions of Fabrication Flaws in Reactor Pressure Vessels for Structural Integrity Evaluations
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Topics: Manufacturing, Reactor vessels, Uncertainty, Vessels, Welded joints, Base metals, Cladding systems (Building), Failure, Fracture mechanics, Maintenance
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2003-2189
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2003-2189
View Paper titled, The Sensitivity of Pressurized Thermal Shock Analysis Results to Alternative Models for Weld Flaw Distributions
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2003-2033
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2003-2033
View Paper titled, Probabilistic Predictions for Piping Fatigue Including the Effects of Ultrasonic Examinations
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2003-2034
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2003-2034
View Paper titled, Effects of Weld Repairs on Calculated Failure Probabilities for Reactor Pressure Vessels and Piping
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Topics: Failure, Maintenance, Pipes, Probability, Reactor vessels, Vessels, Welded joints, Manufacturing, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Brittle fracture
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2005-71027
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71027
View Paper titled, Performance Demonstration Based Probability of Detection (POD) Curves for Fatigue Cracks in Piping
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Topics: Fatigue cracks, Pipes, Probability, Nondestructive evaluation, Stainless steel, Carbon steel, Fracture (Materials), Nuclear power, Databases, Fracture mechanics
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2005-71141
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
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2005-71633
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71633
View Paper titled, Assessment of ASME Code Examinations on Regenerative, Letdown and Residual Heat Removal Heat Exchangers
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Topics: ASME Standards, Heat, Heat exchangers, Radiation (Physics), Shells, Welded joints, Design, Failure, Geometry, Inspection
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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
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: PVP2005-71100
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71100
View Paper titled, Enhanced ASME Section XI Appendix L Flaw Tolerance Procedure
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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
Journal: Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Pressure Vessel Technol. November 1998, 120(4): 365–373.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2842345
Published Online: November 1, 1998
View Article titled, Effects of Flaw Sizing Errors on the Reliability of Vessels and Piping
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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
Journal: Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Pressure Vessel Technol. August 1985, 107(3): 239–246.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3264442
Published Online: August 1, 1985
View Article titled, A Computational Model for Predicting the Life of Tubes Used in Petrochemical Heater Service
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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
Journal: Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Pressure Vessel Technol. February 1985, 107(1): 18–24.
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