NSUF 19-CINR-16567: Irradiation-assisted Stress Corrosion Cracking of PWR-irradiated Type 347 Stainless Steel
The objective of this project is to investigate the IASCC behavior of Type 347 stainless steel in lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide water chemistries across a range of irradiation damage levels. One result of this objective will provide data supporting improved predictive capabilities of IASCC failures by assessing the radiation dose dependence of IASCC initiation. The results of this study will also be directly beneficial to the U.S. nuclear industry by providing an understanding of IASCC susceptibility in potassium hydroxide water chemistry, which may provide cost savings and more secure supply chains to nuclear power plants. These objectives are consistent with the DOE’s NE mission, which includes efforts to develop technologies and other solutions that can improve the reliability, sustain the safety, and extend the life of current reactors.
Additional Info
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Abstract | The objective of this project is to investigate the IASCC behavior of Type 347 stainless steel in lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide water chemistries across a range of irradiation damage levels. One result of this objective will provide data supporting improved predictive capabilities of IASCC failures by assessing the radiation dose dependence of IASCC initiation. The results of this study will also be directly beneficial to the U.S. nuclear industry by providing an understanding of IASCC susceptibility in potassium hydroxide water chemistry, which may provide cost savings and more secure supply chains to nuclear power plants. These objectives are consistent with the DOE’s NE mission, which includes efforts to develop technologies and other solutions that can improve the reliability, sustain the safety, and extend the life of current reactors. |
| Award Announced Date | 2020-01-08T00:00:00 |
| Awarded Institution | Idaho National Laboratory |
| Facility | Advanced Test Reactor |
| Facility Tech Lead | Alina Zackrone |
| Irradiation Facility | None |
| PI | Mike Ickes |
| PI Email | [email protected] |
| Project Type | CINR |
| RTE Number | 3079 |