Abstract
In nuclear power plant, reactor pressure vessel (RPV) is the primary equipment that contains reactor cores and coolant. The RPV integrity should be evaluated in consideration with transient operation conditions and material deterioration. Especially, the pressurized thermal shock (PTS) has been considered as one of the most important issues regarding the RPV integrity since Rancho Seco nuclear power plant accident in1978. In this paper, integrity evaluation of Korean RPV was performed by using finite element analysis. PTS conditions like small break loss of coolant accident (SBLOCA) and Turkey Point steam line break (TP-SLB) were applied as loading conditions. Neutron fluence data of actual RPV operated over 30 years was used to determine fracture toughness of RPV material. The 3-dimensional finite element model including circumferential surface crack was generated for fracture mechanics analysis. The RPV integrity was evaluated according to Japan Electric Association Code (JEAC).
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