A review of methods and applications of reliability analysis for structural integrity assessment of UK nuclear plant

被引:27
作者
Bullough, R [1 ]
Green, VR [1 ]
Tomkins, B [1 ]
Wilson, R [1 ]
Wintle, JB [1 ]
机构
[1] AEA Technol Pla, Risley WA3 6AT, England
关键词
reliability analysis; structural integrity assessment; nuclear plant;
D O I
10.1016/S0308-0161(99)00069-1
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 [工学];
摘要
This paper reviews methods and applications of reliability analysis for structural integrity assessment of UK nuclear plant. Following an introduction to formal reliability analysis three specific methods Ibr determining the probability of failure of structural components are considered; probabilistic fracture mechanics, the use of failure statistics and expert elicitation. Applications of reliability analysis methods to nuclear components are then reviewed covering Light Water Reactor (LWR) pressure vessels, demonstration of incredibility of failure, Magnox reactor pressure vessels, prototype fast reactor components and risk-based inspection. The paper concludes by recognising that reliability analysis will play an increasing part in structural integrity safety cases. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:909 / 919
页数:11
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