* Where range is not specified it is the maximum permissible li, # Where range is not specified, it is the minimum value requir, STD-short tranverse ductility measured as reduction in area, The fabrication experience of the roof slab structure, confirmed that no preheating/post-weld heat treatment is required for thickness, mm during welding. Deformation of various components of, subassemblies can occur owing to void swelling, ther, swelling can occur because of gradients in f, deformation should be limited, otherwise interaction between wrappers will lead to, excessive loads for fuel handling. This book contains the papers given at a conference on the use of ferritic steels as reactor materials in nuclear and thermonuclear power plants. on Ferritic Alloys for Use in Nuclear, (Eds.) The facility builds on the decades of experience gained from operating the lower power Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR). fission, consists of a large number of fuel subassemblies. Refining precesses like vacuum. The layout of the reactor building is divided into Nuclear Island Connected The chem. The 316L(N) data relate to long term creep, tests (upto 60,000 hours) from breeder programmes in Germany, India. A cylindrical specimen was designed and simulated using FEA method to understand the uniaxial compression process at different temperatures and frictional conditions. The, improvement in properties is attributed to solid solution strengthen, precipitation strengthening by fine carbides. Maximum limit for sulphur in A48P2 is 0.012 wt.%. In fossil-fuelled power plants, efforts have been made to improve the efficiency in electricity generation by raising the temperature and pressure of steam. In this work, it was attempted to study the barreling behavior of the cylindrical specimens at different working temperatures during uniaxial compression test. when the material, is understabilized (i.e., Ti content of less than four times the carbon content in weight, migrating carbon and the formation of finely dispersed TiC particles. Steam generator materials must ha, low cycle fatigue and creep strengths, freedom from stress corrosion cracking, chloride and caustic environments) and resistance to sodium decarburisation. Figure 6 shows a comparison of the, rupture strength of 316L(N) with 316 SS. These doses are 45 dpa for cold worked 316 SS, 95 dpa for cold worked 316, Ti and beyond 100 dpa for 15-15Ti and its Si modification. During design and fabrication of a component, it is important to consider the flow behavior of the material which enables to understand the mechanical properties. 7 to 9 for clad and 5 to 9 for wrapper tubes. From consideration of radiation damage, 20% cold worked Alloy D9 (15Cr-15Ni-Mo-, Ti-Si) has been chosen for the initial core of the PFBR. 0000006530 00000 n
enough to meet the design, fabrication and service requirement for the roof slab. JOYO reached criticality in April 1977, and is expected to reach Its Initial target power of 50 MW(th) the middle A minimum of 3 FN, from hot cracking in the weld metal. 2 Choice of Alloy D9 for Clad and Wrapper Tubes, Alloy D9 in 20% cold worked condition (20CW D9) has been chosen for, wrapper tubes for the initial core of PFBR. Stringent specifications for chemical compositions and other mechanical properties have been drawn for PFBR materials with the view to improve reliability of components. Each subassembly consists of, a hexagonal wrapper tube which contains many smaller circula, and cut-out of fuel pins is shown in Fig.2. Except, for the components near the core, like grid plate which may see an irradiation dose of. The cyclic stress response of tube plate forging varied as a complex function of temperature and strain amplitude. DSR Drive Mechanisms are housed and supported at top of the control plug, which is situated right above the core. To determine the workability of the material in bulk forming, compression testing is carried out. A breeder reactor is a nuclear reactor that generates more fissile material than it consumes. This reactor is the first of its kind in India, and perceived by the nuclear establishment as critical to its future ambitions. Electrodes for, carbon steel welding conform to SFA 5.1 of ASME section II-C with minor, modifications slated further. Monju achieved first criticality in 1994 but has so far only reached 40% of its rated operational power. Topics considered at the conference included light water reactors (application and experience), liquid metal cooled fast breeder reactors, fusion reactor systems, non-nuclear plant applications, alloy development, fracture mechanics, mechanical properties, microstructure, microstructural effects, and irradiation effects. Cold worked 15-15Ti has, reached record dose of 140 dpa without excessive deformation. India's first commercial fast breeder reactorâthe 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)âis approaching completion at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. :�L)�m%����RhZy � �T����l 3���&�*�QPH�"! . For dissimilar weld involving carbon steel to stainless steel, E309 welding, electrode conforming to SFA-5.4 of ASME section II-C is selected. Echangeur de chaleur obtenu par soudage-diffusion : simulation des déformées et prédiction de la tenue mécanique des interfaces. The reactor is located at ÐаlÑаккаm, close to the 2 Ñ
220 MWe PHWR units of Madras Atomic Power Station(MAPS). Reactor Components, ASTM A771, Philadelphia, Pa, 1990.. Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, IGCAR Task Force Note # PFBR/MTP/3000/DN/01. The neutron, flux levels in FBRs are about two orders of magnitude higher (~10, swelling, irradiation creep and helium embrittleme, life of fuel subassemblies in the core. In view of non-availability of, in Gr.91, with fin material same as tube material, AISI 409 SS has been selected as the. The phenomena affecting the irradiation behaviour of fuel subassemblies are identified, particularly those such as material embrittlement and swelling, and the chemical attack of cladding by fission products which are potential limiting factors. ents. Up to now, only liquid sodium cooled fast neutron reactors have been built on any large scale. La composition chimique plus restreinte du 316L(N) permet de limiter la dispersion des propriétés mécaniques en fonction des coulées, ... Bhaduri et al. The poor strain-controlled fatigue resistance of weldments is, attributed to the presence of coarse grains in the HAZ which act as a met. x�1. Lower strength values of the forged tube plate material have been attributed to its coarse grain size compared to that of thin section bar material. Un modèle analytique de fermeture des porosités (Hill et Wallach) est utilisé pour calculer le taux de surface soudée d’une interface en fonction des paramètres du cycle de CIC en modélisant la contribution des mécanismes (visco)plastique et diffusifs (en surface et au joint). Hence, effect of radi, Most of the welding involved in the roof slab is similar welding between carbon, steel and carbon steel, except in the bottom plate side where there is a dissimilar joint, involving carbon steel (A48P2) and austenitic stainless steel (316L(N)). PFBR is a sodium cooled, pool type, mixed oxide fuelled reactor. resistance to loss of carbon to liquid sodium which leads to reduction in strength, resistance to wastage in case of small leaks leading to sodium-water reaction and. Reactor Technology & Engineering BARC HIGHLIGHTS 115 Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor The PFBR is a 500 MWe, sodium cooled, pool type, mixed oxide (MOX) fuelled reactor having two secondary loops. Consequently, extensive studies involving modification, the composition and initial heat treatments have been, toughness. 0000001120 00000 n
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR), which is under construction at Kalpakkam, is a 500 MWe, Sodium cooled pool type reactor. area requirements of the steam generator. Typical of Mg alloys, this alloy has a propensity for twinning by multiple twin modes, which leads to rapid texture evolution, anisotropy, and tension-compression (T-C) asymmetry in yield stress, with compression having the weaker response. cost of Research and Development on materials development and characterisation. A number of T-welds between radial stiffeners and top/bottom, encountered during manufacturing of the roof slab for the Prototype F. repair of the joints was necessary before the required standards were achieved. = C /ε of Structural Materials Including Environmental Effects, Exchange Meeting with UKAEA on In Air and In Sodium Tests on Structural. Stainless Steels- Procesing and Metallurgy, Creep and Fracture of Engineering Materials, National Technical Information Service, USA, Sasikala G, Mathew M D, Bhanu sankara Rao K and Mannan S L. Material Selection for Steam Generator, IGCAR Technical Note No. These materials are very promising for wrapper applications and are, are also included in the Table for compari, . The high-temperature (550 °C) tensile properties are significantly lower with respect to the RT properties. degassing employed during steel making process brings down sulphur level in the steel. rupture of pump to grid plate pipe, uncontrolled withdrawal of control rod etc. s 0000004005 00000 n
The reference 316 SS data are taken from the long term creep programme of, superimposed in Fig.6. precipitates and dislocation substructure. The evidence for dissolution of magnetite and the presence of decohesions indicated an important role for hydrogen in caustic cracking of P91 steel. Martensitic stainless steels ar, ductility and suceptibility to embrittlement between 693 K and 823 K, and are therefore, Austenitic stainless steels are chosen as the, their adequate high temperature mechanical properties, compatibility, coolant, good weldability, availability of design data, good irradiation resistance and, above all the fairly vast and satisfactory experience in the use of these steels in sodium, cooled reactors. 0000050652 00000 n
For accurate integrity assessment, the mechanical properties of individual regions are to be evaluated at room temperature (RT) and 550 °C. One of the latest developments in the SAW power sources is alternating current (AC) square. The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) is a 500 MWe fast breeder nuclear reactor presently being constructed at the Madras Atomic Power Stationin Kalpakkam, India. Whereas corrosion effects of sodium are negligible for thick, components, effective loss of thickness due to leaching of solutes has to be accounted. The in-reactor stress-to-rupture properties are shown to be equal to or greater than the unirradiated material stress-to-rupture properties for times up to 7000 h. This paper reviews the history and the present status of the development of low-activation ferritic/martensitic steels for fusion applications, followed by a summary of the status of the International Energy Agency fusion materials working group activities, where an international collaborative test program on low-activation ferritic/martensitic steels for fusion is in progress. Pour arriver au meilleur compromis, les travaux de cette thèse vont aider à l’optimisation des paramètres pression/temps/température du cycle de CIC.Le premier axe de travail porte sur la simulation numérique de la déformation d’un tel échangeur lors de la CIC. In compression testing, the working temperature influences the frictional coefficient in the interface of the die platen and the specimen which in turn plays a crucial role in the barreling of the specimen. Associé à la corrélation entre tenue mécanique et taux de surface soudée, il permet de proposer un outil prédictif pour la tenue mécaniques des interfaces soudé-diffusées. The, first generation materials belonged to 304 and 316 SS grades. Modified 9Cr-1Mo steel, not exhibit such a drastic reduction in creep strength at longer durations due to the, ferritic steels at longer test durations. Fast reactors and sodium loops have be, successfully run for many years testifying to the long-term compatibilit, stainless steels with sodium at elevated temperat, 3.2 Choice of 304L(N) and 316L(N) for Structural Components, For the structural components of Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) which attained first, criticality in 1985 at Kalpakkam, austenitic stainless steel grade 316 is the principal, grade used. improving weldability and minimising scatter in mechanical properties. Frictional coefficients obtained from the experiments. The joints fabricated by LHF consumable exhibited superior transverse tensile properties due to the presence of ferrite microstructure in weld metal. Table 2 gives the chemical composition of various alloys in use or under consideration, for clad and wrapper tubes in FBRs. Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor to be commissioned in 2022 Published: September 23, 2020 On September 22, 2020, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Atomic Energy and Space Shri Jitendra Singh in a written reply said that the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor is to be commissioned by October 2022. Bernhard Ilschner, Edward J Kramer and Subash Mahajan, Elsevier, New York. 800 spool piece welded to 316L(N) SS pipe on the one side, steel pipe on the other side, is chosen for this dissimilar joint. Selection of materials for different components of PFBR, a 500MWe sodium cooled, Fast Breeder Reactor, has been carried out considering v, conditions, weldability fabricability, interna, components of the reactor radiation damage leading to void swelling, irradiation cre, and embrittlement is the major determinant of, stainless steel confirming to ASTM A771 (20% CW 15Cr-15Ni-Mo-Ti-Si) has been, recommended for the clad and wrapper tubes for the initial cor, assemblies would have improved version of D9 as clad and, For structural components forming part of reactor assembl. Other major advantages of, austenitic stainless steels 304L(N) and 316L(N) include existence of vast data base on, mechanical properties including very long-term creep data, ease of availability and, # for pool-type reactor, there is no hot leg piping, Chemical composition specified for 316L(N), 316FR and 316LN used/proposed in, (single values denote maximum permissible, NS - not specified), Table 7 gives the chemical compositions of types 304L(N) and 316L(N) SS specified, for PFBR alongwith the ASTM and RCC-MR specifications. For PFBR low carbon austenitic stainless steel types 304 and 316, alloyed, with 0.06-0.08 wt% nitrogen, designated as 304L(N) and 316L(N) SS respectively have, been selected for the structural components. In the cas, the sodium inlet temperature is 798 K whereas the steam outlet temperature is 766 K. It, can be seen from this Table that 2.25Cr-1Mo steel, either plain or stabilised grade, has, been used in evaporators, whereas in super, been used. Figure 9 shows, a comparison of creep rupture strengths of 316 and 316(N) weld metals at 923 K; about, 30% increase in rupture strength was observed by alloying with nitrogen, information available in the open literature on the LCF behaviour of 316(N) welds and, their joints. For Grid Plate, though temperatures a, region, 316L(N) SS is preferred over 304L(N) SS in view of better ductility after, irradiation. 0000001751 00000 n
It was understood that, with increase in strain, the flow stress of the material increases up to a certain strain level after which the stress saturates. Sodium streams coming from the cor, and these, on impinging upon the component surface, produce local variations in the, surface temperature with associated stress fluctuations. ÐаlÑаккаm is 68 ⦠Construction des Materiels des Chaudieres Electro-Nucleaires (1985). Knowledge on the current limitations of low-activation ferritic steels for application in advanced fusion systems is reviewed and future prospects are defined. Fast Breeder Prototype Reactor from US$3.6 billion to US$9 billion, Etc. and boron in, Materials selected for cladding in major FB, Yield strength of CW15-15Ti irradiated to a dose of 83 dpa and tested at the irradiation, temperature is reported to be comparable to that of cold worked cold worked 316Ti, Cold worked silicon-modified 15-15Ti possesses the best tensile properties; both yield, strength and uniform elongation are higher than those of standard cold worked 316Ti, all the temperatures. The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) is responsible for the design of this reactor. Important and noteworthy observations are made during this investigation. The alloy exhibited high creep ductility, 0000006247 00000 n
Low carbon (less than 0.03%) has, been specified to avoid sensitisation during welding and nitrogen additions are specified, to increase the strength of the material comparable to normal carbon v, stainless steels. forging was found to be lower than that of thin section bars and tubes. The crack initiation and propagation modes were studied. in the creep-rupture properties was noted between Q + T, SPWHT, and TA conditions. well-defined primary, steady-state, and extended tertiary creep stages at all test conditions. The results are validated by conducting a series of experiments on 1/30 th and 1/13 th 3 is the increa, swelling. A detailed analysis of the dependence of critical strain for the onset of serrations on temperature and strain rate yielded an apparent activation energy of 83 kJ mol−1 for serrated flow at temperatures between 523 and 623 K. Ductility measured in terms of percentage elongation and reduction in area after fracture showed a gradual decrease up to about 673 K and a general increase at high temperatures at all the strain rates, exhibiting a ductility minima in the intermediate temperature range. This paper discusses the rationale behind the selection of materials for the different components of the 500 MWe sodium cooled Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR). trapping mechanism so long as the steel is understabilized. The poison ration of 0.35 and Young's modulus of 200 GPa were considered as per the unified data [Cadena and Alfonso, 2014]. This article contributes a case study of regulation of the design of Indiaâs Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR). Manufacturin, process of this steel includes degassing under vacuum, which will lead, inclusion content. 0000006813 00000 n
Russia is also considering developing a commercial version with a power output of 1 200 MWe (BN-1200) based on the BN-800 reactor. Modified 9Cr-1Mo steel is the choice for steam generator while carbon steel has been chosen for top shield components of the reactor assembly. The selection of Modified 9Cr-, 1Mo steel is based on several important considerations and these are, The principal selection criteria of materials for steam generator are given in Table 9, These include the general criteria as well a, materials in sodium-heated steam generator. HLT weld displayed coarser weld metal microstructure due to higher heat input and austenitic ferritic solidification mode. A systematic study on the susceptibility of, Safety grade decay heat removal system (SGDHR) design, 316L(N), Alloy 800 and 9Cr-1Mo steels to various forms of corrosion has concluded. The reason for this behavior is the synerg, . The square waveform provides fast polarity reversal from positive to negative peak, which resolves the problem of arc extinguish that occurs during polarity cross-over in sine or triangular waveform. The AC welding is more equipped to control the flux consumption compared to the regular direct current welding. Material chosen for DHX, and piping between DHX and AH, stainless steel, same as the main structural material for PFBR. .t Studies carried out at IGCAR (upto 10,000 hours) which are consistent with, the international experience have shown that creep rupture strength of 316L(N) grade is, superior to 316 SS; it has generally lower creep rates than type 316 SS. The sodium inlet and steam outlet tempe, steam generators are also included in this table. For reproducing the actual compression of a cylindrical billet into an FEA model, actual forging process was kept in mind and different parameters was taken into Abaqus/Standard. Vibration Analysis of Reactor Assembly Internals for Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor. Special attention was paid to the influence of minor alloying elements. The hardness of weld metal was higher in hybrid welding processes due to the higher ferrite content. Comparison of creep rupture strengths of 316 and 316L(N), Comparison of fatigue behaviour of 316 and 316FR SSs, 316Stainless Steel, Heat 65808 Aged 5,040 h at 593, Effect of hold time on fatigue lives of 316 and 316L(N) SSs, 3.2.3 Welding Consumables and Properties of Welds, Welding is extensively employed in the fabrication of FBR components. S, American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia (1992), p1209-33. 0000004287 00000 n
components of the 500 MWe sodium cooled Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR). r Advantage of austenitic, stainless steel material would be that there is no mandatory in-service ultrasonic, main vessel is planned to be ultrasonic inspected to be inspected as part of in-service, inspection, introduction of bimetallic weld is not a real disadvantage. Although alloy 600 is, another material being used for transition joints, alloy 800 has been preferred over, 600 since the material is included in ASME code and also was the choice of transition, joint (2.25Cr-1Mo -SS) for CRBRP steam generator. The steady state swelling rate is consta. Comparison of low cycle fatigue (LCF) data of plain 9Cr-1Mo and, 9Cr-1Mo steel (both hot rolled and hot forged) indicate that Modified 9Cr-1Mo steel, exhibits higher continuous cycling LCF resistance compared to plain 9Cr-1Mo steel, However, hot forged Modified 9Cr-1Mo steel shows lower fatigue life, hot rolled material. La fabrication de géométries complexes (canaux rectangulaires millimétriques) est possible grâce au procédé de soudage diffusion : des tôles rainurées en acier inoxydable 316L sont empilées en conteneur et soudées lors d'un cycle de Compaction Isostatique à Chaud (CIC). MMG) of 5 and 10 were also observed in the high and low stress regimes, respectively. and 300 mm thickness) of plain 9Cr-1Mo steel at, IGCAR has revealed inferior fatigue life of the forged product compared to hot, thin section. HLM welding process also permits higher gap tolerance with filler metal addition and is recommended for welding of type 316L(N) stainless steel. Carbon steel grade A48P2 (given in RCC-MR) has been, recommended. along with that of filled-in concrete would be around 650 t. As it supports main vessel, pumps, heat exchangers, rotatable plugs etc, weight of these, During the normal operation of the reactor, Radiation field close to the roof slab is relatively low. The safety of the fast breeder, although the problems are partly different from those of the present thermal reactors, also appears to be manageable, but further research and development work will be needed to assure all possible solutions. Further, the higher creep, strength of Modified 9Cr-1Mo steel allows the use, thinner tube and higher thermal conductivity of this material reduce the heat transfer. Alloy 800 to 316L(N) SS, 16-8-2, filler wire is selected. The novel circular-array based real-time ultrasonic imaging technique using an ultrasonic camera has been proposed in this paper for imaging of a fuel sub-assembly (FSA) of a fast breeder reactor. More than two decades of prototype and demonstration fast breeder reactor (FBR) operation with high load factors and no major incidents have provided a wealth of information on core and fuel behaviour. This is because properties of. HLM weld joint has higher yield strength, ultimate tensile strength and ductility compared to that of the other weld joints. Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR). A, . Heat-affected zone (HAZ) cracking is avoided by specifying, lower permissible limits for P,S and Si and also by specifying limits on B, Ti and Nb, which are not specified in the ASTM standards for the base metal. Such musical pillars are distributed across many a temples in South India. In contrast, at temperatures of 723 K and above, the strength values decreased with decrease in strain rate. Two different consumables namely (i) austenitic stainless steel and (ii) low hydrogen ferritic steel have been used to fabricate the joints by flux cored arc welding (FCAW) process. AHX has finned tubes, the fins of which are helically wound and welded to the tubes, using high frequency resistance welding process. Not One Kilowatt Of Electricity Being Produced Today Commercialization of Fast Breeder Reactor Postponed 8 Times: from âBy Around 1970 to âBy Around 2050â Start 1956 Today 2007 Than 50mm with Warranted Properties in the Short Tra. Total-axial-strain-controlled fatigue tests have been conducted in air to ascertain the influence of temperature (723, 773 and 793 K) on the low cycle fatigue behaviour of thick-section (300 mm) 9Cr-1Mo tube plate forging (where the chromium and molybdenum contents are in approximate weight per cent). Serrated flow, a characteristic of dynamic strain ageing, was observed in the temperature range 523–673 K. The upper end temperature of serrated yielding decreased with decrease in strain rate. A reduced creep, increase in ductile to brittle transition tempera, of concern for ferritic steels. The trend in the development of radiation resistant 300 series austenitic stainless, steels has been to increase nickel content. The regression equation for fracture stress giving a good correlation with the measured fracture stress is obtained. Chemical composition of this steel is given, in Table 13. Further, below the minimum operating temperature. Dastidar, Dr.M.R. 0000002038 00000 n
), temperatures can rise upto 1273 K. For target burn-up of 100,000 MWd/t, the maximum, neutron dose is 85 dpa (displacements per atom, i.e., the number of times an a, displaced from its lattice site). Steels chosen for Phenix and Superphenix, A42P2 and A48P2 respectivel, are carbon steels specified in French code RCC MR, carbon steel specified in ASTM standard for moderate and low-temperature, Thus, choice of material for all the reactors has been ferritic steels, with carbon steel, being the most common choice. For the welding of Modified 9Cr-1Mo steel, consumables having composition closely, especially in the case of shielded metal a, AWS/ASME specification for the consumables, minor modifications have been made, for Ni, Mn, Nb, V and N. In addition, the specification calls for determination of. It is found that after rolling and peak aging, the alloy has a rolled texture of moderate intensity with the basal planes contained in the rolling plane and with a bimodal, fine-grained microstructure. The flowsheet of the heat transport system is shown in Fig.1. The flow to the tube bundle entry is made uniform by the flow distribution, device (annular perforated plates) located in the annular region before sodium entr, the tube bundle. The neutron detectors sense the neutron flux ⦠2). Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor âMONJUâ ï¼FES supplied the full set of fuel handling and storage system for `MONJU´ ï¼Spent fuel handling and storage technology is directly applicable to the LWR plant. Good qualitative agreement has been found between the results of simulation and neutron irradiations; this does not apply to variations of major components like Cr and Ni. In this work, the deformation response, texture evolution, and twinning development of a magnesium (Mg) alloy, Mg-1.3Zn-0.4Ca-0.4Mn, for biocompatible applications are investigated. The reduction in fatigue life at elevated temperatures was attributed to the combined effects of increased inelastic strain and fatigue-oxidation interactions. Operating temperature for austenitic stainless steel is considered greater than 427°C for its desired mechanical properties [Mannan et. Results of an experiment designed to measure in-reactor stress-to-rupture properties of 20% cold-worked AISI 316 stainless steel are reported. al., 2004], steels [Hw et. The values indicate the maximum limit. (hU� 57 0 obj
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Detailed investigations performed on LCF behaviour of forged thick, section tube plate (1000 mm dia. composition limits have been revised to meet specific, Chromium, molybdenum, nickel and carbon contents have been specified takin, account intergranular corrosion resistance criteria developed from operating experience, with nuclear reactors (both light water and fast reactors). The design of Nuclear Steam Supply System components is completed with considerable R&D backup. Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam-603 102, India. The microstructural stability and the mechanical properties of, 9Cr-1Mo steel and its variants for large section sizes have been examined in detail, either by simulated heat treatments on bar material or by producing the actual thick, As the main structural and piping material is austenitic, generator material is Modified 9Cr-1Mo steel, a dissimilar weld involving these two, premature failures of the direct joint involving austenitic stainless steel and ferritic steel, operating at high temperature have been reported in the. This phenomenon called thermal, stripping would lead to high cycle fatigue damage and this is another important, consideration in choosing materials for structural components above the core. From the simulation results, it was found that the friction in the die-specimen interface increases with the temperature during barreling phenomenon. 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