Method for the Calculation of DPA in the Reactor Pressure Vessel of Atucha II

One of the limiting factors of the life of a nuclear power plant (NPP) is the state of the reactor pressure vessel (RPV). Embrittlement is the most important effect affecting RPV aging. The irradiation with neutrons, especially fast neutrons, is the primary cause of this embrittlement. NPP safe oper...

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Main Authors: J. A. Mascitti, M. Madariaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/534689
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