ANSTO Publications Online: Measurement and reduction of flow-induced vibration of a fuel element and rig in the HIFAR reactor.

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Title:	Measurement and reduction of flow-induced vibration of a fuel element and rig in the HIFAR reactor.
Authors:	Holland, PG
Issue Date:	May-1975
Publisher:	Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Abstract:	Flow-induced vibrations in the fuel element assembly of a research reactor were monitored and it was established that long-term monitoring of liner plug vibration can be used to indicate the mechanical integrity of a fuel element if a sufficient case history is established. The vibrational behaviour of a number if fuel elements with different integral modifications were examined but only a relatively small change in vibration levels was obtained. The overall vibration levels were most effectively decreased by installing flow straighteners in the exit nozzles of the plenum chamber.
URI:	http://apo.ansto.gov.au/dspace/handle/10238/542
ISBN:	0642996857
Appears in Collections:	Scientific and Technical Reports

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