Research and development studies on plant and core seismic behaviour for a fast reactor

• Published in: Nuclear engineering and design Vol. 106; no. 1; pp. 103 - 126
• Main Authors: Martelli, A., Forni, M., Masoni, P., Maresca, G., Castoldi, A., Muzzi, F.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.02.1988; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Buildings. Public works; Exact sciences and technology; Nuclear power plants (construction and construction safety); seismology; structural analysis; Italy; Engineering design; Earthquake effect; Nuclear power plant; Test; Experimental installation; Nuclear reactor
• ISSN: 0029-5493; 1872-759X
• DOI: 10.1016/0029-5493(88)90272-5

This paper presents the main features and results of the numerical and experimental studies that were carried out by ENEA in co-operation with ANSALDO and ISMES for the seismic verification of the Italian PEC fast reactor test facility. More precisely, the paper focuses on the wide-ranging research and development programme that has been performed (and recently completed) on the reactor building, the reactor-block, the main vessel, the core and the shutdown system. The needs of these detailed studies are stressed and the feed-backs on the design, necessary to satisfy the seismic safety requirements, are recalled. The general validity of the analyses in the framework of the research and development activities for nuclear reactors is also pointed out.