2012 Edition of the RCC-MRx: Adaptation of Rules to the Evolution of Projects Needs and International Exchanges

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Lebarbé ◽  
C. Petesch ◽  
D. Bonne ◽  
F. de la Burgade ◽  
M. Blat-Yrieix
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Research Reactor ◽  
Fusion Reactors ◽  
Vacuum Vessel ◽  
Nuclear Facilities ◽  
Fast Reactors ◽  
Research Reactors ◽  
European Code ◽  
Set Up ◽  
International Exchanges

In 2012, AFCEN (Association Française pour les règles de Conception et de Construction des Matériels des Chaudières Electro-nucléaires) will publish the fifth edition of the RCC-MR code, named RCC-MRx 2012. This RCC-MRx Code is the result of the merger of the RCC-MX 2008 developed in the context of the research reactor Jules Horowitz Reactor project, in the RCC-MR 2007 which set up rules applicable to the design of components operating at high temperature and to the Vacuum Vessel of ITER. RCC-MRx, developed especially for Sodium Fast Reactors (SFR), Research Reactors (RR) and Fusion Reactors (FR-ITER) can also be used for components of other types of nuclear facilities (except PWR). It has been consider for instance in the frame of the CEN-Workshop (CEN-WS-MRx) in order to develop, on its basis, the European code for the design and fabrication of mechanical equipments for ESNII innovative nuclear installations. The main objective of the RCC-MRx is to capitalize the technical feedback of projects such as SUPERPHENIX, JHR, but also to meet the needs of MYRRHA, PFBR and ASTRID projects and to prepare the design and construction of ALFRED and ALLEGRO. This paper presents the technical evolutions in the 2012 edition and the AFCEN organization dedicated to work in an international frame.

Presentation of RCC-MRx Code 2010 for Sodium Reactors (SFR), Research Reactor (RR) and Fusion (ITER): General Overview and CEN-Workshop

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Lebarbe´ ◽  
D. Hyvert ◽  
S. Marie ◽  
O. Gelineau ◽  
D. Bonne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Research Reactor ◽  
Vacuum Vessel ◽  
General Overview ◽  
French And English ◽  
European Code ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Design And Construction

A draft of the fifth edition of the RCC-MR code, named RCC-MRx 2010, has been issued in French and English versions on December 2010 by AFCEN (Association Franc¸aise pour les re`gles de Conception et de Construction des Mate´riels des Chaudie`res Electro-nucle´aires). This RCC-MRx Code is the result of the merger of the RCC-MX 2008 developed in the context of the research reactor Jules Horowitz Reactor project, in the RCC-MR 2007 which set up rules applicable to the design of components operating at high temperature and to the Vacuum Vessel of ITER. This is a non-public document established in order to prepare the fifth edition which will be published in French and English by AFCEN and will be named RCC-MRx 2012. By this next edition, AFCEN try to bring together all the relevant stakeholders in a CEN-Workshop (CEN-WS-MRx) in order to develop, on the RCC-MRx basis, the European code for the design and fabrication of mechanical equipments for ESNII innovative nuclear installations. This CEN Workshop (whose duration is 18 months, from January 2011) will allow the Workshop members to consider the RCC-MRx 2010 and to propose modifications to be included in the RCC-MRx 2012 edition to meet the needs of MYRRHA and ASTRID projects and to prepare the design and construction of ALFRED and ALLEGRO. This paper presents the code evolutions from the 2007 edition of the RCC-MR and describes the organization of the Workshop.

Development of a Standard for Fusion Needs: Example of Introduction of Eurofer in RCC-MRx

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. E. Muñoz Garcia ◽  
C. Pétesch ◽  
T. Lebarbé ◽  
P. Lamagnère ◽  
Y. Lejeail
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Research Reactor ◽  
Fusion Reactors ◽  
Vacuum Vessel ◽  
Material Data ◽  
New Process ◽  
French And English ◽  
New Material ◽  
Set Up ◽  
First Time

The 2018 edition of the RCC-MRx Code [1] will be issued by the end of the 2018, in French and English versions by AFCEN (Association Française pour les règles de Conception et de Construction des Matériels des Chaudières Electro-nucléaires). This Code set up design and construction rules of research reactor components (coming from the RCC-MX 2008 code developed within the context of the Jules Horowitz Reactor project), and to components operating at high temperature and to the Vacuum Vessel of ITER (coming from the RCC-MR 2007). The extension of the scope of the code to innovative systems such as fusion reactors leads to revisit the background of the code to define the requirements to introduce a new process or a new material. The developed methodology has been applied to the introduction of the Fe–9%Cr–1%W–TaV steel (Eurofer), today in the Probationary Phase Rules of RCC-MRx. It was the first time to introduce a “new” material into the code, new in the sense of non-existing in any current standardization. This process, still in progress, highlights the need to have a minimum of information on the expectation of the code regarding the material data. This paper describes the different steps of the introduction of the Eurofer in the RCC-MRx code as well as the tools developed to facilitate the process.

RCC-MRX Edition 2015: Overview of Three Years of Developments

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Pétesch ◽  
T. Lebarbé ◽  
F. de la Burgade ◽  
D. Bonne ◽  
M. Blat-Yrieix
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Research Reactor ◽  
The Other ◽  
Vacuum Vessel ◽  
French And English ◽  
Set Up

The 2015 edition of the RCC-MRx Code will be issued, by the end of the year, in French and English versions by AFCEN (Association Française pour les règles de Conception et de Construction des Matériels des Chaudières Electro-nucléaires). This Code set up rules applicable to research reactor components (coming from the RCC-MX 2008 developed in the context of the Jules Horowitz Reactor project), and to components operating at high temperature and to the Vacuum Vessel of ITER (coming from the RCC-MR 2007). A significant work has been performed since 2012, first edition of the RCC-MRx, in order to improve the rules, to facilitate its use and understandability, and also to have a better fit with the feedbacks of the main projects (ASTRID, JHR, ITER). This paper presents the technical evolutions in the 2015 edition and also the other initiatives led upstream (prenormative works) and downstream (publication of the rules background - criteria) of the publication of rules.

2018 RCC-MRx Code Edition: Context, Overview, On-Going Developments

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cécile Pétesch ◽  
Thierry Lebarbé ◽  
Odile Gelineau ◽  
Damien Vallot ◽  
Martine Blat-Yrieix
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Research Reactor ◽  
Vacuum Vessel ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
French And English ◽  
Set Up

The 2018 edition of the RCC-MRx Code (1) will be issued, by the end of the 2018, in French and English versions by AFCEN (Association Française pour les règles de Conception et de Construction des Matériels des Chaudières Electro-nucléaires). This Code set up rules applicable to research reactor components (coming from the RCC-MX 2008 developed in the context of the Jules Horowitz Reactor project), to reactor components operating at high temperature (coming from the RCC-MR 2007) and to the Vacuum Vessel of ITER (also coming from the RCC-MR 2007). This edition takes the benefits of an important feedback of the users, such as Jules Horowitz Reactor or ASTRID project, but also from ITER and MYRRHA projects. In parallel, in compliance with the EC’s objectives and its own policy of openness, AFCEN proposes to make its codes evolve, taking into account the needs and expectations of European stakeholders (operators, designers, constructors, suppliers ...) through a workshop called CEN Workshop 64 phase 2. The end of the workshop, planned for 2018, will allow to integrate recommendations issued from this work in the code. This paper gives an overview of the performed work and also identifies the work to be done for a development of a standard such as RCC-MRx code.

RCC-MRx Code: Context, Overview, On-Going Developments

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Pétesch ◽  
T. Lebarbé ◽  
C. Pascal ◽  
M. Blat-Yrieix
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Research Reactor ◽  
Vacuum Vessel ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
French And English ◽  
Set Up

RCC-MRx Code (ref 1) is the result of the merger of the RCC-MX 2008 developed in the context of the research reactor Jules Horowitz Reactor project, in the RCC-MR 2007 which set up rules applicable to the design of components operating at high temperature and to the Vacuum Vessel of ITER. This code has been issued in French and English versions by AFCEN (Association Française pour les règles de Conception et de Construction des Matériels des Chaudières Electro-nucléaires) in 2012, and a new edition was published at the end of 2015. A significant work has been performed for this edition to improve the code in order to facilitate its use and understandability, and also to have a better fit with the feedbacks of the users. In parallel, in compliance with the EC’s objectives and its own policy of openness, AFCEN proposes to make its codes evolve, taking into account the needs and expectations of European stakeholders (operators, designers, constructors, suppliers...) through a workshop called CWA phase 2. This paper gives an overview of the realized work and also will identify the work to be done for an opening of a standard such as RCC-MRx code.

Consideration of Creep in Design Rules of AFCEN RCC-MRx 2012 Code

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Lebarbé ◽  
C. Petesch ◽  
Y. Lejeail ◽  
P. Lamagnère ◽  
S. Dubiez-Le Goff
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Research Reactor ◽  
Creep Damage ◽  
Vacuum Vessel ◽  
Design Rules ◽  
French And English ◽  
Type Of Exercise ◽  
Set Up

The 2012 edition of the RCC-MRx Code has been issued in French and English versions by AFCEN (Association Française pour les règles de Conception et de Construction des Matériels des Chaudières Electro-nucléaires). This Code is the result of the merger of the RCC-MX 2008 developed in the context of the research reactor Jules Horowitz Reactor project, in the RCC-MR 2007 which set up rules applicable to the design of components operating at high temperature and to the Vacuum Vessel of ITER. This new edition is the opportunity to publish also the background of the rules. This paper is one illustration of what may be such a document, on a dedicated example, the creep rules. It contains an overview of the design rules associated to the creep damage and explains the purpose and the origins of these rules. This type of exercise is going to be generalized to all the parts of the code in AFCEN technical publications, the criteria.

Presentation of the Afcen RCC-MRx Code for Sodium Reactors (SFR), Research Reactors (RR) and Fusion (ITER): General Overview

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Lebarbe´ ◽  
S. Marie ◽  
B. Drubay ◽  
O. Gelineau ◽  
D. Bonne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Aluminium Alloys ◽  
Research Reactor ◽  
Zirconium Alloys ◽  
Research Reactors ◽  
Code Evolution ◽  
French And English ◽  
Specific Material ◽  
Set Up

The next edition of the Afcen RCC-MR code, named RCC-MRx 2010, will be issued in French and English versions on November 2010 by AFCEN (Association Franc¸aise pour les re`gles de Conception et de Construction des Mate´riels des Chaudie`res Electro-nucle´aires). This Afcen RCC-MRx Code is the result of the merger of the RCC-MX 2008 developed in the context of the research reactor Jules Horowitz Reactor project, in the RCC-MR 2007 which set up rules applicable to the design of components operating at high temperature. This paper presents the code evolution from the 2007 edition of the RCC-MR code, such as: - Specific materials of research reactors and irradiation devices such as aluminium alloys or zirconium alloys are now added in the code. - Specific material properties and rules developed for such irradiated components.

RCC-MRx — Addenda 2013: Feedback of Application of the Code — Developments of Rules to the Evolution of Projects Needs

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Pétesch ◽  
T. Lebarbé ◽  
D. Bonne ◽  
F. de la Burgade ◽  
M. Blat-Yrieix
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Research Reactor ◽  
Vacuum Vessel ◽  
French And English ◽  
Set Up

The 2012 edition of the RCC-MRx Code has been issued in French and English versions by AFCEN (Association Française pour les règles de Conception et de Construction des Matériels des Chaudières Electro-nucléaires). This Code is the result of the merger of the RCC-MX 2008, developed in the context of the research reactor Jules Horowitz Reactor project, and RCC-MR 2007 which set up rules applicable to the design of components operating at high temperature and to the Vacuum Vessel of ITER. A significant work has been performed in 2012 and early 2013 to improve the code in order to facilitate its use and understandability, and also to have a better fit with feedback of the main projects (ASTRID, RJH,…). This paper presents the assessment of application of the RCC-MRx and the amendments introduced by the 2013 addenda of the Code.

scholarly journals Supporting infrastructures and research reactors: status, needs and international cooperation, IAEA ICERR (International CEntres based on Research Reactors) and IGORR (International Group on Research Reactors), FP7 and H2020 JHR access rights

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Gilles Bignan ◽  
Jean-Yves Blanc
Keyword(s):  
Turning Point ◽  
Research Reactor ◽  
Project Proposal ◽  
Joint Project ◽  
Research Reactors ◽  
International Group ◽  
Access Rights ◽  
Evolving Context ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Under Construction

The panorama of research reactors in the world is at a turning point, with many old ones being shutdown, a very few new ones under construction and many newcomer countries interested to get access to one or to build one domestic research reactor or zero-power reactor. In this evolving context, several actions have been set up to answer this international collaboration need: the IAEA has launched the ICERR initiative, the OECD/NEA is proposing the P2M joint project proposal. In France, the Jules Horowitz Reactor (JHR), under construction at CEA Cadarache, within an International Consortium, will be one of the few tools available for the industry and research in the next decades. The paper presents some update of its construction, its experimental capacities and the European support through FP7 and H2020 tools. This paper provides also some insights of international tools (ICERR, P2M) and about the International Group on Research Reactors (IGORR) and how they complement or interact with the JHR.

Efficiency Diagram Alternative Rule for Ratchetting: Historical Background, Overview, On-Going Developments

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Martin ◽  
C. Pétesch ◽  
Y. Lejeail ◽  
P. Lamagnère ◽  
T. Lebarbé ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Research Reactor ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Vacuum Vessel ◽  
French And English

RCC-MRx Code is the result of the merger of the RCC-MX 2008, developed in the context of the research reactor Jules Horowitz Reactor project, and the RCC-MR 2007, which established rules applicable to the design of components operating at high temperature and to the Vacuum Vessel of ITER. This code has been issued in French and English versions by AFCEN (Association Française pour les règles de Conception et de Construction des Matériels des Chaudières Electro-nucléaires) in 2012, 2015, and a new edition will be published by the end of 2018. This new edition integrates a significant evolution for the rules dedicated to the ratchetting evaluation through the so-called “efficiency diagram rule”. This rule was initially developed to present a less penalizing rule than the classical “3 Sm” rule and to analyze the interaction between creep and ratchetting in the high temperature domain. Since the first edition of RCC-MR code, several modifications have been made to this rule to improve its representativeness for this kind of damage. These modifications were motivated and justified by numerous experimental tests. The last significant evolution is thus the occasion to present through this article, the background of this rule, the major evolutions already incorporated in the code and also the on-going developments.

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