NDLI: FEM Analysis and Experimental Verification of the Integral Forging Process for AP1000 Primary Coolant Pipe

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Wang, Shenglong Yu, Xiaoyi Yang, Bin Zhang, Mingxian Wu, Huanchun
Copyright Year	2016
Abstract	AP1000 primary coolant pipes must be manufactured by integral forging technology according to the designer—Westinghouse Electric Co. The characteristics of these large, special-shaped pipes create nonuniform temperatures, effective stress, and effective strain during shaping of the pipes. This paper presents a three-dimensional finite element simulation (3D FEM) of the integral forging process, and qualitatively evaluates the likelihood of forging defects. By analyzing the evolution histories of the three field variables, we concluded that the initial forging temperature should be strictly controlled within the interval 1123 K to 1423 K (850 °C to 1150 °C) to avoid second-phase precipitation. In the hard deformation zones, small strains do not contribute to recrystallization resulting in coarse grains. Conversely, in the free deformation zone, the large strains can contribute to the dynamic recrystallization, favoring grain refinement and closure of voids. Cracks are likely to appear, however, on the workpiece surface when forging leads to large deformations. Based on the simulation results, an eligible workpiece with good mechanical properties, few macroscopic defects, and favorable grain size has been successfully forged by experiments at an industrial scale, which validates the FEM simulation.
Starting Page	5114
Ending Page	5124
Page Count	11
File Format	PDF
ISSN	10735623
Journal	Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A
Volume Number	47
Issue Number	10
e-ISSN	15431940
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2016-08-08
Publisher Place	New York
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Metallic Materials Characterization and Evaluation of Materials Structural Materials Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films Nanotechnology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Mechanics of Materials Metals and Alloys Condensed Matter Physics

Sl.	Authority	Responsibilities	Communication Details
1	Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education	Sanctioning Authority	https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives
2	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Host Institute of the Project: The host institute of the project is responsible for providing infrastructure support and hosting the project	https://www.iitkgp.ac.in
3	National Digital Library of India Office, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	The administrative and infrastructural headquarters of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in
4	Project PI / Joint PI	Principal Investigator and Joint Principal Investigators of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in Prof. Saswat Chakrabarti will be added soon
5	Website/Portal (Helpdesk)	Queries regarding NDLI and its services	support@ndl.gov.in
6	Contents and Copyright Issues	Queries related to content curation and copyright issues	content@ndl.gov.in
7	National Digital Library of India Club (NDLI Club)	Queries related to NDLI Club formation, support, user awareness program, seminar/symposium, collaboration, social media, promotion, and outreach	clubsupport@ndl.gov.in
8	Digital Preservation Centre (DPC)	Assistance with digitizing and archiving copyright-free printed books	dpc@ndl.gov.in
9	IDR Setup or Support	Queries related to establishment and support of Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) and IDR workshops	idr@ndl.gov.in

Beta Forging of a Ti6Al4V Component for Aeronautic Applications: Microstructure Evolution

Modeling Anisotropic Multiphase Heterogeneous Materials via Directional Correlation Functions: Simulations and Experimental Verification

Equiaxed Grain Count in Aluminum Alloy Castings: Theoretical Background and Experimental Verification

Controlled Forging of a Nb Containing Microalloyed Steel for Automotive Applications

Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Thin Plates of A6061 Wrought Aluminum Alloy Using Rheology Forging Process with Electromagnetic Stirring

Dendritic Growth in Mg-Based Alloys: Phase-Field Simulations and Experimental Verification by X-ray Synchrotron Tomography

Optimization of Laser Keyhole Welding Strategies of Dissimilar Metals by FEM Simulation

Effect of the Process Parameters on the Formability, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties of Thin Plates Fabricated by Rheology Forging Process with Electromagnetic Stirring Method

A Modified Approach to Modeling of Diffusive Transformation Kinetics from Nonisothermal Data and Experimental Verification

FEM Analysis and Experimental Verification of the Integral Forging Process for AP1000 Primary Coolant Pipe

Similar Documents

Beta Forging of a Ti6Al4V Component for Aeronautic Applications: Microstructure Evolution

Modeling Anisotropic Multiphase Heterogeneous Materials via Directional Correlation Functions: Simulations and Experimental Verification

Equiaxed Grain Count in Aluminum Alloy Castings: Theoretical Background and Experimental Verification

Controlled Forging of a Nb Containing Microalloyed Steel for Automotive Applications

Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Thin Plates of A6061 Wrought Aluminum Alloy Using Rheology Forging Process with Electromagnetic Stirring

Dendritic Growth in Mg-Based Alloys: Phase-Field Simulations and Experimental Verification by X-ray Synchrotron Tomography

Optimization of Laser Keyhole Welding Strategies of Dissimilar Metals by FEM Simulation

Effect of the Process Parameters on the Formability, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties of Thin Plates Fabricated by Rheology Forging Process with Electromagnetic Stirring Method

A Modified Approach to Modeling of Diffusive Transformation Kinetics from Nonisothermal Data and Experimental Verification

FEM Analysis and Experimental Verification of the Integral Forging Process for AP1000 Primary Coolant Pipe