D9FailureClad

Failure model for D9 cladding. Contains multiple models for steady state (burnup calculations) and transient operations.

Description

D9FailureClad is the model for D9 cladding failure during both long and short time-scale transients. Long time-scale transient failure is traditionally predicted with the Cumulative Damage Fraction (CDF) method for steady-state operations; however, short time time-scale CDF correlation data is also provided if desired for short time-scale transients. Long time-scale transients, such as burnup, are handled by using stress rupture correlations from Briggs et al. (1995). There are two sets of coeffecients used to compute the rupture time. Conservatively, the smaller rupture time is used to calculate CDF (Briggs et al., 1995). Short time-scale transients are handled with the short time-scale coeffecients, which rely off of the transient coeffecients, neutron flux, transient temperature, steady-state temperaute, and transient temperature ramp rate (Briggs et al., 1995).

Cumulative Damage Fraction

The CDF model compares the time-to-rupture value with experimentally obtained results as a function of stress and absolute temperature. When this value (CDF) equals one, the material has failed. The time of rupture function in hours is found in where , , and values depending if high or low stress is applied. is the temperautre in K, and is the hoop stress in MPa. For conservative measures, both sets are used to compute the rupture time, and the smallest value is used for calculating CFD. , , and values are listed in Table 1

Table 1: Parameters used in the Steady-State D9 CDF Model (Briggs et al., 1995)

ABCStress Type
High Stress
Low Stress

For transient conditions, different coeffecients are used to determine the rupture pressure and the rupture time. The correlation is given below by the following equations. where constants and variables are listed in Table 2

Table 2: Parameters used in the Transient D9 CDF Model (Briggs et al., 1995)

Variable/ConstantDiscription
Time to rupture,
Hoop stress,
fluence
Transient temperature,
Steady-state irradiation temperature,
Transient temperature ramp rate,

Example Input Syntax

D9FailureClad has tests for both steady-state and transient models.

Cumulative Damage Fraction Steady-State

[Materials<<<{"href": "../../syntax/Materials/index.html"}>>>]
  [FailureClad]
    block<<<{"description": "The list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied"}>>> = 1
    type = D9FailureClad<<<{"description": "Failure model for D9 cladding. Contains multiple models for steady state (burnup calculations) and transient operations.", "href": "D9FailureClad.html"}>>>
    hoop_stress<<<{"description": "Hoop stress in cladding"}>>> = stress_zz
    temperature<<<{"description": "Temperature of cladding"}>>> = temp
    method<<<{"description": "Failure method choice. Options: steady_state transient"}>>> = steady_state
  []
[]
(test/tests/solid_mechanics/failurecladD9/cdf_steady_state/ss_cdf_hightemp.i)

Cumulative Damage Fraction Transient

[Materials<<<{"href": "../../syntax/Materials/index.html"}>>>]
  [FailureClad]
    block<<<{"description": "The list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied"}>>> = 1
    type = D9FailureClad<<<{"description": "Failure model for D9 cladding. Contains multiple models for steady state (burnup calculations) and transient operations.", "href": "D9FailureClad.html"}>>>
    hoop_stress<<<{"description": "Hoop stress in cladding"}>>> = stress_zz
    temperature<<<{"description": "Temperature of cladding"}>>> = temp
    method<<<{"description": "Failure method choice. Options: steady_state transient"}>>> = transient
    steady_state_temperature<<<{"description": "Steady State Irradiation Temperature"}>>> = 600
    fast_neutron_fluence<<<{"description": "Fast neutron fluence in neutrons/m^2"}>>> = fast_neutron_fluence
  []
[]
(test/tests/solid_mechanics/failurecladD9/cdf_transient/transienttest.i)

Input Parameters

  • hoop_stressHoop stress in cladding

    C++ Type:std::vector<VariableName>

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Hoop stress in cladding

  • temperatureTemperature of cladding

    C++ Type:std::vector<VariableName>

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Temperature of cladding

Required Parameters

  • blockThe list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied

    C++ Type:std::vector<SubdomainName>

    Controllable:No

    Description:The list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied

  • boundaryThe list of boundaries (ids or names) from the mesh where this object applies

    C++ Type:std::vector<BoundaryName>

    Controllable:No

    Description:The list of boundaries (ids or names) from the mesh where this object applies

  • comparedless_equalOptions for variable _compared_ to criteria: greater_than greater_equal less_equal less_than

    Default:less_equal

    C++ Type:MooseEnum

    Options:greater_than, greater_equal, less_equal, less_than

    Controllable:No

    Description:Options for variable _compared_ to criteria: greater_than greater_equal less_equal less_than

  • computeTrueWhen false, MOOSE will not call compute methods on this material. The user must call computeProperties() after retrieving the MaterialBase via MaterialBasePropertyInterface::getMaterialBase(). Non-computed MaterialBases are not sorted for dependencies.

    Default:True

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:When false, MOOSE will not call compute methods on this material. The user must call computeProperties() after retrieving the MaterialBase via MaterialBasePropertyInterface::getMaterialBase(). Non-computed MaterialBases are not sorted for dependencies.

  • constant_criteria0Numerical value providing criteria value.

    Default:0

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Numerical value providing criteria value.

  • constant_onNONEWhen ELEMENT, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps.When SUBDOMAIN, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps. Evaluations on element qps will be skipped

    Default:NONE

    C++ Type:MooseEnum

    Options:NONE, ELEMENT, SUBDOMAIN

    Controllable:No

    Description:When ELEMENT, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps.When SUBDOMAIN, MOOSE will only call computeQpProperties() for the 0th quadrature point, and then copy that value to the other qps. Evaluations on element qps will be skipped

  • declare_suffixAn optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any declared properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.

    C++ Type:MaterialPropertyName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:An optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any declared properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.

  • fast_neutron_fluenceFast neutron fluence in neutrons/m^2

    C++ Type:MaterialPropertyName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Fast neutron fluence in neutrons/m^2

  • function_criteriaFunction name providing criteria value.

    C++ Type:FunctionName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Function name providing criteria value.

  • methodsteady_stateFailure method choice. Options: steady_state transient

    Default:steady_state

    C++ Type:MooseEnum

    Options:steady_state, transient

    Controllable:No

    Description:Failure method choice. Options: steady_state transient

  • steady_state_temperature350Steady State Irradiation Temperature

    Default:350

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Steady State Irradiation Temperature

  • variable_checkVariable name which is compared to criteria. Example: Var < 0, true=failed

    C++ Type:std::vector<VariableName>

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Variable name which is compared to criteria. Example: Var < 0, true=failed

Optional Parameters

  • control_tagsAdds user-defined labels for accessing object parameters via control logic.

    C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>

    Controllable:No

    Description:Adds user-defined labels for accessing object parameters via control logic.

  • enableTrueSet the enabled status of the MooseObject.

    Default:True

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:Yes

    Description:Set the enabled status of the MooseObject.

  • implicitTrueDetermines whether this object is calculated using an implicit or explicit form

    Default:True

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Determines whether this object is calculated using an implicit or explicit form

  • seed0The seed for the master random number generator

    Default:0

    C++ Type:unsigned int

    Controllable:No

    Description:The seed for the master random number generator

  • use_displaced_meshFalseWhether or not this object should use the displaced mesh for computation. Note that in the case this is true but no displacements are provided in the Mesh block the undisplaced mesh will still be used.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Whether or not this object should use the displaced mesh for computation. Note that in the case this is true but no displacements are provided in the Mesh block the undisplaced mesh will still be used.

Advanced Parameters

  • output_propertiesList of material properties, from this material, to output (outputs must also be defined to an output type)

    C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>

    Controllable:No

    Description:List of material properties, from this material, to output (outputs must also be defined to an output type)

  • outputsnone Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object

    Default:none

    C++ Type:std::vector<OutputName>

    Controllable:No

    Description:Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object

Outputs Parameters

  • prop_getter_suffixAn optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any attempt to retrieve/get material properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.

    C++ Type:MaterialPropertyName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:An optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any attempt to retrieve/get material properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.

  • use_interpolated_stateFalseFor the old and older state use projected material properties interpolated at the quadrature points. To set up projection use the ProjectedStatefulMaterialStorageAction.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:For the old and older state use projected material properties interpolated at the quadrature points. To set up projection use the ProjectedStatefulMaterialStorageAction.

Material Property Retrieval Parameters

Input Files

References

  1. L. L. Briggs, L. K. Chang, and D. J. Hill. Safety Analysis and Technical Basis for Establishing an Interim Burnup Limit for Mark-V and Mark-VA Fueled Subassemblies in EBR-II. Technical Report ANL-NSE-1, Argonne National Laboratory, 1995.[BibTeX]