BufferElasticityTensor

Computes Young's modulus (Pa) and elastic Poisson's ratio (dimensionless) for the buffer layer in TRISO fuels.

Description

Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio of the buffer are given by Miller et al. (2018) and Ho (1993).

The correlation is given for fast fluence with neutron energy threshold E>0.18 MeV. The model performs the fast fluence conversion from E>0.10 MeV to E>0.18 MeV using the 'flux_conversion_factor' parameter.

The functional relationship is calculated with density value of 2.25 g/cm for densities exceeding the theoretical density, but results should be considered invalid.

Young's Modulus

PARFUME model

Here (GPa) is Young's modulus of the buffer, (kg/m) is the density of the buffer, (10 n/m, E>0.18 MeV) is the fast neutron fluence, and (C) is the temperature of the buffer.

The functional relationship is calculated with fast fluence (E>0.18 MeV) value of 3.96x10 n/m for fast fluences (E>0.18 MeV) greater than 3.96x10 n/m.

CEGA model

Here (GPa) is Young's modulus of the buffer, (-) is the porosity of the buffer, (10 n/m, E>0.18 MeV) is the fast neutron fluence, and (C) is the temperature of the buffer.

The functional relationship is calculated with fast fluence (E>0.18 MeV) value of 4.0x10 n/m for fast fluences (E>0.18 MeV) greater than 4.0x10 n/m.

Poisson's Ratio

The Poisson's ratio of the buffer is set to a constant value of 0.33.

Example Input Syntax

[Materials<<<{"href": "../../../syntax/Materials/index.html"}>>>]
  [Buffer_elasticity_tensor]
    type = BufferElasticityTensor<<<{"description": "Computes Young's modulus (Pa) and elastic Poisson's ratio (dimensionless) for the buffer layer in TRISO fuels.", "href": "BufferElasticityTensor.html"}>>>
    youngs_modulus_scale_factor<<<{"description": "Multiplier for Buffer Young's modulus"}>>> = 1.0
    poissons_ratio_scale_factor<<<{"description": "Scale factor for Buffer Poisson's ratio"}>>> = 1.0
    temperature<<<{"description": "Coupled temperature"}>>> = temp
    outputs<<<{"description": "Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object"}>>> = all
  []
[]
(test/tests/triso/buffer_elasticity_tensor/buffer_elasticity_tensor.i)

Input Parameters

  • flux_conversion_factorConvert fast neutron flux E>0.10 to E>0.18 MeV

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Convert fast neutron flux E>0.10 to E>0.18 MeV

  • temperatureCoupled temperature

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

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Coupled temperature

Required Parameters

  • base_nameOptional parameter that allows the user to define multiple mechanics material systems on the same block, i.e. for multiple phases

    C++ Type:std::string

    Controllable:No

    Description:Optional parameter that allows the user to define multiple mechanics material systems on the same block, i.e. for multiple phases

  • 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

  • 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_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.

  • elasticity_modelPARFUMEThe model to use for elasticity: CEGA PARFUME

    Default:PARFUME

    C++ Type:MooseEnum

    Options:CEGA, PARFUME

    Controllable:No

    Description:The model to use for elasticity: CEGA PARFUME

  • elasticity_tensor_prefactorOptional function to use as a scalar prefactor on the elasticity tensor.

    C++ Type:FunctionName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Optional function to use as a scalar prefactor on the elasticity tensor.

  • fast_neutron_fluencefast_neutron_fluenceCoupled fast (E>0.10 MeV) neutron fluence

    Default:fast_neutron_fluence

    C++ Type:MaterialPropertyName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Coupled fast (E>0.10 MeV) neutron fluence

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

  • poissons_ratio_scale_factor1Scale factor for Buffer Poisson's ratio

    Default:1

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Scale factor for Buffer Poisson's ratio

  • youngs_modulus_scale_factor1Multiplier for Buffer Young's modulus

    Default:1

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Multiplier for Buffer Young's modulus

Advanced: Scaling Factors 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. F. Ho. NP-MHTGR: Material Models of Pyrocarbon and Pyrolytic Silicon Carbide. Report CEGA-002820 Rev. 1, CEGA Corporation, July 1993.[BibTeX]
  2. G.K. Miller, D.A. Petti, J.T. Maki, D.L. Knudson, and W.F. Skerjanc. PARFUME Theory and Model Basis Report. Report INL/EXT-08-14497 (Rev.1), Idaho National Laboratory, September 2018.[BibTeX]