HT9CreepUpdate

Computes steady-state thermal and irradiation creep for HT9. Must be used in conjunction with ComputeMultipleInelasticStress.

Description

This material calculates the thermal and irradiation creep of HT-9 steel cladding due to stress loading as a function of temperature and fast flux. Primary and secondary creep models are available from Hofman et al. (2019) and Ryu et al. (2011), and can be selected using the MFH and RKY acronyms, respectively. In addition, the irradiation creep model from Hofman et al. (2019) can be optionally included. Primary, secondary, and irradiation creep models can be selected via the primary_creep_model, secondary_creep_model, and irradiation_creep_model input parameters.

MFH: Primary Creep

The primary creep rate from Hofman et al. (2019) is calculated by, where is temperature in K, cal/K/mol, is the von Mises stress in MPa, and is the simulation time in s.

MFH: Secondary Creep

The secondary creep rate from Hofman et al. (2019) is calculated by, where is temperature in K, cal/K/mol, and is the von Mises stress in MPa.

MFH: Tertiary Creep

The tertiary creep rate from Hofman et al. (2019) is calculated by,

where is temperature in K, cal/K/mol, is the von Mises stress in MPa, and is the simulation time in s.

In most steady-state irradiation cases, the magnitude of tertiary creep should be marginal as its contribution to total creep strain is expected to be significant only when the material is about to be subject to creep rupture. Therefore, the tertiary creep model should be adopted when the creep rupture risk is considerable, such as transient scenarios or high-temperature irradiation conditions (e.g., IFR Experiment X447).

MFH: Irradiation Creep

The irradiation creep rate from Hofman et al. (2019) is calculated by, where is temperature in K, cal/K/mol, is the von Mises stress in MPa, and is the fast flux in ( n/cm).

RKY: Primary Creep

The primary creep rate from Ryu et al. (2011) is calculated by, where is temperature in K, is the von Mises stress in MPa, is time in s, and 1/s.

RKY: Secondary Creep

The secondary creep rate from Ryu et al. (2011) is calculated by, where is temperature in K and is the von Mises stress in MPa.

Effective Time Method

It is noticeable that the empirical correlations for primary and tertiary creep are time-dependent. These correlations were then developed for legacy fuel performance codes that usually adopt the effective full power simplification for irradiation history. However, as an advanced fuel performance code, BISON is capable of handling dynamic irradiation history, which is also a feature of the BISON-FIPD integration. Unfortunately, when a dynamic irradiation history is used in BISON simulation, these primary/tertiary creep correlations would produce controversial results. Hence, the effective time method is implemented to allow the use of these time-dependent correlations with dynamic irradiation history.

For a time-dependent creep rate correlation, where is current temperature, is current stress, and is time, with existing (last time step) creep strain , we assume the entire strain is accumulated at the current stress and temperature condition, The effective time to accumulate the existing creep strain, , can be obtained by solving the equation above. The effective time for current time step can also be calculated, where is the current time step size. Thus, using the effective time method, the current effective time , instead of the actual time , is used to calculate the creep rate, .

As the creep rate of primary creep attenuates exponentially with time, given a specific stress and temperature, an asymptotic value can be calculated. If the existing creep strain exceeds this asymptotic value, cannot be calculated using the equation described above. In that case, an artificially big value (i.e., s) is assigned as to ensure no additional creep strain.

Example Input Syntax

[Materials<<<{"href": "../../../syntax/Materials/index.html"}>>>]
  [creep]
    type = ADHT9CreepUpdate<<<{"description": "Computes steady-state thermal and irradiation creep for HT9. Must be used in conjunction with ComputeMultipleInelasticStress.", "href": "HT9CreepUpdate.html"}>>>
    temperature<<<{"description": "The coupled temperature (K)"}>>> = temp
    fast_neutron_flux<<<{"description": "The fast neutron flux (neutrons/m^2-sec)"}>>> = fast_flux
  []
[]
(test/tests/solid_mechanics/ht9_creep/ad.i)

Note, this material must be run in conjunction with the inelastic strain return mapping stress calculator:

[Materials<<<{"href": "../../../syntax/Materials/index.html"}>>>]
  [radial_return_stress]
    type = ADComputeMultipleInelasticStress<<<{"description": "Compute state (stress and internal parameters such as plastic strains and internal parameters) using an iterative process.  Combinations of creep models and plastic models may be used.", "href": "../ADComputeMultipleInelasticStress.html"}>>>
    inelastic_models<<<{"description": "The material objects to use to calculate stress and inelastic strains. Note: specify creep models first and plasticity models second."}>>> = 'creep'
  []
[]
(test/tests/solid_mechanics/ht9_creep/ad.i)

Input Parameters

  • temperatureThe coupled temperature (K)

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

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The coupled temperature (K)

Required Parameters

  • absolute_tolerance1e-11Absolute convergence tolerance for Newton iteration

    Default:1e-11

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Absolute convergence tolerance for Newton iteration

  • acceptable_multiplier10Factor applied to relative and absolute tolerance for acceptable convergence if iterations are no longer making progress

    Default:10

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Factor applied to relative and absolute tolerance for acceptable convergence if iterations are no longer making progress

  • adaptive_substeppingFalseUse adaptive substepping, where the number of substeps is successively doubled until the return mapping model successfully converges or the maximum number of substeps is reached.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Use adaptive substepping, where the number of substeps is successively doubled until the return mapping model successfully converges or the maximum number of substeps is reached.

  • automatic_differentiation_return_mappingFalseWhether to use automatic differentiation to compute the derivative.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Whether to use automatic differentiation to compute the derivative.

  • base_nameOptional parameter that defines a prefix for all material properties related to this stress update model. This allows for multiple models of the same type to be used without naming conflicts.

    C++ Type:std::string

    Controllable:No

    Description:Optional parameter that defines a prefix for all material properties related to this stress update model. This allows for multiple models of the same type to be used without naming conflicts.

  • 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

  • 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_fluxfast_neutron_fluxThe fast neutron flux (neutrons/m^2-sec)

    Default:fast_neutron_flux

    C++ Type:MaterialPropertyName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The fast neutron flux (neutrons/m^2-sec)

  • first_thermal_activation_scalar1Scalar multiplied against the activation energy for the first term of thermal creep

    Default:1

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Scalar multiplied against the activation energy for the first term of thermal creep

  • first_thermal_scalar1Scalar multiplied against the creep rate for the first term of thermal creep

    Default:1

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Scalar multiplied against the creep rate for the first term of thermal creep

  • id_wastage_degradation_functionThe optional ID wastage degradation function that takes FCCI effect on cladding into consideration.

    C++ Type:FunctionName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The optional ID wastage degradation function that takes FCCI effect on cladding into consideration.

  • irradiation_activation_scalar1Scalar multiplied against the creep rate for the activation energy for irradiation creep

    Default:1

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Scalar multiplied against the creep rate for the activation energy for irradiation creep

  • irradiation_creep_modelMFHIrradiation creep model. Choices are: MFH none

    Default:MFH

    C++ Type:MooseEnum

    Options:MFH, none

    Controllable:No

    Description:Irradiation creep model. Choices are: MFH none

  • irradiation_scalar1Scalar multiplied against the creep rate for irradiation creep

    Default:1

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Scalar multiplied against the creep rate for irradiation creep

  • max_inelastic_increment0.0001The maximum inelastic strain increment allowed in a time step

    Default:0.0001

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The maximum inelastic strain increment allowed in a time step

  • maximum_number_substeps25The maximum number of substeps allowed before cutting the time step.

    Default:25

    C++ Type:unsigned int

    Controllable:No

    Description:The maximum number of substeps allowed before cutting the time step.

  • od_wastage_degradation_functionThe optional OD wastage degradation function that takes CCCI effect on cladding into consideration.

    C++ Type:FunctionName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The optional OD wastage degradation function that takes CCCI effect on cladding into consideration.

  • primary_creep_modelnonePrimary creep model. Choices are: MFH RKY none

    Default:none

    C++ Type:MooseEnum

    Options:MFH, RKY, none

    Controllable:No

    Description:Primary creep model. Choices are: MFH RKY none

  • relative_tolerance1e-08Relative convergence tolerance for Newton iteration

    Default:1e-08

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Relative convergence tolerance for Newton iteration

  • second_thermal_activation_scalar1Scalar multiplied against the creep rate for the activation energy for the second term of thermal creep

    Default:1

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Scalar multiplied against the creep rate for the activation energy for the second term of thermal creep

  • second_thermal_scalar1Scalar multiplied against the creep rate for the second term of thermal creep

    Default:1

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Scalar multiplied against the creep rate for the second term of thermal creep

  • secondary_creep_modelMFHSecondary creep model. Choices are: MFH RKY none

    Default:MFH

    C++ Type:MooseEnum

    Options:MFH, RKY, none

    Controllable:No

    Description:Secondary creep model. Choices are: MFH RKY none

  • tertiary_creep_modelnoneTertiary creep model. Choices are: MFH none

    Default:none

    C++ Type:MooseEnum

    Options:MFH, none

    Controllable:No

    Description:Tertiary creep model. Choices are: MFH none

  • tertiary_thermal_activation_scalar1Scalar multiplied against the creep rate for the activation energy for the tertiary thermal creep

    Default:1

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Scalar multiplied against the creep rate for the activation energy for the tertiary thermal creep

  • tertiary_thermal_scalar1Scalar multiplied against the creep rate for the tertiary thermal creep

    Default:1

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Scalar multiplied against the creep rate for the tertiary thermal creep

  • use_effective_time_for_primaryFalseUse effective time for primary creep calculation.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Use effective time for primary creep calculation.

  • use_effective_time_for_tertiaryFalseUse effective time for tertiary creep calculation.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Use effective time for tertiary creep calculation.

  • use_substep_integration_errorFalseIf true, it establishes a substep size that will yield, at most,the creep numerical integration error given by substep_strain_tolerance.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:If true, it establishes a substep size that will yield, at most,the creep numerical integration error given by substep_strain_tolerance.

  • use_substeppingNONEWhether and how to use substepping

    Default:NONE

    C++ Type:MooseEnum

    Options:NONE, ERROR_BASED, INCREMENT_BASED

    Controllable:No

    Description:Whether and how to use substepping

Optional Parameters

  • apply_strainTrueFlag to apply strain. Used for testing.

    Default:True

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Flag to apply strain. Used for testing.

  • 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.

  • effective_inelastic_strain_nameeffective_creep_strainName of the material property that stores the effective inelastic strain

    Default:effective_creep_strain

    C++ Type:std::string

    Controllable:No

    Description:Name of the material property that stores the effective inelastic strain

  • 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

  • substep_strain_tolerance0.1Maximum ratio of the initial elastic strain increment at start of the return mapping solve to the maximum inelastic strain allowable in a single substep. Reduce this value to increase the number of substeps

    Default:0.1

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Maximum ratio of the initial elastic strain increment at start of the return mapping solve to the maximum inelastic strain allowable in a single substep. Reduce this value to increase the number of substeps

  • 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

  • internal_solve_full_iteration_historyFalseSet true to output full internal Newton iteration history at times determined by `internal_solve_output_on`. If false, only a summary is output.

    Default:False

    C++ Type:bool

    Controllable:No

    Description:Set true to output full internal Newton iteration history at times determined by `internal_solve_output_on`. If false, only a summary is output.

  • internal_solve_output_onon_errorWhen to output internal Newton solve information

    Default:on_error

    C++ Type:MooseEnum

    Options:never, on_error, always

    Controllable:No

    Description:When to output internal Newton solve information

Debug 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. G. L. Hofman, M. C. Billone, J. F. Koenig, J. M. Kramer, J. D. B. Lambert, L. Leibowitz, Y. Orechwa, D. R. Pedersen, D. L. Porter, H. Tsai, and A. E. Wright. Metallic fuels handbook. Technical Report ANL-NSE-3, Argonne National Laboratory, 2019.[BibTeX]
  2. Ho Jin Ryu, Yeon Soo Kim, and A M Yacout. Thermal creep modeling of HT9 steel for fast reactor applications. Journal of Nuclear Materials, 409(3):207–213, February 2011.[BibTeX]