BPVC.III.5 - BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Division 5-High Temperature Reactors (2023 Edition)

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BPVC.III.5 - BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Division 5-High Temperature Reactors (2023 Edition) This title accurately represents the 2023 edition of Section III, Division 5 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), focusing on Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components for High Temperature Reactors. Published by ASME International on July 1, 2023, this standard provides comprehensive guidelines for the construction of components in high temperature reactor systems.

Key Features

Scope and Content The 2023 edition of ASME BPVC Section III, Division 5 contains rules governing the construction of:
  • Vessels
  • Piping
  • Pumps
  • Valves
  • Supports
  • Core support structures
  • Nonmetallic core components
These rules apply to components used in high temperature reactor systems and their supporting systems
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. Applicability This division covers various types of high temperature reactors, including:
  • Gas-cooled reactors (HTGR, VHTR, GFR)
  • Liquid metal reactors (SFR, LFR)
  • Molten salt reactors, both liquid fuel (MSR) and solid fuel (FHR)
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Structure and Organization

Division 5 is organized by Code Classes:
  • Class A and Class B for metallic components (analogous to Class 1 and Class 2 in Division 1)
  • Class SM for metallic core supports
  • Class SN for non-metallic components (e.g., graphite core supports)
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Importance and Application

This comprehensive standard is essential for:
  • Nuclear facility designers and engineers
  • Manufacturers of high temperature reactor components
  • Regulatory bodies and inspectors
It addresses specific challenges of high temperature reactor designs, including:
  • Stress rupture
  • Thermal transients (ratchet, creep-fatigue)
  • Time at temperature (aging)
  • Coolant effects
  • Irradiation effects
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By providing detailed rules for the construction of high temperature reactor components, this standard plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety and integrity of advanced nuclear facilities.

Product Details

Published: 07/01/2023

ISBN(s): 9780791875773

Number of Pages: 672

Part of: ASME BPVC-2023 SET, ASME BPVC-2023 SET with Binders

Product Code(s): 400035

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