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Conference Article: Seismic qualification using digital signal processing/modal testing and finite element techniques

Steedman, J.B. (NTS, Fullerton, CA); Edelstein, A

Abstract

A systematic procedure in which digital signal processing, modal testing and finite element techniques can be used to seismically qualify Class IE equipment for use in nuclear generating stations is presented. A new method was also developed in which measured transmissibility functions and Fourier transformation techniques were combined to compute instrument response spectra. As an illustrative example of the qualification method, the paper follows the qualification of a safety related Class IE Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Panel subjected to both seismic and hydrodynamic loading conditions.

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key words: Gas Cooled Reactor, Nuclear Technology
Reference:
IAEA IWGGCR specialists' meeting on gas-cooled reactor seismic design problems and solutions. San Diego, CA (USA). 30 Aug - 1 Sep 1982
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria).
IWGGCR--6, pp:75-117