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Journal Article
Finite Element Simulation on Irradiation Effect of Nuclear Graphite with Real Three-Dimensional Pore Structure
2025
Overview
The structural integrity of nuclear graphite is paramount for the lifespan of High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactors. The nuclear graphite components operate under extreme conditions involving high temperature, pressure, and intense neutron irradiation, leading to complex service behavior that is difficult to characterize only by experimental methods. This study employs the finite element method (FEM) to assess component stress and failure risk. The ManUMAT simulation method was first validated against irradiation data for Gilsocarbon graphite from an Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor and was subsequently applied to stress–strain analysis of the nuclear graphite bricks in the HTR-PM side reflector layer. The 3D micropore structure of nuclear graphite was obtained via X-μCT and reconstructed in Avizo to establish an FEM model based on the actual pore geometry. Simulations of nuclear graphite over a 30 full-power-year service period predicted a significant contraction on the core-side and minimal thermal expansion on the out-side driven by the neutron doses. This research establishes a finite element framework that extends the ManUMAT approach by integrating a realistic pore structure model, thereby providing a foundation for quantifying the microstructural effects on macroscopic performance.
Publisher
MDPI AG
