Modelling methods in stress analysis of pipe coupling clamps
Abstract
Pipe coupling using clamps are becoming more and more popular components in nuclear power plants and are used in place of conventional flanges because of their compactness, easy maintenance & more reliability. They are used in large numbers in Pressurised Heavy water Reactors (PHWR) such as at the joint between feeder pipe and End-fitting, in F/M housing etc. Integrity of these clamps have direct effect on overall safety of the nuclear power plants. This necessiates proper design, fabrication,installation & maintenance of these components.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Engineering Structural Analysis Methods
Engineering Applied Research
Structural Integrity and Reliability Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 365–369
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter