Experimental study of leak flow rate through artificial slits
Abstract
Many investigations have been done about the Leak-Before-Break (LBB) concept for LWR piping system. Though the fracture mechanics related to the LWR piping system has been studied very well, there are few studies about the leak flow rate from the through-wall crack in pipe. The evaluation of leak flow rate is necessary to judge the possibility of applying LBB concept to the design of piping system. The possibility is restricted by the sensitivity to detect the leakage of coolant in LWR plant.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nuclear Engineering Thermal-Hydraulics
Nuclear and radioactivity studies
Fatigue and fracture mechanics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 287–292
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter