First results related to the JRC Ispra PTS experiment: Nozzle comer crack behaviour
Abstract
In the period since June 1985, the JRC (Joint Research Center) Ispra Pressurised Thermal Shock (PTS) experiment has passed the way from the feasibility study ( Jovanović, 1985 ) to the start-up of the experimental work. The work performed, included a large number of activities, ranging from the procurement of the components and site preparation, up to the detailed pre-experimental analyses. Some preliminary results of these activities are briefly described further on.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nuclear Engineering Thermal-Hydraulics
Fatigue and fracture mechanics
Nuclear Materials and Properties
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 375–380
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter