Imagine water rushing through pipes like a strong wind hitting a bridge; it can cause parts to shake and eventually crack. This work creates a high-tech 'crystal ball' using computer models and real-world tests to predict these shakes before they happen. By spotting these risks early, engineers can stop leaks and avoid dangerous breakdowns.
Nuclear plants face risks of structural wear and accidental radioactivity release due to flow-induced vibrations. Current prediction tools may lack the resolution or speed needed for precise safety evaluations.
A suite of high, medium, and fast-running numerical tools for vibration analysis, the GOKSTAD experimental facility, and a set of best practice guidelines.
If you are a plant operator dealing with structural wear in the steam supply system — this project developed high-resolution numerical data and practical analysis tools that increase plant reliability and safety.
If you are a vendor dealing with equipment design failures due to flow-induced vibration — this project developed validated medium-resolution tools that allow you to improve the design of key components.
If you are a safety consultant dealing with uncertain vibration risks in new reactor concepts — this project developed best practice guidelines and uncertainty propagation methods to ensure safer design evaluations.
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost information is provided as this is a research-driven initiative.
The project provides fast-running practical tools and best practice guidelines designed for use by nuclear operators and vendors to enhance plant safety.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, but the project involves a consortium of 19 partners including industry and research organizations.
The project period runs from 2022-06-01 to 2026-05-31, with experimental results from the GOKSTAD facility already being delivered.
The project focuses on creating practical tools and best practice guidelines that align with the needs of nuclear operators and vendors for NSSS components.
The project features a strong industrial base with a 37% industry ratio, comprising 7 industrial partners and 3 SMEs across 9 countries. This mix of 4 universities and 6 research organizations ensures that the 17 deliverables are grounded in both academic rigor and practical utility for the nuclear sector.
Contact GRS gGmbH in Germany for technical inquiries regarding FIV tools.
Contact SciTransfer to bridge the gap between GO-VIKING's experimental data and your plant's maintenance strategy.
