Energy & environment · 05/06/2018Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Effect of LWR Water Environments on the Fatigue Life of Reactor Materials (NRC Report NUREG/CR-6909 Revision 1)
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released a report, NUREG/CR-6909 Revision 1, detailing the effects of water environments on the fatigue life of reactor materials in light-water reactors. The report updates the environmental fatigue correction factor approach based on new laboratory data and incorporates public comments.