TOWARDS IMPROVED ASSESSMENT OF SAFETY PERFORMANCE FOR LONG-TERM OPERATION OF NUCLEAR CIVIL ENGINEERING STRUCTURES

Información del proyecto

ACES

Identificador del acuerdo de subvención: 900012

DOI

10.3030/900012

Proyecto cerrado

Fecha de la firma de la CE 19 Mayo 2020

Fecha de inicio 1 Septiembre 2020

Fecha de finalización 31 Mayo 2025

Financiado con arreglo a

• Euratom

Coste total

€ 5 451 737,50

Aportación de la UE

€ 3 999 562,32

Coordinado por

TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY
Finland

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Project public website

Documents, reports (20)

Recommendations on methodology for ageing management of NPP

Recommendations on methodology for ageing management of NPPXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx

Complete predictive simulation of a VVER irradiated CBS
Dissemination and communication plan
Results of destructive mechanical characterization and microstructural evolution of samples after exposure to LOCA ambient conditions
Recommendations on probabilistic analysis approaches

Recommendations on probabilistic analysis approachesXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXxx

Overview of state-of-the-art knowledge for the quantitative assessment of the ageing/deterioration of concrete of NPP SSCs

Overview of stateoftheart knowledge for the quantitative assessment of the ageingdeterioration of concrete of NPP SSCsXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Propositions of evolutions of the FIB code model to properly take into account moderate temperature and biaxial effects on creep and shrinkage
New possibilities for a quantitative assessment of ageing of NPP SSCs for corrosion, alkali-aggregate and sulphate, creep & shrinkage and radiation

New possibilities for a quantitative assessment of ageing of NPP SSCs for corrosion, alkali-aggregate and sulphate, creep & shrinkage and radiationXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

End-Users-oriented methodological guideline to assess the condition and significance of irradiation in LWRs

End-Users-oriented methodological guideline to assess the condition and significance of irradiation in LWRs, undertaken by VTT's international partner, ORNL

Initial exploitation plan
Complete final report on the irradiation testing and post-irradiation examination
Guidance report on best practices for CCB ageing calculations
Report on the characterisation of ISR reactions

Report on the characterisation of ISR reactionsXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx

Prediction from the mix benchmark results (journal article)
PhD thesis on the characterization and phenomenological modelling of delayed strains in LOCA conditions
Phenomenological model for crevice corrosion of steel liner embedded in concrete

Phenomenological model for crevice corrosion of steel liner embedded in concreteXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx

Exploitation plan
Report on the comparative study regarding the detection of ISR in massive concrete structures using non-destructive techniques

Report on the comparative study regarding the detection of ISR in massive concrete structures using nondestructive techniquesXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXxxx

Complete final benchmark report on meso-scale modelling of irradiated concrete

Complete final benchmark report on meso-scale modelling of irradiated concrete, undertaken by VTT's international partner, ORNL

Recommendations for the evaluation of the ISR degradation impact on the overall capacity of the concrete structures

Recommendations for the evaluation of the ISR degradation impact on the overall capacity of the concrete structuresXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Other (3)

Mid-term workshop
Final workshop
Project flyer and PPT

Publicaciones

Conference proceedings (33)

Creep and shrinkage benchmarking for normal strength concretes using standard and micromechanical models,

Autores: Vit Smilauer
Publicado en: Concreep12 conference, 2024
Editor: Delft University of Technology,

Chemo-thermal model of Delayed Ettringite Formation in cemented waste packages

Autores: Abubaker Danfoura
Publicado en: NUMAT 2022, The Nuclear Materials Conference,, Edición 24-28 October,, 2022
Editor: NUMAT

Enhancing the safety of concrete structures for LTO.

Autores: Ferreira, M.
Publicado en: Annual Nuclear Conference 2025, Stockholm, 21-22.1.2025., 2025
Editor: Energiforsk

Robotic non-destructive inspection of corrosion inside steel cylinder concrete pipes used in nuclear power plants.

Autores: Nina Gartner, Miha Hren, Andraž Legat, Sokratis Iliopoulos, Wouter Van Eesbeeck, Lucas Si Larbi, Eric Lucet.
Publicado en: Nina Gartner, Miha Hren, Andraž Legat, Sokratis Iliopoulos, Wouter Van Eesbeeck, Lucas Si Larbi, Eric Lucet., 2023
Editor: Nuclear Society of Slovenia

Concrete R&D needs supporting LTO – ACES.

Autores: Ferreira, M.
Publicado en: EDF Workshop on NPP LTO beyond 60 years, 2023
Editor: EDF

Testing and Analysis of Concrete and Aggregates from the Viewpoint of Radiation Aging.

Autores: Sobek, K., Fedoriková, A., Klaisnerová, J., Halodová, P., Srba, O., Hrdličková, K. Štemberk, P.
Publicado en: Workshop on Service Life of Components of Energetic Structures, 2024
Editor: VZÚ

Delayed strains of containment buildings in operational and accidental conditions: progress research in ACES project

Autores: Jean-Luc Adia, Julien Niepceron, Julien Sanahuja, Herman Koala, Vit Smilauer, Petr Havlasek, Christophe Imbert, Veronique Dewynter, Georges Nahas, Seetharam Suresh, Phung Quoc Tri, Yan Le Pape
Publicado en: Proceedings of the 26th Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (SMiRT) conference, Edición 10 – 15 July 2022, 2022
Editor: SMIRT

Loi de comportement du béton VERCORS en situation accidentelle

Autores: Herman Koala, Jean-Luc Adia, Alain Sellier, Thierry Vidal, Sylvie Michel-Ponnelle
Publicado en: Proceedings of 25ème Congrès Français de Mécanique, Edición 20.8 - 2.9.2022, 2022
Editor: Nates Université

VERCORS Benchmark

Autores: Adia, Jean-Luc,
Publicado en: VERCORS Benchmark 3rd workshop, 2023
Editor: EDF

Analyses on the Expansion of Large Mock-Ups and Laboratory Specimens Exposed to ASR and DEF.

Autores: Gu, Y., Ferreira, M.
Publicado en: 17th International Conference on Alkali-Aggregate Reaction in Concrete. ICAAR 2024, 2024
Editor: RILEM Bookseries, vol 50. Springer, Cham.

Developing a micromechanics-based creep model: assumptions, identification and benchmarking,

Autores: Julien Sanahuja
Publicado en: Concreep12 conference,, 2024
Editor: Delft University of Technology,

CNSC perspective on gaps in knowledge for concrete containment structures.

Autores: Cédric Androuët
Publicado en: ACES Final Project Workshop, 22-24.4.2025,, 2025
Editor: ACES

Nouveau dispositif de fluage pour l’évaluation de l'effet de la précontrainte biaxiale sur les déformations différées du béton,

Autores: Tabchoury, R.,
Publicado en: RUGC 2024 – Prix René HOUPERT(Quatrième prix), Edición AJCE, vol. 42, 2024, 2024
Editor: RUG

(2024). Modelling of biaxial creep test in drying and non-drying conditions over 5 years on VERCORS concrete

Autores: Jean-Luc Adia, Thomas Perron, Herman Koala, Julien Sanahuja, Chaymaa Lejouad, Franck Guijarro, Lisa Cakir and Benoit Masson,
Publicado en: Concreep12 conference, 2024
Editor: Delft University of Technology

ACES: A Teleoperated Robotic Solution to Pipe Inspection from the Inside

Autores: Eric Lucet and Farès Kfoury
Publicado en: Proceedings of NDE NucCon 2023 International Conference, Edición 25-27 January 2023, 2023
Editor: Aalto University

(2024), Crevice corrosion assessment of steel liners and cement interface in nuclear power plants,

Autores: Valdir De Souza, Bruno Kursten, Sebastien Caes, Jacques Diederikand Miguel Ferreira
Publicado en: NRC Hybrid Workshop On Structural Materials: What Research For Beyond 80 Years, 2024
Editor: US NRC

Towards corrosion assessment in steel cylinder concrete pipes using the Pulsed Eddy Current Technique

Autores: Sokratis N. Iliopoulos and Wouter Van Eesbeeck
Publicado en: Pro eedings of the International Conference NDE NucCon 2023, Edición 25-27 January 2023, 2023
Editor: Aalto Univeristy

Role of EUG in preparation of future generation of experts.

Autores: Jiří Prokeš
Publicado en: ACES Final Project Workshop, 22-24.4.2025,, 2025
Editor: ACES

Long-Term Operation Safety Performance Of Nuclear Civil Engineering Structures – Corrosion Aspects

Autores: A.Legat, N.Gardner, M. Hren
Publicado en: 31st International Conference Nuclear Energy for New Europe NENE2022, Edición 12-15 September 2022, 2022
Editor: Nuclear Society of Slovenia

Scientific questions to be solved in the future for concrete under irradiation.

Autores: Ippei Maruyama
Publicado en: ACES Final Project Workshop, 22-24.4.2025,, 2025
Editor: ACES

Ensuring safe Long-Term Operation: Research challenges for ageing of critical concrete structures.

Autores: Ferreira, M.
Publicado en: NRG’s Workshop on LTO Beyond 60 Years,, 2024
Editor: NRG

Crevice corrosion assessment of steel liners and cement interface in nuclear power plants under oxic condition

Autores: Valdir De Souza, Bruno Kursten, Sebastien Caes, Jacques Diederikand Miguel Ferreira
Publicado en: EUROCORR2024, 2024
Editor: EUROCORR2024

Vercors concrete constitutive behavior under accidental conditions

Autores: Herman Koala, Jean-Luc Adia, Thierry Vidal, Alain Sellier, Sylvie Michel-Ponnelle and Stephane Poyet,
Publicado en: smirt 27,, 2024
Editor: SMIRT

Electrochemical techniques for non-destructive evaluation of corrosion damage on steel liners in concrete

Autores: Miha Hren, Nina Gartner, Tadeja Kosec and Andraž Legat
Publicado en: Proceedings of NDE NucCon 2023 International Conference, Edición 25-27 January 2023, 2023
Editor: Aalto University

Non-destructive testing of mock-up of reactor pressure vessel cavity.

Autores: Jan Patera, Jiri Zdarek, Edita Zarybnicka, Vaclav Svoboda, Vlastimil Habrcetl, Marek Postler and Zbyněk Hlaváč
Publicado en: Proceedings International Conference on NDE NucCon 2023, Edición 25-27 January 2023., 2023
Editor: Aalto University

New creep device for experimentation on the effect of biaxial prestressing on concrete creep.

Autores: Rita Tabchoury et al.
Publicado en: CONCREEP, 2024
Editor: Delft UNiversity

Implementation of a Robotic Mobile Manipulator moving a NDT probe inside Steel Cylinder Concrete Pipes for Corrosion Assessment. 21-23 June 2023,

Autores: Si Larbi, L. & Lucet, E. & Zhang, C. & Kfoury, F.
Publicado en: 7th International Conference of Engineering Against Failure (ICEAF VII), 2023
Editor: ICEAF

Non-destructive testing of coarse aggregates irradiated by neutron and gamma radiation for European project ACES

Autores: Zbyněk Hlaváč, Yuliia Khmurovska, Patricie Halodova, Claudia Aparicio, Leos Krivsky and Petr Stemberk
Publicado en: Proceedings of the International Conference NDE NucCon 2023, Edición 25-27 January 2023., 2023
Editor: Aalto Univerity

Multiscale experimental characterization of ageing basic creep of VERCORS concrete

Autores: S. Huang , J. Sanahuja, L. Charpin, R. Thion, L. Dormieux, E. Lemarchand, B. Bary, M. Hervé
Publicado en: Proceedings of 25ème Congrès Français de Mécanique, Edición 20.8-2.9.2022, 2022
Editor: Nantes Université

Effects of temperature on the delayed behavior of biaxially prestressed concrete.

Autores: Alexandre Nehme
Publicado en: CONSEC24. 25-27.9.2024 ., 2024
Editor: CONSEC24

A multiscale multiphysics platform to investigate cement based materials

Autores: Julien Sanahuja, François Soleilhet, Jean-luc Adia
Publicado en: SynerCrete'23 - International RILEM conference on synergising expertise towards sustainability and robustness of cement-based materials and concrete structures, 2023
Editor: FIB

Extension of service life and power increase of OL1 and OL2 – Containment monitoring and NDT.

Autores: Timo Kukkola
Publicado en: ACES Final Project Workshop, 22-24.4.2025,, 2025
Editor: ACES

Concrete Biological Shield in New Build and Service Life Extension of NPPs.

Autores: Štemberk, P.
Publicado en: Workshop on Post Irradiation Examination,, 2024
Editor: Research Centre Rez,

Thesis and dissertations (2)

Effects of temperature on drying, shrinkage and creep (Not offical title)

Autores: Herman Koala
Publicado en: PhD Thesis, Edición 2.3.2023., 2023
Editor: Univerity

Etude expérimentale et modélisation des effets de la précontrainte sur le développement des réactions de gonflement interne des bétons

Autores: Rita Tabchoury
Publicado en: 2024
Editor: l’Université de Toulouse

Peer reviewed articles (14)

Review of Euratom projects on design, safety assessment, R&D and licensing for ESNII/Gen-IV reactor systems

Autores: Konstantin Mikityuk, Miguel Ferreira, Branislav Hatala, Jan Leen Kloosterman and Monika Šípová
Publicado en: European Physics Journal - Nuclear Sciences & Technologies, Edición EPJ Nuclear Sci. Technol. 9, 18 (2023), 2023, ISSN 2491-9292
Editor: EPJ.ORG
DOI: 10.1051/epjn/2022048

Effects of Gamma-Ray Irradiation on Hardened Cement Mortar

Autores: Yuliia Khmurovska, Petr Štemberk, Svyatoslav Sikorin, Jiří Němeček, Daria Jóźwiak-Niedźwiedzka, Magdaléna Doleželová, Yuliya Kaladkevich, Eryk Pavalanski, Viktar Fatseyeu
Publicado en: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, Edición 15/1, 2021, ISSN 1976-0485
Editor: Springer Science + Business Media
DOI: 10.1186/s40069-020-00452-7

RBSM-based model for prediction of radiation-induced volumetric expansion of concrete aggregates

Autores: Yuliia Khmurovska, Petr Štemberk
Publicado en: Construction and Building Materials, Edición 294, 2021, Página(s) 123553, ISSN 0950-0618
Editor: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.123553

Benchmarking Standard and Micromechanical Models for Creep and Shrinkage of Concrete Relevant for Nuclear Power Plants

Autores: Vít Šmilauer, Lenka Dohnalová, Milan Jirásek, Julien Sanahuja, Suresh Seetharam, Saeid Babaei
Publicado en: Materials, Edición 16, 2023, Página(s) 6751, ISSN 1996-1944
Editor: MDPI Open Access Publishing
DOI: 10.3390/ma16206751

Numerical Study of Potential Delayed Ettringite Formation in Cemented Nuclear Wasteforms

Autores: Abubaker Danfour, Janez Perko, Suresh Seetharam, Quoc Tri Phung, Diederik Jacques, Özlem Cizer
Publicado en: Sustainability, Edición 16, 2024, Página(s) 389, ISSN 2071-1050
Editor: MDPI Open Access Publishing
DOI: 10.3390/su16010389

Towards improved assessment of the safety performance of NPP concrete structures for LTO (ACES)

Autores: Miguel Ferreira
Publicado en: ATS Ydintekniikka, Edición 2/2021, 2021, Página(s) 24-27, ISSN 0356-0473
Editor: Suomen Atomiteknillinen Seura – Atomtekniska Sällskapet i Finland r.y.

Differences in chemistry and mineral assemblages of Czech and Slovak serpentinite-type rock aggregates for mixed radiation shielding concrete

Autores: Kamil Sobek
Publicado en: Acta Geodynamica et Geomaterialia, 2024, Página(s) 365-375, ISSN 1214-9705
Editor: Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
DOI: 10.13168/agg.2024.0029

Catalogue of Radiation-Induced Damage of Rock Aggregates Identified by RBSM Analysis

Autores: Yuliia Khmurovska, Petr Štemberk
Publicado en: Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology, Edición 19/6, 2021, Página(s) 668-686, ISSN 1346-8014
Editor: Japan Concrete Institute/Nihon Konkurito Kogaku Kyokai
DOI: 10.3151/jact.19.668

FFT-based model for irradiated aggregate microstructures in concrete

Autores: Amani Cheniour, Yujie Li, Julien Sanahuja, Yann Le Pape, Elena Tajuelo Rodriguez, Lawrence M. Anovitz, Krishna C. Polavaram, Nishant Garg & Thomas M. Rosseel
Publicado en: Materials and Structures, Edición 55, 214, 2022, Página(s) 1-25, ISSN 1871-6873
Editor: Springer
DOI: 10.1617/s11527-022-02010-x

A structural model of the long-term degradation of the concrete biological shield

Autores: Amani Cheniour, Eva Davidson, Yann Le Pape, Tara Pandya, Benjamin Collins, Benjamin Spencer, Andrew Godfrey, Mehdi Asgari
Publicado en: Nuclear Engineering and Design, Edición Volume 405, 2023, ISSN 0029-5493
Editor: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2023.112217

Simple preparation of specimens for X-ray powder diffraction analysis of radioactive materials: an illustrative example on irradiated granite

Autores: Claudia Aparicio, Vít Rosnecký, Patricie Halodová
Publicado en: Powder Diffraction, Edición 39, 2024, Página(s) 41-46, ISSN 0885-7156
Editor: International Centre For Diffraction Data
DOI: 10.1017/s088571562400006x

Mesoscale modelling and simulation of irradiation-induced expansion in concrete

Autores: Benoît Bary, Julien Sanahuja, Yann Le Pape
Publicado en: International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Edición 283, 2025, Página(s) 109646, ISSN 0020-7403
Editor: Pergamon Press Ltd.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109646

An investigation into corrosion around voids at the steel-concrete interface

Autores: Miha Hren, Tadeja Kosec, Andraž Legat
Publicado en: Cement and Concrete Research, Edición 181, 2024, Página(s) 107545, ISSN 0008-8846
Editor: Pergamon Press Ltd.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107545

Implementation of a Robotic Mobile Manipulator moving a NDT probe inside Steel Cylinder Concrete Pipes for Corrosion Assessment

Autores: Lucas Si Larbi, Eric Lucet, Chen Zhang, Farès Kfoury
Publicado en: Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Edición 2692, 2024, Página(s) 012021, ISSN 1742-6588
Editor: Institute of Physics
DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/2692/1/012021

Other (2)

Work Package 2 – Vision Paper and Strategic Research Agenda for an EJP on nuclear materials

Autores: Marjorie Bertolus, CEA Massimo Angiolini, ENEA Marco Cologna, JRC Pål Efsing, KTH Miguel Ferreira, VTT Benoit Tanguy, CEA
Publicado en: ORIENT NM H2020 Project, Deliverable D2.1: Nuclear materials identity cards, Edición 06/05/2022, 2022
Editor: Orient NM H2020 Project

Work Package 2 – Vision Paper and Strategic Research Agenda for an EJP on nuclear materials

Autores: Lorenzo Malerba, CIEMAT Abderrahim Al Mazouzi, EDF Marjorie Bertolus, CEA Marco Cologna, JRC Pal Efsing, KTH Adrian Jianu, KIT Petri Kinnunen, VTT Karl-Fredrik Nilsson, JRC Madalina Rabung, Fraunhofer Mariano Tarantino, ENEA Miguel Ferreira, VTT Benoit Tanguy, CEA
Publicado en: Orient NM H2020 Project. Deliverable D2.4: Strategic Research Agenda / Intermediate version, Edición 08/03/2023, 2023
Editor: Orient Nm H2020 Project

Monographic books (2)

Status Report on Long Term Operation beyond 60 Years

Autores: Krivanek, R., Mocanu, C. Kumar, S. (Editors, 2025),
Publicado en: Edición NEA/CSNI/R(2025)4, 2025
Editor: OECD-NEA/CNSI

Proceedings of the International Conference on Non-destructive Evaluation of Concrete in Nuclear Applications - NDE NucCon 2023.

Autores: Al-Neshawy, F., Ferreira, M., Bohner, E., Kekäläinen, P., Oey, T., Lay, V., Niederleithinger, E.,
Publicado en: Aalto University publication series Science & Technology, 2023, ISSN 1799-490X393
Editor: Aalto University