A Review of the Latest Developments in the Field of Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Nuclear Reactors
Hui Li,
Xiaolong Fu,
Liping Zhang,
Yixiong Zhang,
Lu Jiang,
Zhuo Pu
Affiliations
Hui Li
Science and Technology on Reactor System Design Technology Laboratory, Nuclear Power Institute of China, No. 328 Changshun Avenue, Chengdu 610200, China
Xiaolong Fu
Science and Technology on Reactor System Design Technology Laboratory, Nuclear Power Institute of China, No. 328 Changshun Avenue, Chengdu 610200, China
Liping Zhang
Science and Technology on Reactor System Design Technology Laboratory, Nuclear Power Institute of China, No. 328 Changshun Avenue, Chengdu 610200, China
Yixiong Zhang
Science and Technology on Reactor System Design Technology Laboratory, Nuclear Power Institute of China, No. 328 Changshun Avenue, Chengdu 610200, China
Lu Jiang
Science and Technology on Reactor System Design Technology Laboratory, Nuclear Power Institute of China, No. 328 Changshun Avenue, Chengdu 610200, China
Zhuo Pu
Science and Technology on Reactor System Design Technology Laboratory, Nuclear Power Institute of China, No. 328 Changshun Avenue, Chengdu 610200, China
This review paper provides insights the into current developments in additive manufacturing (AM) techniques. The comprehensive presentations about AM methods, material properties (i.e., irradiation damage, as-built defects, residual stresses and fatigue fracture), experiments, numerical simulations and standards are discussed as well as their advantages and shortages for the application in the field of nuclear reactor. Meanwhile, some recommendations that need to be focused on are presented to advance the development and application of AM techniques in nuclear reactors. The knowledge included in this paper can serve as a baseline to tailor the limitations, utilize the superiorities and promote the wide feasibilities of the AM techniques for wide application in the field of nuclear reactors.
