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Winter School 2021
From the conception to the qualification of cables - J. ROLIER, NEXANS Group, France
Multi-scale analysis of the radio-thermal aging of XLPE cable insulation in nuclear environment. Part 1: Stabilization and oxidation mechanisms - X. Colin, PIMM, Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, CNRS, CNAM, HESAM University, Paris, France
Multi-scale analysis of the radio-thermal aging of XLPE cable insulation in nuclear environment. Part II: Consequences on the macromolecular network and the crystalline morphology - S. Roland, PIMM, Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, CNRS, CNAM, HESAM University, Paris, France
Cable Ageing Management Program, Activities at NPPs, Experiences - K. ANDRLE, ÚJV Řež, a. s., Czech Republic
Complementarity of FTIR spectroscopy, swelling tests and OIT measurements to probe physico-chemical evolutions of irradiated polymers - C. Le Gall, Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire, PSN-RES/SEREX, Saint-Paul-lez-Durance, France
The use of the EPR technique to assess the aging of polymer composites, Part I. Principles of electron paramagnetic resonance and examples of applications - Jarosław Sadło, Laboratory of Radiation Modified Polymers, Centre for Radiation Research and Technology Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Warsaw, Poland
The use of the EPR technique to assess the aging of polymer composites, part II - radicals in polyolefin blends - H. Lewandowska, Laboratory of Radiation Modified Polymers, Centre for Radiation Research and Technology Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Warsaw, Poland
Mechanical tests and modeling for aging evaluation - Konsta Sipilä, Harri Joki, VTT, Finland
Dielectric spectroscopy for aging assessment - Davide Fabiani, DEI - University of Bologna, Italy
THz technique for evaluation of ageing of NPP cables - Andreas Keller, Fraunhofer Institute for Nondestructive Testing IZFP, Saarbrücken, Germany
TDR/FDR technique for evaluation of aging of NPP cables - Moussa Kafal, CEA, France
Kinetic modelling of polymer aging - X. Colin, PIMM, Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, CNRS, CNAM, HESAM University, Paris, France
Virtual Polymer, multi-scale and multi-physical modelling of the polymer ageing - Dr. Morgane Broudin, EDF, France
Cable degradation assessment by COMSY tool - Sascha Disco, Framatome, Germany
Predictive and life modelling of cables through electrical NDT properties - Dr. Simone Vincenzo Suraci, University of Bologna, Italy
THz electrical response modelling on the micro- and macroscale Christopher Stumm, Fraunhofer Institute for Nondestructive Testing IZFP, Saarbrücken, Germany
Modeling of mechanical properties as function of ageing - Jukka Vaari, Viacheslav Balobanov, VTT, Finland
Ab initio modelling of polymers - Guido Roma, CEA, France
US DOE Research Supporting Cable Aging Management - Leonard S. Fifield, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), US
Public deliverables
D2.2: Specifications of tests - accelerated ageing protocol, test strategy
D2.3: Specifications of accident conditions – Experimental test protocols
D2.4: Cable ageing progress report n°1
D2.5: Cable ageing progress report n°2
Download deliverable D2.5: TMC-D2_5-Cable_ageing_progress_report_no2
D3.1: Database available for upload
D3.2: Measurement Protocols
D3.4: EPRS and Electrical techniques report
Download deliverable D3.4: TMC-D3.4-EPRS and Electrical techniques report
D3.5: Ageing characterizations under “normal conditions” Final report
Download deliverable D3.5: TMC-D3.5-Ageing_characterisation_normal_conditions_final_report
D3.6: Ageing characterisation accidental conditions final report
Download deliverable D3.6: TMC-D3.6-Ageing_characterisation_accidental_conditions_final_report
D4.1: Multi scale models or relations for unaged polymers
Download deliverable D4.1: TMC-D4-1-Multi-scale_models_or_relations_for_unaged_polymers
D4.3: Kinetics modelling of formulated polymer ageing in nuclear environment without fillers
Download deliverable D4.3: TMC-D4-3-Kinetics modelling of formulated polymer ageing in nuclear environment (without fillers)
D4.4: Multiscale modelling of polymer ageing
Dowload D4.4 deliverable here: TMC-D4-4-Multiscale_modelling_of_polymer_ageing
D4.5: Sensitivity study of models
Dowload D4.5 deliverable here: TMC-D4-5_Sensitivity_study_of_models.pdf
D4.6: Kinetics modelling of formulated polymer ageing in nuclear environment with fillers
Download deliverable D4.6: TMC-D4-6-Kinetics_modelling_formulated_polymer_ageing_with_fillers
D5.6: Development and validation of non destructive testing techniques for onsite inspection
D6.1: First revision of specifications (of the TeaM Cables Tool)
Download deliverable D6.1: TMC-D6_1-First_Revision_of_Specifications-F
D6.2: Implementation of the software
Download deliverable D6.2: TMC-D6.2-Implementation_of_the_software_intermediate_report
D6.3: Revision of the specification for Virtual Polymer as a result of input from WP4
Download deliverable D6.3: TMC-D6-3-Revision_specification_VP
D6.4: First Field Testing of the tool
Download deliverable D6.4: TMC-D6.4-First_Field_Testing
D6.5: Software Improvements
Download deliverable D6.5: TMC-D6.5-Software_Improvements
D6.6: Second Field Testing of the tool
Download deliverable D6.6: TMC-D6.6-Second_Field_Testing
D6.7: Final version software
Download deliverable D6.7: TMC-D6.7-Final_version_software
D7.2: Project public website
D7.5: Summer (Winter) School
Dowload deliverable D7.5: TMC-D7-5-Summer_School
D7.6: End user first workshop
Dowload deliverable D7.6: TMC-D7-6-End_user_first_workshop
D7.7: End-user second workshop
Dowload deliverable D7.7: TMC-D7-7-End_user_second_workshop
D7.8: Training workshops for NPP operators and researchers on the TeaM Cables tool and NDT protocols
Dowload deliverable D7.8: TMC-D7.8-Training_workshops
D7.9: TeaM Cables Symposium
Dowload deliverable D7.9: TMC-D7.9-TeaM_Cables_Symposium
Press Material
TeaM Cables first press release - September 2017
Download TeaM-Cables press release n°1: TeaM-Cables-press_release-170926
Project Documentation
TeaM Cables project flyer
TeaM Cables project presentation
Download TeaM Cables project presentation: TeaM-Cables-presentation
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