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Title: Review of P-scan computer-based ultrasonic inservice inspection system. Supplement 1

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/212537· OSTI ID:212537
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  1. Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (United States)

This Supplement reviews the P-scan system, a computer-based ultrasonic system used for inservice inspection of piping and other components in nuclear power plants. The Supplement was prepared using the methodology described in detail in Appendix A of NUREG/CR-5985, and is based on one month of using the system in a laboratory. This Supplement describes and characterizes: computer system, ultrasonic components, and mechanical components; scanning, detection, digitizing, imaging, data interpretation, operator interaction, data handling, and record-keeping. It includes a general description, a review checklist, and detailed results of all tests performed.

Research Organization:
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Washington, DC (United States). Div. of Engineering Technology; Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
212537
Report Number(s):
NUREG/CR-5985-Suppl.1; PNL-8919-Suppl.1; ON: TI96008319; TRN: 96:010555
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Dec 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English