Feedwater heat condition assessment - An NDE perspective
- Electric Power Research Institute NDE Center, Charlotte, NC (United States)
An integral part of the feedwater heater condition assessment program consists of an inspection program performed on a periodic basis to help extend the availability of feedwater heaters. If applied effectively, NDE can extend the life of feedwater heaters by eliminating insurance plugs, minimizing tube leaks, assisting where necessary with design modifications and improved water chemistry, and repairing defective tubes for safety and remedial reasons. By performing inspection on a periodic basis, more realistic, up-to-date heater conditions can be obtained for a planned and timely heater replacements. This paper presents essential components of an effective NDE program to better prepare and assist utilities with reliable feedwater heater inspections.
- Research Organization:
- Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 227004
- Report Number(s):
- EPRI-TR--105876; CONF-9509192--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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