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BWR hydrogen addition for IGSCC

Conference · · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5148804
Mitigation of intergranular stress corrosion cracking (IGSCC) in austenitic stainless steel piping and other components exposed to the primary coolant in boiling water reactors has become a major industry challenge. Hydrogen water chemistry (HWC) has become a very popular recommended method of slowing the propagation of IGSCC and is a desirable alternative to material replacement. Although HWC is a reasonable solution for controlling IGSCC, it is not without significant drawbacks for some plants. Carolina Power and Light's (CP and L's) Brunswick Unit 2 is one of these plants where the use of HWC for the mitigation of IGSCC could have a major impact on the current operating philosophy.
Research Organization:
Carolina Power and Light Co., Southport, NC
OSTI ID:
5148804
Report Number(s):
CONF-850894-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 49 Suppl. 2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English