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Advances in BWR pipe replacement technology

Conference · · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5148816
Approximately ten operating boiling water reactors (BWRs) have replaced major parts of the recirculation system piping and/or have completed major modifications to the reactor vessel nozzles. These repairs were necessary due to the intergranular stress corrosion cracking phenomenon in pipe welded joints. This paper discusses the advances in several technologies that have contributed to the industry's ability to successfully, from an as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) standpoint, complete these modifications.
Research Organization:
Power Cutting Inc., Lake Bluff, IL
OSTI ID:
5148816
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