Operation of the EPRI Nondestructive Evaluation Center

Technical Report · Wed Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:5384493

Stone, R M; Ammirato, F V; Becker, F L; Bremser, K; Krzywosz, K J; MacDonald, D E; Nottingham, L D; Selby, G P; Shankar, R; Stephens, H M ^[1]

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1. Jones (J.A.) Applied Research Co., Charlotte, NC (USA)

This report describes the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) funded nondestructive evaluation (NDE) and life assessment project activities carried out at the EPRI NDE Center in 1988. The primary support for this program is provided through contract RP 1570-2 with the EPRI Nuclear Division. Supplementary funding is provided by other contracts with the EPRI Nuclear, Coal Combustion, and Electrical Systems Divisions. The major objective of this program is to provide improved and field-qualified NDE equipment, procedures, and personnel training to the electric utility industry. A second program objective involves the validation, provision, and maintenance of life assessment codes for selected plant components. Significant assistance has been provided to the utility industry under this project in the form of improved, field-ready equipment and procedures; critically needed assessments of inspection method capability; demonstrations of effectiveness of examination methods; rapid response for critical, short-term problems; assistance with selected life assessment computer codes; and training for specific utility industry needs. These efforts have specifically involved heat exchanger, piping, steam turbine, generator, and heavy section problems. Certain components of both nuclear and fossil plants have been addressed. 56 refs., 48 figs., 13 tabs.

• Research Organization: Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (USA); Jones (J.A.) Applied Research Co., Charlotte, NC (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: EPRI
• OSTI ID: 5384493
• Report Number(s): EPRI-NP-6565
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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