Design considerations, tooling and equipment for remote in-service inspection of radioactive piping and pressure vessel systems
Conference
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· Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5624217
In-Service Inspection programs are performed to monitor and verify the integrity of a nuclear power plant's primary pressure boundaries. Early detection of abnormal structural or material degradation could preclude serious damage to plant systems. This paper summarizes results obtained in use of remotely-operated nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment for inspection of reactor system components. Experience obtained in operating the Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF) has provided a basis for field verification of remote NDT equipment designs and has suggested development improvements. Remote Viewing and data gathering systems used include periscopes, borescopes, fiberscopes, hybrid borescopes/fiberscopes, and closed circuit television. A summary of design consideration for inspection equipment and power plant design is presented to achieve improved equipment operation and reduction of plant maintenance downtime.
- Research Organization:
- UNC Nuclear Industries, Richland, Washington
- OSTI ID:
- 5624217
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-830607-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States) Journal Volume: 83-NE-2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS
220200 -- Nuclear Reactor Technology-- Components & Accessories
220900* -- Nuclear Reactor Technology-- Reactor Safety
BORESCOPES
CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL
CONTAINERS
CONTROL
DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS
DESIGN
EQUIPMENT
FIBER OPTICS
IN-SERVICE INSPECTION
INSPECTION
MATERIALS
MATERIALS TESTING
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
OPTICAL SYSTEMS
PERISCOPES
PIPELINES
POWER PLANTS
PRESSURE VESSELS
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
REMOTE VIEWING EQUIPMENT
TEST FACILITIES
TESTING
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
220200 -- Nuclear Reactor Technology-- Components & Accessories
220900* -- Nuclear Reactor Technology-- Reactor Safety
BORESCOPES
CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL
CONTAINERS
CONTROL
DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS
DESIGN
EQUIPMENT
FIBER OPTICS
IN-SERVICE INSPECTION
INSPECTION
MATERIALS
MATERIALS TESTING
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
OPTICAL SYSTEMS
PERISCOPES
PIPELINES
POWER PLANTS
PRESSURE VESSELS
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
REMOTE VIEWING EQUIPMENT
TEST FACILITIES
TESTING
THERMAL POWER PLANTS