Leak injection/detection input for B and W prototype steam generator test request

Technical Report · Tue Nov 18 04:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6083768· OSTI ID:6083768

The goal of the leak injection/detection phase of the test program on the prototype steam generator is to obtain data that can be used to specify the leak protection system for the plant unit steam generators. Both chemical and two acoustic leak detection methods (by GE and Rockwell International) are to be considered. The chemical system has been selected as the reference based on its more developed state. The acoustic methods have potential both as small leak detection systems and as intermediate leak protection/automatic shutdown systems. Simulated leak injections will be made at various locations within the steam generator to determine the performance of the chemical system as specifically applied to the B and W helical coil steam generator geometry. Acoustic tests will be made to characterize the various steam generator background noise sources and to record acoustic signals during smulated leak injections, in order to predict the performance of both systems.

• Research Organization: General Electric Co., Sunnyvale, CA (USA). Energy Systems and Technology Div.
• DOE Contract Number: AT03-76SF70030
• OSTI ID: 6083768
• Report Number(s): DOE/SF/70030-T30; ON: DE81029340
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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