Acoustic emission for on-line reactor monitoring: results from field tests

Conference · Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984

OSTI ID:6219483

Hutton, P H; Kurtz, R J

The objective of the acoustic emission (AE)/flaw characterization program is to develop use of the AE method on a continuous basis (during operation and during hydrotest) to detect and analyze flaw growth in reactor pressure vessels and primary piping. AE has the unique capability for continuous monitoring, high sensitivity, and remote flaw location.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 6219483
• Report Number(s): PNL-SA-12237; CONF-840738-11; ON: DE85003110
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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