PWR secondary water chemistry guidelines, Revision 2: Final report

Technical Report · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:6418652

Blomgren, J C; Brobst, G E; Carr, W C; Crinigan, P T; Eaker, R W; Fredrichs, T L; Gatten, T M; Gillen, J; Kerns, M; Gould, A J

Steam generators in pressurized water reactor (PWR) nuclear power plants have experienced tubing degradation by a variety of corrosion-related mechanisms which depend directly on secondary water chemistry. As a result of this experience, the Electric Power Research Institute has sponsored a major program to provide solutions to PWR steam generator problems. Some of this research was initially conducted under the auspices of the EPRI Steam Generator Owners Groups. More recently, EPRI-sponsored research in this area has been directed by the Steam Generator Reliability Project steering committees. In October 1982 the ''PWR Secondary Water Chemistry Guidelines, Rev. O'' were published to provide guideline recommendations for critical water chemistry control parameters, available analytical methods, data management and surveillance, and the management philosophy required to successfully implement an effective water chemistry control program. Revision 1 was published in June 1984 reflecting the experiences of implementing the original guidelines and the availability of additional laboratory data. This revision incorporates the use of alternate water chemistries for secondary water chemistry control, based on field and laboratory data regarding mitigation of crevice corrosion. 73 refs., 26 figs., 21 tabs.

• Research Organization: Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6418652
• Report Number(s): EPRI-NP-6239
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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