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Techniques for in-service inspection of heat-transfer tubes in steam generators

Conference ·
OSTI ID:706565
A multifaceted development program is in progress in the United States to study techniques for in-service inspection (ISI) of heat transfer tubes in breeder reactor steam generators. Several steam generator designs are involved. Although there are some similarities in the approaches, many of the details of techniques and capabilities are specific to the steam generator design. This paper describes the ultrasonic, eddy-current and penetrating radiation techniques being studied for the various steam generators, including the Large Leak Test Rig, the Clinch River Breeder Reactor design, and alternate steam generators being developed by Westinghouse and Babcock and Wilcox.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States); General Electric Co., Sunnyvale, CA (United States); Energy Technology Engineering Center, Canoga Park, CA (United States); Babcock and Wilcox Co., Lynchburg, VA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
706565
Report Number(s):
CONF-810615--3; ON: TI81023390
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English