Nondestructive evaluation of component interiors: Technology assessment
This report, Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) of the Interiors of Components; Technology Evaluation, researches the generics of remote inspection technologies. Considerations for implementing nondestructive testing techniques using telerobotics, remote operated vehicles (both underwater and dry), and pipe crawlers are discussed. The report is divided into three main areas: technology assessment and requirements for performing nondestructive testing remotely from the interior of nuclear components; nuclear utility industry questionnaire on utility needs and requirements for remote internal inspections; and research study on remote visual inspection essential variables for performing examination of component interiors. This report has identified that robotic nondestructive testing is an emerging technology whose maturity will depend on development companies identifying specific needs and then integrating robotic capabilities in the nuclear environment with nondestructive testing techniques. 32 refs., 126 figs., 8 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (USA); Sea Test Services, Merritt Island, FL (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- EPRI
- OSTI ID:
- 7072020
- Report Number(s):
- EPRI-NP-6832
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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