Steam Generator Inspections: Faster, Cheaper And Better, Are We There Yet?

Degradation of steam generator tubing due to both mechanical and corrosion modes has resulted in extensive repairs and replacement of steam generators (SG) around the world. The variety of degradation modes challenges the integrity of the SG tubing and therefore the stations'reliability. Inspec...

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Published inE-journal of Nondestructive Testing Vol. 12; no. 11
Main Authors Obrutsky, L, Renaud, J, Lakhan, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.11.2007
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Summary:Degradation of steam generator tubing due to both mechanical and corrosion modes has resulted in extensive repairs and replacement of steam generators (SG) around the world. The variety of degradation modes challenges the integrity of the SG tubing and therefore the stations'reliability. Inspection and monitoring aimed at timely detection and characterization of the degradation is a key element for ensuring tube integrity.
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ISSN:1435-4934
1435-4934