Published January 1978 | Version v1
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A non-rotating device for in-situ inspection of pressure tube in CANDU nuclear reactors

Creators

  • 1. Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Chalk River, Ontario. Chalk River Nuclear Labs.

Description

A system capable of volumetric inspection of the pressure tube wall along its full length is described. Plate waves propagating in a circumferential direction eliminate the need for rotational movement. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Br. J. Non-Destr. Test.
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
1
Series
Br. J. Non-Destr. Test.
Journal Page Range
21-24
ISSN
0007-1137

Conference

Title
8. world conference on non-destructive testing.
Dates
Sep 1976.
Place
Cannes, France.

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
9365959
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS; S42: ENGINEERING;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CANDU TYPE REACTORS; PERFORMANCE TESTING; PRESSURE TUBES; ULTRASONIC TESTING; VOLUME; WAVE FORMS; WAVE PROPAGATION
Descriptors DEC
ACOUSTIC TESTING; HEAVY WATER MODERATED REACTORS; MATERIALS TESTING; NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING; POWER REACTORS; PRESSURE TUBE REACTORS; REACTORS; TESTING; THERMAL REACTORS; TUBES