Published January 2011 | Version v1
Journal article

Key instrumentation in BWR plants

  • 1. AREVA NP GmbH, Erlangen (Germany)

Description

This paper describes water chemistry surveillance practices at boiling water reactor (BWR) power plants. The key instrumentation in BWR plants consists of on-line as well as off-line instrumentation. The chemistry monitoring and control parameters are predominantly based on two guidelines, namely the VGB Water Chemistry Guidelines and the EPRI Water Chemistry Guidelines. Control parameters and action levels specified in the VGB guideline are described. Typical sampling locations in BWR plants, chemistry analysis methods and water chemistry data of European BWR plants are summarized. Measurement data confirm the high quality of reactor water of the BWRs in Europe. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Power Plant Chemistry
Journal Volume
13
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 4-11
ISSN
1438-5325