Published August 1986 | Version v1
Report

Methods for determining integrated leakage rate test duration - case studies

Creators

  • 1. Bechtel Power Corp.

Description

Data from sixteen Integrated Leakage Rate Tests (ILRT) are examined to determine which of the evaluated methods provides the shortest duration and reliable test results. The methods of analysis examined are: Mass Point Method; Total time Method; Parabolic Inequality Method; Hybrid Method; and Predictor Method. The methods are examined to determine the shortest duration at which all acceptance criteria are satisfied. A method to determine ILRT duration is recommended

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Proceedings of the third workshop on containment integrity
Journal Page Range
p. 185-204.
Report number
NUREG/CP--0076

Conference

Title
3. workshop on integrity of containments for nuclear power plants.
Dates
21-23 May 1986.
Place
Washington, DC (USA).