Published 1977 | Version v1
Book

A review of online leak detection methods for reactor systems

Creators

  • 1. Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, Calif. (USA)

Description

A review of methods for on-line leak monitoring indicates that acoustic emission has significant potential for light water reactor systems. Experimental results show that it is about 100 times more sensitive than methods used now. An analytical expression is given that indicates the acoustic energy generated is proportional to leak size. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Mechanical Engineering Publications for The Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Imprint Place
London
ISBN
0 86298 349 2
Imprint Title
Periodic inspection of pressurized components. 3rd conference sponsored by The Pressure Vessels Section of The Applied Mechanics Group of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London, 20-22 September 1976
Journal Issue
no. 10
Series
IMechE Conference Publications 1976.
Journal Page Range
p. 67-73.

Conference

Title
3. conference on periodic inspection of pressurized components.
Dates
20 - 22 Sep 1976.
Place
London, UK.

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
9365769
Subject category
S42: ENGINEERING;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ACOUSTIC EMISSION TESTING; ACOUSTIC MONITORING; LEAK TESTING; ON-LINE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS; SENSITIVITY; WATER COOLED REACTORS; WATER MODERATED REACTORS
Descriptors DEC
ACOUSTIC TESTING; MATERIALS TESTING; MONITORING; NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING; ON-LINE SYSTEMS; REACTORS; TESTING