Published March 1993 | Version v1
Journal article Metadata-only

SG (steam generator) tube repair by explosive welding

Creators

  • 1. Babcock and Wilcox Co., Lynchburg, VA (United States)

Description

Traditional joining techniques have limitations for bonding the ends of repair sleeves inside PWR cracked steam generator tubes. Explosive (kinetic) welding has been used as a successful alternative in over 5000 defective tubes. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Engineering International
Journal Volume
38
Journal Issue
464
Journal Page Range
p. 24, 26.
ISSN
0029-5507
CODEN
NEINBF

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
24059649
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Descriptors DEI
CRACKS; EXPLOSION WELDING; PWR TYPE REACTORS; REPAIR; STEAM GENERATORS; TUBES
Descriptors DEC
BOILERS; ENRICHED URANIUM REACTORS; FABRICATION; JOINING; POWER REACTORS; REACTORS; THERMAL REACTORS; VAPOR GENERATORS; WATER COOLED REACTORS; WATER MODERATED REACTORS; WELDING