Published July 1996 | Version v1
Journal article

Non-destructive evaluation of material damage and ageing

  • 1. Electricite de France (EDF), 75 - Paris (France)

Description

This paper concerns the problems in nuclear power stations caused by thermal ageing of cast duplex stainless steel in main primary circuit; neutronic radiation the vessel and vessel's internal components; and problems caused by mechanical damage. Some non-destructive methods for ageing and damage evaluation and latest results obtained in this field were briefly discussed. (author). 7 figs

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Aalam Al-Zarra
Journal Issue
44
Journal Page Range
p. 24-30.
CODEN
AAALE5

INIS

Country of Publication
Syrian Arab Republic
Country of Input or Organization
Syrian Arab Republic
INIS RN
28045536
Subject category
S42: ENGINEERING;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Translation
Descriptors DEI
AGING; ELECTROMAGNETIC TESTING; FATIGUE; MATERIALS TESTING; NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; REACTOR COMPONENTS; STAINLESS STEELS
Descriptors DEC
ALLOYS; CARBON ADDITIONS; HIGH ALLOY STEELS; IRON ALLOYS; IRON BASE ALLOYS; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; POWER PLANTS; STEELS; TESTING; THERMAL POWER PLANTS; TRANSITION ELEMENT ALLOYS

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Notes
Translated from RGN, International Edition (December 1994) v.B, p. 36-40.