Published March 2011 | Version v1
Journal article

Water chemistry control practices and data of the European BWR fleet

  • 1. AREVA NP GmbH, Erlangen (Germany)
  • 2. Vattenfall Europe Nuclear Energy GmbH (Germany)

Description

Nineteen boiling water reactor (BWR) plants are in operation in Europe, nine built by ASEA Atom, six by Siemens KWU and four by General Electric. This paper gives an overview of the water chemistry operation practices and parameters of the European BWR plants. General design characteristics of the plants are described. Chemistry control strategies and underlying water chemistry guidelines are summarized. Chemistry data are presented and discussed with regard to plant design characteristics. The paper is based on a contract of the European BWR Forum with AREVA on a chemistry sourcebook for member plants. The survey of chemistry data was conducted for the years 2002 to 2008. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Power Plant Chemistry
Journal Volume
13
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 167-173
ISSN
1438-5325

Conference

Title
Nuclear plant chemistry conference 2010
Acronym
NPC 2010
Dates
3-7 Oct 2010
Place
Quebec City (Canada)