Published October 1989 | Version v1
Journal article Metadata-only

Developing an eddy current system to measure steam generator PWSCC [primary water stress corrosion cracking]

Creators

  • 1. Zetec, Issaquah, WA (USA)

Description

Accurate sizing of primary water stress corrosion cracking (PWSCC) in steam generator tubes poses a particular challenge to eddy current inspection techniques. Excellent results have however recently been achieved at Ringhals in Sweden using an innovative signal processing technique. The data processing system, which has been used in the inspection of over 25000 installed tubes in nuclear plants, is described. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Engineering International
Journal Volume
34
Journal Issue
423
Series
Nucl. Eng. Int.
Journal Page Range
22-24
ISSN
0029-5507
CODEN
NEINB

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
21028466
Subject category
S42: ENGINEERING;
Descriptors DEI
CRACKS; DATA PROCESSING; EDDY CURRENT TESTING; INSPECTION; STEAM GENERATORS; STRESS CORROSION; TUBES
Descriptors DEC
BOILERS; CHEMICAL REACTIONS; CORROSION; ELECTROMAGNETIC TESTING; MATERIALS TESTING; NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING; TESTING; VAPOR GENERATORS