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Azer, N.; Barber, D.H.; Boucher, P.J.
Proceedings of the seminar on leak before break in reactor piping and vessels1997
Proceedings of the seminar on leak before break in reactor piping and vessels1997
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[en] This paper addresses the moisture leak detection capability of Ontario Hydro CANDU reactors which has been demonstrated by performing tests on the reactor. The tests confirmed the response of the annulus gas system (AGS) to the presence of moisture injected to simulate a pressure tube leak and also confirmed the dew point response assumed in leak before break assessments. The tests were performed on Bruce A Unit 4 by injecting known and controlled rates of heavy water vapor. To avoid condensation during test conditions, the amount of moisture which could be injected was small (2-3.5 g/hr). The test response demonstrated that the AGS is capable of detecting and annunciating small leaks. Thus confidence is provided that it would alarm for a growing pressure tube leak where the leak rate is expected to increase to kg/hr rapidly. The measured dew point response was close to that predicted by analysis
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Faidy, C. (ed.) (Electricite de France, Villeurbanne (France)); Gilles, P. (ed.) (Framatome, Paris (France)); Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (United States). Div. of Engineering Technology; Electricite de France (EDF), 69 - Villeurbanne (France); Battelle, Columbus, OH (United States); 773 p; Apr 1997; p. 473-483; Seminar on leak before break in reactor piping and vessels; Lyon (France); 9-11 Oct 1995; Also available from OSTI as TI97004806; NTIS; GPO
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