Title :
Ultrasonic techniques for improving inspection of sodium-cooled systems
Author :
Gobillot, G. ; Baqué, F. ; Lhuillier, C. ; Brau, P.H. ; Ploix, M.A. ; Augem, J.M. ; Saillant, J. Fr
Author_Institution :
DEN/DTN/STPA/LTTS, CEA Cadarache, St. Paul-lez-Durance, France
Abstract :
In 2007, the CEA, EDF, AREVA launched a coordinated research program for the development of Generation IV sodium-cooled fast reactors (SFR). A R&D program has been defined for the development of ultrasonic (US) techniques in sodium which are required for periodic inspections and continuous monitoring. This program involves both experimentation and modeling of the associated phenomenon. Within the scope of the future ASTRID prototype design, the main milestones until 2012 include validating the ultrasonic transducers, the qualification of in-sodium or out-of-sodium inspection techniques.
Keywords :
fission reactor design; fission reactor monitoring; liquid metal fast breeder reactors; research and development; ultrasonic transducers; AD 2007; AD 2012; AREVA; ASTRID prototype design; CEA; EDF; Generation IV sodium cooled fast reactor; R&D program; continuous monitoring; sodium cooled system inspection; ultrasonic technique; ultrasonic transducers; Inductors; Inspection; Monitoring; Qualifications; Research and development; Telemetry; Temperature measurement; Ultrasonic imaging; Ultrasonic transducers; Ultrasonic variables measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Advancements in Nuclear Instrumentation Measurement Methods and their Applications (ANIMMA), 2009 First International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Marseille
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5207-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5208-8
DOI :
10.1109/ANIMMA.2009.5503765
