Title :
Advances in Acoustic Leak Monitoring Instrumentation
Author :
Smith, J.R. ; Rao, D.M. ; Wassel, W.W.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electric Corporation Nuclear Energy Systems P.O. Box 598 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230
Abstract :
A microprocessor-based acoustic leak monitoring system is described. The system provides a nuclear reactor operator with continuous data regarding the presence of leaks in plant fluid systems. The features of the system are briefly discussed with emphasis on the specially developed acoustic transducer and data processing. Data gathered at several power plants covering various leak types are presented.
Keywords :
Acoustic applications; Acoustic signal detection; Coolants; Inductors; Instruments; Leak detection; Monitoring; Power generation; Reactor instrumentation; Valves;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1983.4332385
