Last updated May 3, 2012
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| Tuesday, May 22 8:15 – 9:30 a.m. | |||
| Time | Plenary Session | ||
| 8:15 |
Opening
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| 8:30 |
Activities and Future Trends of the ENIQ Network
E. Martin, EDF Generation Nuclear Engineering Division, France
L. Gandossi, Joint Research Centre – Institute for Energy and Transport, The Netherlands R. Booler, Serco, United Kingdom B. Neundorf, Vattenfall Europe Nuclear Energy GmbH, Germany A. Walker, Rolls-Royce, United KingdomPresented by: Mr. Etienne Martin |
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| 8:50 |
Overview of Fukushima Daiichi Accident
H. Masui, Tokyo Electric Power Co., JapanPresented by: Dr. Hideki Masui
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| 9:10 |
Applying NDE Reliability
G. Selby, Electric Power Research Institute, USAPresented by: Mr. Greg Selby
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| 9:30 |
Break
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| Tuesday, May 22 10:00 – 12:00 noon |
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| Session A Inspection Qualification I |
Session B Developments in Surface Examination I |
Session C Buried Components |
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| 10:00 |
Experiences on Massive Qualification Test Block Combining Many Inspection Areas
R. Paussu, J. Pirinen, Fortum Power and Heat Ltd., Finland; I.Virkkunen, M. Kemppainen, Trueflaw Ltd., Finland; R. Pirttilahti, Mekelex Ltd, Finland
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Eddy Current Combination Probes for Sea-Cure Condenser Tubing
K. Krzywosz, Electric Power Research Institute, USA; D.Folsom, Tennessee Valley Authority, USA
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Integrated Inspection and Analytical Technologies for Buried Pipe Assessments
S. Biagiotti, R. Royer, A. Crompton, Structural Integrity Associates, USA
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| 10:20 |
Qualification of Ultrasonic Inspections in the ITER Vacuum Vessel Manufacturing Project
R. Martínez-Oña, A. García, M. Pérez, G. Pirola, Tecnatom, S. A., Spain
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Flexible PCB-Based Eddy Current Array Probes for the Inspection of Turbine Components
A. Lamarre, B. Lapage, T. Bourgelas, Olympus NDT Canada, Canada
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Comprehensive Approach to Buried Pipe Examinations
M. Kirby, WesDyne International, USA
Inspection of Buried or Inaccessible Piping in Nuclear Power Plants Utilizing Ultrasonic |
| 10:40 |
Technical Justification in Accordance with European ENIQ Recommended Practice No. 2 for the Ultrasonic Examination of Dissimilar Welds at Surge Line Nozzles
A. Kreger, TÜV NORD EnSys Hannover GmbH & Co, Germany; B. Rueckelt, AREVA NDE Solutions, Germany
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Pulsed Eddy Current Testing of Carbon-Steel Pipes’ Wall-Thinning
W. Cheng, I. Komura, Japan Power Engineering and Inspection Corporation, Japan
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Based Intelligent Pigging Technology
R. Roberts, Quest Integrity Group, USA
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| 11:00 |
Comparison of Ultrasonic Responses from Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking (IGSCC) to Man-made Flaws in Weld Overlay (WOL) Samples
K. Watanabe, H. Shohji, K. Hide, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan
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New Eddy Current Inspection Systems For Small Cracks At Main Circuit Cooling Pumps
I. Becker, ec-works GmbH, Germany
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Advances in NDE Techniques for Buried Pressurized Pipes
A. Somani, Pure Americas Ltd., Canada;
R. Mascarenhas, Pure Americas Ltd., Canada |
| 11:20 |
Remote Visual Inspection of Disposal Canister EB Weld
J. Jorma Pitkänen, Posiva Oy, Germany; T. Saastamoinen, Dekra Industrial Oy,Germany; R. Paussu, P. Seppälä, Fortum Power and Heat Oy, Germany; C. Müller, D. Kanzler, BAM, Germany
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Characteristics of Remote Field Eddy Current Testing with Shorter Distances Between Surface Coils
S. Ueno, N. Kobayashi, M. Ochiai, Y. Kitajima, S. Maruyama, Toshiba Corporation, Japan
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GPR Data Analysis of Airfield Runway Using Migration Velocity Simulation Algorithm
M. Ramya, IIT chennai, India
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| 11:40 |
Quantitative Image Treatment for PDI-type Qualification of VT Inspections
M.Taglione, Y.Caulier, AREVA NDE Solutions, France
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EC Array Probe Signal Multiplexing
I. Grga, M. Vavrouš, INETEC – Institute for Nuclear Technology, Croatia
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Integrity Management Programs for Aging Infrastructures in Hydroelectric Generating Stations
R. Mattson,
J. Van Velsor, S. White, J. Hiremagalur, Structural Integrity Associates, USA; C. Ahlgren, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, USA |
| 12:00 |
Lunch
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| Tuesday, May 22 1:00 – 3:00 pm | |||
| Session A Inspection Qualification II |
Session B Developments in Surface Examination II |
Session C Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) I |
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| 1:00 |
Qualification of Cover Head and Bottom Dome Inspection for Three Swedish Nuclear Power Plants
J. Regigor, P. Serrano, A. Willke, Tecnatom, S.A., Spain
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Feasibility Study of Detection and Sizing Outer Surface Fatigue Cracks in Ferritic Piping Welds by Eddy Current Array (ECA) Method
B. Lepage, A. Lamarre, Olympus NDT Canada, Canada; P. Ciorau, Tetra Tech Energy Division, Canada
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Full Phased Array Reactor Pressure Vessel Examination
C. Barrera, S. Todd, C. Marcus, IHI Southwest Technologies, Inc., USA
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| 1:20 |
Qualification of Filmless Radiographic In-Service Inspections W. Daniels, I. Atkinson, KANDE International Ltd., United Kingdom; A. Reed, Constellation Nuclear Services Inc., USA
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Detection and Sizing Defects in Copper Components Using Eddy Current
J. Pitkänen, Posiva Oy, Finland; A. Lipponen,
K. Lahdenperä, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland; I. Kiselmann, IZFP-FHG, Germany |
Automated UT Detection System for NDT of Forged Products
F. Lasserre, J. Tchilian, AREVA NP, France; S. Gien, J. Paris, AREVA NP/CREUSOT FORGE, France; P. Mouyade, AREVA NP/TECHNOPLUS, France
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| 1:40 |
A Personal Perspective on the Early Developments in Inspection Qualification and Reliability Assessment in the Nuclear Industry and Comparison with Similar Developments in Other Industries
A. Rogerson, Serco Technical Services, United Kingdom
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Eddy Current Testing Technique for Tube Seal Welds of Steam Generators
H. Yonemura, N. Kawai, T. Hanaoka, K. Masumoto, T. Tsuruta, K. Kawata, M. Kurokawa, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Japan
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Development of New Manipulators for PWR and VVER Vessel Inspection
T. Sjö, DEKRA Industrial AB, Sweden
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| 2:00 |
Lessons Learned from the NDE Qualifications Pronounced by the EDF Qualification Body
J. Jardet, M. Dib, EDF Qualification Commission, France
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INETEC Approach in Development of Algorithms for Automatic Analysis in EddyOne Analysis Software
S. Reskovic, T. Hoborka, INETEC Institute for Nuclear Technology, Croatia
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Cladding Sampling System
J. Danielsson, WesDyne International, USA; M. Åkerström, WesDyne, Sweden
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| 2:20 |
Japanese PD Examinations for Depth Sizing of SCC in Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes from 2006-2012
K. Watanabe, H. Shohji, K. Hide, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan
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The Value of the MHI Intelligent Array System for SG Inspection
M.Takatsugu, N.Kawase, K.Unate, K.Kawata, M.Kurokawa, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Japan; J. Siegel, Solnex, Inc., Japan
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Submarine Nozzle Pipe Manipulator
R. Zeilinger, G. Hünies, intelligeNDT Systems & Services GmbH, AREVA NDE-Solutions, Germany
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| 2:40 |
International Acceptance of NDE Qualification Results and Cooperation of National Qualification Bodies
K. Dressler, H. Ernst, M. Scherrer, H. Trautmann, SVTI – Swiss Association for Technical Inspections, Switzerland
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Hydrogen Characterization of Zircaloy-Clad Fuel Rods Using Swept-Frequency Eddy Current
K. Krzywosz, Electric Power Research Institute, USA
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Development of PSI / ISI Automated Ultrasonic Inspection Systems for ATUCHA 2 Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR)
G. Campbell, Doosan Power Systems, United Kingdom; L. Visconti, Nucleoeléctrica S.A., Argentina
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| 3:00 |
Break
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| Tuesday, May 22 3:20 – 5:20 pm | |||
| Session A Inspection Qualification III |
Session B Developments in Volumetric Examination I |
Session C Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) II |
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| 3:20 |
Recent Achievements in NDE Qualification of WWER Type NPPs in the Czech Republic
L. Horacek, P. Mares, I. Buldra, P. Vlcek, Nuclear Research Institute Rez, plc, Czech Republic; J. Brom, Czech Power Company, Czech Republic
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The Benefits of Phased Array AUT vs. Radiography
M. Moles, A. Lamarre, Olympus NDT Canada, Canada
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Ultrasonic Phased Array Examination of Control Rod Drive Mechanism (CRDM) Nozzle Interference Fit and Weld Region – NDE Results and Destructive Analysis
A.Cinson, S. Crawford, P. MacFarlan, B. Hanson, R. Mathews, A. Diaz, Pacific Northwest Laboratory, USA
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| 3:40 |
The Status of Performance Demonstration in Taiwan
H. Shyu, D. Lin, Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Taiwan
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Design and Validation of a Semi-Flexible Phased Array UT Probe for the Manufacturing Inspections of Large Forged Rotors
P. Tremblay, D. Verspeelt, Zetec, Canada
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A Phased Array Inspection of the Boron Injection nozzles (RIB) and Pressuriser Expansion Line Nozzles (LEP) of the 900 MW PWR
D. Desprez, C. McNeil, Doosan Power Systems, United Kingdom; J. Mognon, EDF/UTO, France
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| 4:00 |
The NDE for EPR’s Inspection: Development and Qualification Program
P. Blin, F. Champigny, EDF-DIN-CEIDRE-St, France; F. Chavigny, EDF-DIN-CNEN, France
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Development of Omni-Directional EMAT for Evaluation of Flaws in Plate-Like Structures
H. Kim, D, Kim, J. Park, S. Song, S. Kang, S. Cho, K. Kim, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
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Advances in J-Weld Inspection for RPV Head and RPV Bottom Mount Nozzles
S. Glass, B. Everet, J. Renshaw, B. Thigpen, AREVA NDE Solutions
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| 4:20 |
Two Merged Qualification Systems – ASME/PDI and ENIQ Methodology – Used to Satisfy Swedish Qualification Requirements for NPP Ringhals Units 2 and 3
K. Högberg, Swedish Qualification Centre, Sweden; H. Martinsen, Ringhals, Sweden; C. Latiolais, Electric Power Research Institute, USA
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Polymer Based Flexible Phased Array Ultrasonic Transducer for Nondestructive Inspection of Dissimilar Metal Welds at Piping of Nuclear Power Plant
K. Kim, G. Kim, H. Oh, H. Kim, Y. Kim, D. Yoon, S. Lee, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science, Korea
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Inspection of Bottom Mounted Instrumentation Nozzles in Korea
E. Doh, Y. Kim, J. Kim, C. Song, KEPCO Plant Service and Engineering Co. Ltd., Korea
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| 4:40 |
Qualification Activities in Spain
G. Bollini, Tecnatom, S.A., Spain;, L. Francia, UNESA, Spain; J. Jiménez, CN Almarz, Spain; S. Pérez, I. Real, Iberdrola Generacion, Spain
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Magnetostrictive EMAT Sensor for Guided Wave Inspection of Hidden Areas of Plate and Piping
J. Fisher, A. Cobb, Southwest Research Institute, USA
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Planning, Preparation and Execution of ASME Section XI 10-Year Reactor Vessel Examination at the Point Beach Nuclear Plant
S. Todd, IHI Southwest Technologies, Inc., USA; R. Bardo, W. Jensen, NextEra Energy Resources Point Beach, LLC, USA
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| 5:00 |
Inspection Qualification Requirements and Practice for the UK New-build Programme and Existing Fleet
R. Booler, Serco, Inspection Validation Centre, United Kingdom
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A Calibration Methodology for Phased Array Inspections
A. Whittle, L. Cassai, Peak NDT Ltd., United Kingdom
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Developments of the Phoenix Maxi SAGE Manipulator to for the Inspection of PWR RPV Inlet and Outlet Nozzle Welds
K. Quirk, N. Hannkinson, Phoenix Inspections Systems Ltd., United Kingdom
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| Wednesday, May 23 7:40 – 9:40 am |
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| Session A Structural Integrity and Reliability I |
Session B Developments in Volumetric Examination II |
Session C RPV Internals and Primary Circuit I |
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| 7:40 |
Implementation of Industry Round Robin for Remote Visual Examination
C. Wirtz, First Energy Corp., USA; J. Lindberg, Electric Power Research Institute, USA
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Advanced Array Imaging for Characterization of Surface Breaking Cracks in Complex Geometry
P. Bredif, E. Iakovleva, F. Rupin, B. Chassignole, L. De Roumilly, CEA LIST, France
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Status of Ultrasonic System Qualifications and Lessons Learned for Reactor Vessel Upper Head Nozzles
J. Spanner, Electric Power Research Institute, USA |
| 8:00 |
Safety Benefits of Streamlined RI-ISI
A. Smith, Entergy, USA; P. O’Regan, Electric Power Research Institute, USA
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Improvements to the Inspection of Components of Complex Geometry Using Phased Arrays with Dynamic Focal Law Programming – Results of a Feasibility Study
A. Whittle, L. Cassai, Peak NDT Ltd., United Kingdom
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Development of Ultrasonic and Eddy Current Testing Systems for Ni-Based Alloy Welds at BWR Reactor Bottom
N. Kono, A. Nishimizu, Hitachi, Ltd., Japan; Y. Nonaka, I. Yoshida, H. Ouchi, T. Yamada , K. Otani, Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Japan; K. Hasegawa, The Japan Atomic Power Company, Japan
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| 8:20 |
A Contribution to Quantifying the Sources of Error in PAUT
T. Armitt, Lavender International NDT, USA;
P. Ciorou, Tetra Tech Energy, Canada |
Inspection of Complex Geometries Using the Full Matrix Capture (FMC) Method
R. ten Grotenhuis, A. Hong, A. Sakuta, Ontario Power Generation, Canada
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EPR CRDM and MSSS/MFWS Inspection Tooling
B. Forth, K. Quirk, Phoenix Inspection Systems Ltd., United Kingdom
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| 8:40 |
The Holistic View on the Reliability of NDE
C. Mueller, M. Bertovic, M. Pavlovic, D. Kanzler, U. Ewert, J. Pitkänen, U. Ronneteg, BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Germany
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Different SAFT Technologies Mixed with Phased Array
D. Braconnier, D.B. Ltd. on behalf of KJTD, Japan |
Laser Inspection for Crack Detection and Profilometry Measurement in Nuclear Applications
M. Brinkman, J. Doyle, Laser Techniques Company, USA; B. Rassler, Electric Power Research Institute, USA
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| 9:00 |
Human Factors in Nondestructive Testing: Identifying Risks and Ways of Preventing Them
M. Bertovic, C. Mueller, U. Ewert,
B. Fahlbruch, J. Pitkänen, U. Ronneteg, BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Germany |
Imaging the Weld Volume via the Total Focus Method
R. ten Grotenhuis, A. Hong, Ontario Power Generation, Canada
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Nondestructive Examination Standard for PWR Vessel Internals
D. Nowakowski, Florida Power & Light Co., USA; J. Spanner, Electric Power Research Institute, USA
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| 9:20 |
Consideration of Human Factors in the Application of Human Redundancy and Automation of the Defect Detection Process
M. Bertovic, C. Mueller, D. Kanzler, U. Ewert, B. Fahlbruch, J. Pitkänen, U. Ronneteg, BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Germany
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A Calibration Routine for Full Matrix Capture (FMC)
D. Duxbury, J. Russell, M. Lowe, Rolls-Royce, United Kingdom
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Innovative Solution to Baffle Bolt Examination and Structural Integrity
L. Friant, Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, USA; T. Richards, AREVA NDE-Solutions, USA
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| 9:40 |
Break
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| Wednesday, May 23 10:00 – 12:00 noon |
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| Session A Structural Integrity and Reliability II |
Session B Developments in Volumetric Examination III |
Session C RPV Internals and Primary Circuit II |
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| 10:00 |
Technology Transfer for Microwave Interferometry to Nuclear Power Applications
J. Harrison, URS Energy & Construction, USA; K. Schmidt, Evisivie, USA
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A Contribution to Length Sizing of Weld Flaws Using Conventional, PAUT and TOFD Ultrasonic Techniques
P. Ciorau, Tetra Tech Energy Division, Canada; J. Coulas, J. Lam, Ontario Power Generation, Canada; T. Armitt, Lavender International NDT, United Kingdom
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Reactor Upper Internals Improved Split Pin Inspection
F. Dossetto, AREVA NDE Solutions – Intercontrole, France
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| 10:20 |
Ultrasonic Monitoring of Flaw Growth at 600°C in an Operational Power Plant
I. Atkinson, C. Brett, KANDE International Ltd.,
United Kingdom |
Depth Sizing of Safety Relevant Defects with Ultrasonic Phased Array Techniques
H. Ernst, D. Algernon,
K. Dressler, K. Germerdonk, SVTI – Swiss Association for Technical Inspections, Switzerland |
Baffle Bolt Ultrasonic Inspection New Developments for Difficult to Inspect Bolt Configurations
P. Minogue, WesDyne International, USA
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| 10:40 |
Use of Digital Image Correlation (DIC) for Detection of Defects and Monitoring of Structural Integrity in the Nuclear Industry
F. Axough, F. Scenini, J. Yates, S. Matthew, C. Read-Jennings, C. Setchell, P. Waterfall, J. Brewster,
J. Shoessmith, C. Alison, D. Robertson, University of Manchester, United Kingdom |
A Contribution to Outer Surface Crack Height Sizing by PAUT
P. Ciorau, Tetra Tech Energy, Canada; J. Coulas, Ontario Power Generation, Canada;
J. Poguet, Imasonic, France; L. Pullia, J. Lam, C. Eaton, Ontario Power Generation, Canada |
Remote Visual Inspections of RPV and Reactor Internals
P. Seppälä, R. Paussu, J. Pirinen, P. Luostarinen, Fortum Power and Heat Oy, Finland
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| 11:00 |
Multi-Parameter Approach to Structural Integrity
M. Pavlovic, U. Ronneteg, J. Pitkänen,
C. Mueller, Federal Institute for Material Research and Testing (BAM), Germany |
Flaw Assessment Using Shear Wave Phased Array Ultrasonic Transducer
D. Braconnier, D.B. Ltd., Japan; B.Yoon,
H. Lee, Central Research Institute, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co, Korea |
Primary Loop Acoustic Emission Procedure:
An Upgraded Method and Its Consequence of the In-Service Inspection T. Laurent, Y. Forestier, EDF, France
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| 11:20 |
An Approach to the POD Based on Real Defects Using Destructive Testing and Bayesian Statistics
D. Kanzler, C. Müller, M. Rosenthal, U. Ewert, J. Pitkänen, BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Germany
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Development and Validation of a Full Matrix Capture Solution
P. Tremblay, D. Richard, Zetec, Canada
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Development of an Automated Scanner and Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing Technique for the Inspection of Nozzle Welds in the Nuclear Industry
D. Liaptsis, D. Yan, I. Cooper, V. Papadimitriou, G. Roditis, TWI NDT Validation Centre, United Kingdom
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| 11:40 |
The Effects of Flaw Size and In-Service Inspection on CASS Piping Reliability
D. Harris, H. Qian, D. Dedhia, T. Griesbach, J. Hayden, Structural Integrity Associates, USA; A. Chockie, Chockie Group International, Inc. USA
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Signal Processing of Cast Austenitic Stainless Steel Data
M. Dennis, T. Seuaciuc-Osorio, D.MacDonald, Electric Power Research Institute, USA;M. Anderson, A. Diaz, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA;D. Braconnier, D.B. Ltd., Japan
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Advanced Phased Array UT Sizing Technique on SCCs in Dissimilar Metal Welds of Nozzles
J. Nishida, T. Matsuura, K. Unate, S. Kawanami, M. Kurokawa, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Japan; T. Sera, S. Hirano, N. Chigusa, The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., Japan
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| 12:00 |
Lunch
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| Wednesday, May 23 1:00 – 3:00 pm | |||
| Session A Materials Properties – I |
Session B Developments in Volumetric Examination IV |
Session C Other Components I |
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| 1:00 |
Cast Stainless Steel Ferrite and Grain Structure
C. Ruud, P. Ramuhalli, R. Meyer, R. Mathews, A. Diaz, M. Anderson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA
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Understanding the Challenges in the Transition from Film Radiography in the Nuclear Power Industry
A. Pardini, T. Moran, R. Meyer, P. Ramuhalli, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA; C. Nove, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, USA
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Solutions for Automated Inspections of the EPRTM Reactor Main Primary Components
T. Pasquier, AREVA NDE Solutions-Intercontrole, France; G. Hünies, AREVA NDE-Solutions – intelligeNDT, Germany
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| 1:20 |
Visualization of Ultrasonic Wave in Cast Austenitic Stainless Steel
K. Sakamoto, T. Furukawa, I. Komura,
Y. Kamiyama, T. Mihara, Japan Nuclear Energy Safety Organization, Japan |
A New Linear Detector Array Concept for Accelerator-Based Digital Radiography of the Final Disposal Canisters of Spent Nuclear Fuel
J. Pitkänen, Posiva Oy, Finland;S. Sandlin, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland; S. Nenonen, K. Banzuzi, Oxford Instruments Analytical Oy, Finland
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Improved Solution for Encoded Phased Array UT Examination of Dissimilar Metal Piping Welds
J. Berlanger, D. Marois, L. Beaulieu-Charbonneau, G. Maes, Zetec, Canada
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| 1:40 |
In situ Characterization of Cast Stainless Steel Microstructures
P. Ramuhalli, R. Meyer, A. Cinson, T. Moran, M. Prowant, B. Watson, R. Mathews,
R. Harris, A. Diaz, M. Anderson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA |
Use of Phased Array Ultrasonic Examination in Lieu of Radiography at the Point Beach Nuclear Plant
J. Devers, T. Blechinger, Lambert, MacGill, Thomas, Inc. USA; W. Jensen, NextEra Energy Resources Point Beach, LLC, USA
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Development and Qualification of a Procedure for the Mechanized Ultrasonic Examination of Full Structural Dissimilar Metal Weld Overlays
V. Chardome, M. Plateu, J. Cermak, Vinçotte, Belgium
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| 2:00 |
New Flaws for Qualification of Cast Stainless Steel Inspection
I.Virkkunen, M. Kemppainen, Trueflaw, Finland; D. Kull, Electric Power Research Institute, USA
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The Practical Use of UT in lieu of RT in the Power Industry
D. Overton, J. Richardson, J. Halsey, Structural Integrity Associates, USA
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Development of a Phased Array TOFD UT Method to Measure Depth of SCCs in Dissimilar Welds
H. Ishida, Institute of Nuclear Safety System, Inc., Japan; J. Kitasaka, Non-Destructive Inspection Co. Ltd., Japan
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| 2:20 |
Phased Array Ultrasonic Sound Field Mapping Through Large-Bore, Coarse-Grained Cast Austenitic Stainless Steel (CASS) Components
A. Cinson, S. Crawford, M. Prowant, A. Diaz, M. Anderson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA
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An Empirical Study on Ultrasonic Testing in Lieu of Radiography for Nuclear Power Plants
T. Moran, A. Pardini, P. Ramuhalli, M. Prowant, R. Mathews, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA
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Advanced NDT Robot for Dissimilar Metal Welds of Steam Generator Nozzles
T. Yamaguchi, T. Kawashima, M. Takatsugu, K. Unate, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Japan
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| 2:40 |
Inspection of CASS Components Using New Optimized Phased Array Probes
L. Ganjehi, F. Jenson, G. Cattiaux, T. Sollier, CEA/LIST, France
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The Use of X-ray Tomography in Determining Defect Morphology for NDE Modelling
W. Daniels, S. Wedge, J. Taggart, C. Aerts, Serco, United Kingdom
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Single-Sided UT Inspection of Stainless Steel Welds
U. Sandberg, P. Blombergsson, Forsmark Kraftgrupp AB, Sweden
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| 3:00 |
Break
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| Wednesday, May 23 3:20 – 5:00 pm | |||
| Session A Materials Properties – II |
Session B Modeling I |
Session C Other Components II |
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| 3:20 |
Inspection of Complex 3-D Surfaces with Conformable UT PA Transducer
D. Moussebois, Laborelec, Belgium
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Evaluation of CIVA for Ultrasonic Applications
M. Dennis, T. Seuaciuc-Osorio, G. Connolly, F. Yu, Electric Power Research Institute, USA; C. Greener, Rolls-Royce, United Kingdom
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A Phased Array Inspection Solution for the Assessment of Thin Stainless Welds
I. Pettigrew, C. Bird, Doosan Power Systems,
United Kingdom |
| 3:40 |
Development of Phased Array Ultrasonic Inspection Technique for Cast Steel Components
M. Tooma, H. Mori, A. Nishimizu, T. Murohoshi, T. Kudo, Y. Harashima, N. Shibashita, Hitachi, Ltd., Japan
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An Assessment of NDE Modelling Capability and its Application in a Nuclear Quality Related Environment
W. Daniels, S. Wedge, J. Taggart, C. Aerts, Serco, United Kingdom
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Application and Deployment of Advanced NDE Techniques in High Pressure Vessels
J. Milligan, D. Peters, Structural Integrity Associates, USA
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| 4:00 |
On-Line Fatigue Monitoring of Austenitic Stainless Steel Specimens by UT Through-Transmission Tests at Ambient and 300°C Temperature as Part of an Ageing Management Strategy
G. Dobmann, Fraunhofer – IZFP, Germany
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Extending the Wall Thickness and Energy Range of the Radiographic Modeling Codes MODERATO and CIVA-RX
A. Schumm, EDF, France
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Detection and Sizing Surface Breaking Defects in Nodular Cast Iron Inserts
J. Pitkänen, Posiva Oy, Finland; A. Lipponen,
M. Sarkimo,VTT, Finland; I. Virkkunen, Trueflaw Ltd., Finland |
| 4:20 |
Nonlinear Ultrasonic Testing for Radiation Damage
J. Wall, Electric Power Research Institute, USA;K. Matlack, J. Kim, L. Jacobs, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA; H. Viehrig, Helmholtz Zentrum Dresden Rossendorf, Germany
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Validation of CIVA 10 RT Module in a Nuclear Context
D. Tisseur, B. Rattoni, F. Buyens, G. Cattiaux, T. Sollier, CEA LIST, France
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A Versatile Approach for the Development of Reliable Ultrasonic Inspection Techniques for Spent Nuclear Fuel Canister Inserts
U. Ronneteg, T. Grybäck, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co., Sweden; M. Bertovic, M. Pavlovic, BAM (Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing), Sweden; R. Risberg, Exova, Sweden
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| 4:40 |
Numerical Study on Reflection Spectra of a Fiber Bragg Grating Subjected to Strain Gradients
G. Hwang, C. Ma, D. Huang, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
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3D Modeling and Visualization-SW for Complex Geometries
G. Guse, F. Mohr, L. Buklisch, AREVA NDE-Solutions, Germany; S. Smalley, Specialist Consultancy Services, Germany; G. Willson, ESKOM Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, South Africa
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Replacement of RT with PAUT – Operating Experience Review of Indications Dispositioned from Used Fuel Dry Storage Container (DSC) Weld Inspections
V. Jayasinghe, D. Macgillivray, Ontario Power Generation, Canada
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| Thursday, May 24 7:40 – 9:40 am |
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| Session A Materials Properties – III |
Session B Modeling II |
Session C Other Components III |
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| 7:40 |
Research to Support Use of High Density Polyethylene in Nuclear Plants
J. Spanner, Electric Power Research Institute, USA
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WeSee – 3D Simulation and Visualization Tool
L. Kastre, WesDyne International, USA
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Inspection of Austenitic Welds in ITER Vacuum Vessel Welds with Ultrasonic Phased Array Technology
A. García, F. Fernández, M. Pérez, R. Martínez-Oña, G. Pirola, Tecnatom, S.A., Spain
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Plastic Fantastic? – An NDE Inspection Solution for HDPE Butt Welds
D. Maclennan, I. Pettigrew, C.Bird, Doosan Power Systems, United Kingdom
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French 900 MWe and 1300 MWe PWR
P. Peureux, B. Chassignole, EDF, France
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High Temperature LRUT NDE System for Condition Monitoring of Superheated Steam Pipes in Nuclear Power Plants
M. Budimir, INETEC, Croatia; A Mohimi, Brunel Innovation Centre, United Kingdom;
C Selcuk, T. Gan, Brunel Innovation Centre, United Kingdom |
| 8:20 |
Current Activities Assessing Butt Fusion Joint Integrity in High Density Polyethylene Piping
S. Crawford, A. Cinson, M. Prowant, T. Moran, S. Doctor, K. Denslo, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA
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Recent Computer Modeling Activities and Achievements in TOFD UT Applications and their Comparison with UT Examination Results on Test Assemblies with Intended Defects
L. Horacek, P. Mares, V. Kopal, P. Vlcek, Nuclear Research Institute Rez, plc, Czech Republic
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PIMZOR & TAMZOR: Flange Threads Areas Inspection System
J. Regigor, Tecnatom, S.A., Spain
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| 8:40 |
Analysis of the Strain Transfer Mechanism Between a Truly Distributed Optical Fiber Sensor and the Embedding Medium
J. Henault, M. Quiertant, J. Salin, S. Delepine-Lesoille, K. Benzarti, EDF R&D, France
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Validation of CIVA Ultrasonic Predictions for Pulse Echo and TOFD Notches Inspection
R. Raillon, G. Toulellan, M. Darmon, P. Calmon, CEA-LIST, France
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Qualification and Implementation of a New System for Single Sided Inspection of Stainless Steel Welds
T. Sjo, P. Sjoberg, DEKRA Industrial AB, Sweden
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| 9:00 |
Effectiveness of Non-Destructive Methods for the Evaluation of Structures Affected by Internal Swelling Reactions
O. Omikrine-Metalssi, B. Godart,
F. Toutlemonde, IFSTTAR, France |
Advances in 3-D Ultrasonic Imaging for Quantitative Flaw Evaluation
M. Dalichow, Quality Network Inc., USA; M. Dennis, Electric Power Research Institute, USA; M. Kroening, Tomsk Open Laboratory for Material Inspections, Russia;
K. Reddy, LUCID Software Ltd., India |
Volumetric Examination of Small Bore Socket-to-Pipe Welds
T. Oliveri, PSE&G, USA; M. Dennis, P. Lara, Electric Power Research Institute, USA
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| 9:20 |
Inspection of “Inaccessible” Areas of Containment Liners
T. Esselman, T. Taylor, Lucius Pitkin, Inc., USA
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Generic Hybrid Method for 3-D FE Models in Ultrasonic NDE
W. Choi, E. Skelton, M. Lowe, R. Craster, Imperial College London, London
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Alloy 800 Steam Generator Tube Stress Corrosion Cracks – Detection and Root Cause
A. Erhard, F. Otremba, BAM Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung and –prüfung, Germany;
F. Mohr, AREVA NDE Solutions/ IntelligeNDT, Germany; R. Kilian, AREVA NP GmbH, Germany |
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Break
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| Thursday, May 24 10:00 – 12:00 noon |
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| Session A Materials Properties – IV |
Session B Modeling III |
Session C Other Components IV |
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| 10:00 |
Novel Electromagnetic Sensors to Monitor Stress Levels in Reinforced Concrete
H. Queen, J. Van Velsor, Structural Integrity Associates, USA; K. Koenig, E. Giannini,
J. Jackson, A. Lasseigne, Generation 2 Materials Technology, USA |
Application of Phased Array Techniques to the Reactor Internal Pump Casing Weld
Tong-Wei Lin, Yu-Ju Lin, Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, Taiwan
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Almaraz NPP Steam Generator Performance
A. García, J. Jiménez, Tecnatom, S.A. Spain
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| 10:20 |
Overview of Fiber Optic Sensors for NDE Applications
T. Esselman, S. Yim, Lucius Pitkin Inc., USA; A. Turner, Micron Optics Inc., USA; J. Wall, Electric Power Research Institute, USA
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Numerical Simulation of the Ultrasonic Scattering in Polycrystalline Materials Using a Grain-Scale Description of the Microstructure
P. Lhuillier, S. Shahjahan, F. Rupin, B. Chassignole, S. Bruneau, T. Fouquet, EDF R&D, France
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Development of Laser Technique for Steam Generators Tube Sheet Holes and Final Tubes Inside Diameter Measurement
H. Yonemura, Y. Itahashi, T. Hanaoka,
J. Doyle, M. Brinkman, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd, Japan |
| 10:40 |
The Use of Digital Image Correlation as a Predictive Maintenance Tool for Long-term Operation of Nuclear Power Plants
B. Hohmann, T. Esselman, S. Yim, T. Schmidt,
Lucius Pitkin Inc., USA |
An Investigation of the Optimal Simulation Condition for NDE with the Help of High-Speed and High-Accuracy FEM Simulator
Y. Sakai, M. Nagano, Y. Hirose, Y. Ikegami, ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation, Japan
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Tube Sheet Runner (TSR) – Flexible Steam Generator Inspection Manipulator
F. Jarnjak, D. Liebl, I. Grga, Institute for Nuclear Technology (INETEC), Croatia
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| 11:00 |
Reliability of NDE Techniques in Concrete Structures
M. Guimaraes, J. Wall, J. Lindberg, Electric Power Research Institute, USA; Y. LePape, EDF, France
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Ultrasonic Examination of a Weld Repair in Ni-Based Alloy
B. Chassignole, O. Dupond, L. Quemard, T. Fouquet, S. Bruneau, EDF Research and Development, France
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Heat Exchanger Tube Inspection, Eddy Current Techniques Beyond Bobbin Coil Inspection
C. Speas, S. Schaefer, Anatec, USA
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| 11:20 |
Assessment of Structural Concrete Components using Air-Coupled Impact-Echo
D. Algernon, H. Ernst, K. Dressler, SVTI Swiss Association for Technical Inspections, Switzerland
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Eddy Current Modelling: The Importance of Understanding the Context in the Nuclear Safety Case
J. Taggart, N. Turner, Serco, United Kingdom;
M. Brown EDF Energy plc., United Kingdom |
Tube Support Plate Degradation Characterization with Eddy Current Array Sensors
N. Muthu, Electric Power Research Institute, USA
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| 11:40 |
Deformation Monitoring of Reinforcement Bars with a Distributed Fiber Optic Sensor for the SHM of Reinforced Concrete Structures
M. Quiertant, F. Baby, A. Khadour,
P. Marchand, P. Rivillon, IFSTTAR, France |
Rapid Calculation of Eddy Current Test Signals Due to Cracks in Tubes
J. Bowler, H. Xie, Iowa State University Center for NDE, USA
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SPYDER – Advanced Robotics for Inspection and Maintenance of Heat Exchangers
B. Fisher, E. Wennerstrom, B&W/Intech, USA;J. Lu, OPG, USA; D. Folsom, TVA, USA;M. Shields, CENG, USA
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| 12:00 |
Conference Closed
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