Ultrasonic techniques for improving inspection of sodium-cooled systems
Résumé
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.
Mots clés
ultrasonic transducers
Ultrasonic imaging
ultrasonic technique
Inductors
inspection
liquid metal fast breeder reactors
Monitoring
Qualifications
R&D program
research and development
sodium cooled system inspection
telemetry
Temperature measurement
Generation IV sodium cooled fast reactor
fission reactor monitoring
fission reactor design
EDF
continuous monitoring
CEA
ASTRID prototype design
AREVA
AD 2012
AD 2007
Ultrasonic variables measurement