Aging of Nuclear Plant Resistance Temperature Detectors

Hashemian, Dr. H. M.; Beverly, D. D.; Mitchell, D. W.; Petersen, K. M.

ISBN 10: 1499558988 / ISBN 13: 9781499558982

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Aging of Nuclear Plant Resistance Temperature Detectors
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1499558988
• ISBN 13: 9781499558982
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This report provides key results of a 30-month experimental research and development project to identify and quantify the effects of normal aging on the performance of nuclear safety-related resistance temperature detectors (RTDs). The limit for initial accuracy of RTD elements was established and the range of their response time was determined. Seventy-two representative nuclear-grade RTDs were tested for calibration drift at simulated reactor conditions and for shelf-life drift. This included a number of naturally aged RTDs received from nuclear power plants. The authors demonstrate that periodic calibration and response time testing performed once every fuel cycle is a reasonable approach for managing the aging of nuclear grade RTDs.