[HTML][HTML] A review of chloride induced stress corrosion cracking characterization in austenitic stainless steels using acoustic emission technique

S Nuthalapati, KE Kee, SR Pedapati… - Nuclear Engineering and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Austenitic stainless steels (ASS) are extensively employed in various sectors such as
nuclear, power, petrochemical, oil and gas because of their excellent structural strength and …

Pitting corrosion of Ni-Cr-Fe alloys at open circuit potential in chloride plus thiosulfate solutions

AAB Araneda, MA Kappes, MA Rodríguez… - Corrosion …, 2022 - Elsevier
Alloys 600 and 800 exhibited stable pitting corrosion in 1 M NaCl plus thiosulfate deaerated
solutions at the open circuit potential (OCP) and room temperature. Alloy 690 exhibited only …

Understanding Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC), Affecting Variables and Prevention Strategies in Nuclear Power Plants—A Review

AA Amiri, IU Toor, A Shams - Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2024 - Springer
This review paper provides a comprehensive insight about the issue of SCC in NPPs,
encompassing its economic impacts, mechanisms, material considerations, testing …

EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF DISPERSED PARTICLES IN THE WATER OF A POWER PLANT RECIRCULATING COOLING SYSTEM ON THE DISCHARGE OF …

P Kuznietsov, O Biedunkova - Eastern-European Journal of …, 2023 - search.ebscohost.com
The object of this study is the processes of formation and changes of dispersed particles in
fresh, make-up, cooling, and return water in open recirculating cooling systems (RCS) with …

[HTML][HTML] Adsorption kinetics and inhibition mechanisms of a film-forming amine on carbon steel surfaces

D Jero, N Caussé, O Marsan, T Buffeteau… - Electrochimica …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the present study, the inhibition mechanisms and the adsorption kinetics of a film-forming
amine (N-oleyl-1, 3-propanediamine, OLDA) were investigated on a carbon steel surface in …

[HTML][HTML] Dealloying of Monel 400 in acetate solutions: Predicting susceptibility using Thermo-Kinetic diagrams

MAR Khollari, H Zebardast, E Asselin - Corrosion Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Monel 400 steam generator tubes in CANDU® reactors are reported to be susceptible to
dealloying corrosion, but the degradation mechanism and kinetics remain unclear. We …

Reactions of Nickel Ions in Water Radiolysis up to 300° C

US Markad, A Lisouskaya… - The Journal of Physical …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Radiation chemistry of hydrated metal ions plays a significant role in the field of nuclear
energy, especially regarding water radiolysis in coolant water in nuclear reactors. This work …

[HTML][HTML] Stress-corrosion cracking sensitization by hydrogen upon oxidation of nickel-base alloys by water–An experiment-guided first-principles study

AM de Andrade, C Geers, J Chen, I Panas - Journal of Nuclear Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This work describes a viable hydrogen-induced sensitisation process toward stress
corrosion cracking in chromia-forming nickel base alloys owing to oxidation by water. A …

[HTML][HTML] Motion planning for a quadruped robot in heat transfer tube inspection

J Li, Z Liu, S Li, J Jiang, Y Li, C Tian, G Wang - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
Steam generators (SGs) are essential in nuclear power facilities and require regular
inspection to maintain their safety and operational effectiveness. This paper presents a …

The SG‐Climbot: An Adaptable, Efficient, Inspection and Repair Robot for Steam Generator Heat Transfer Tube Sheet

Z Liu, J Li, J Chen, S Li, X Gu, J Jiang… - Journal of Field …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The steam generator plays a crucial role as a safety component and protective barrier in
nuclear power plants. Regular inspection and repair of heat transfer tubes, which operate in …