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Nuclear fuels (economics,
policy, supplies, forecasts)
95103633 Russian RPV annealing to be proven in the USA Zarechnak, A. and Friderichs, T.. Nuclear Engng. Inr., Jun. 1995, 40, (491), 23-24. Reports that reactor vessel annealing, using electric furnace technology, has become a routine operation in Russia and Eastern Europe over the last eight years. Now MPR Associates and B&W Nuclear Technologies have teamed up with Russia’s MOHT-OTJIG RM to demonstrate this technology in the USA on the unused Midland reactor vessel. Saving time at Brunswick 95103634 Nuclear Engng. ht., May 1995, 40, (490), 18, 20-21. Reports that-Carolina Power and Light has awarded a contract for the inspection of the pressure vessel’s, c&e shrouds and all nozzle penetrations at its two unit Brunswick BWR plant to Siemens Power in cooperation with Wesdvne International. The contract. believed to be the largest of its type ever a’warded, will for the first time make use of a Siemens iitrasonic inspection system specially developed for internal diameter work around the core shroud. 95JO3635 Smart probes improve eddy current testing Angus, D. and Sullivan, S. Nuclear Engng. Inr., May 1995, 49, (490), 17-18. Detecting and sizing defects in steam generator tubes continues to be a major challenge to the nuclear industry. Reliable ultrasonic inspections are very slow. Rotating pancake coils are sensitive but also very slow. While conventional eddy current inspections are fast, they are generally low in sensitivity, particularly to circumferential defects capable of leading to failure. Enhanced eddy current technology developed by AECL and Westinghouse offers increased accuracy, without loss in speed. Sump water temperature rise improves H, mixing 95103636 Kolditz, J. Nuclear Engng. ht., May 1995, 40, (490), 28-29. An elegant way to promote H, mixing in containment following a LOCA is to raise sump water temperature. Discusses how this method has been adopted at some German plants. 95103637 Theory of fusion plasma Editrice Compositori s.r.l., ViagStalingrado, 9712, 40128 Bologna, Italy, 110,000 lira, 441 pp. Proceedings of the Fifth Joint Varenna-Lausanne International Workshop held at Villa Monasterom, Varenna, Italy, 22-26 August 1994. The papers discuss tokamaks and their development. 95/03638 Turning up the heat on US pressure vessels Nuclear Engng. Inf., Jun. 1995, 40, (491) 22-23. Reports that contracts for demonstration pressure vessel anneals at two US plants are about to be signed. Ukraine early warming. On-line diagnostics and 95103639 computer networks for monitoring, accident prevention and response Tsoglin, Y. L. er al., Nuclear Engng. Int., May 1995, 40, (490), 31-33. The authors report that while long-term efforts are underway IO make reactors safer, there is an urgent need to monitor existing units for early indicators of a potential accident. The Institute for Nuclear Research of the National Academy of Science in the Ukraine, in co-operation with Western governments and industry, has undertaken extensive scientific studies to develop an early warning system called SEPRC (System for early Emergency Prognosis and Response Centres) 95103640 Using N-16 to measure leaks Auer, M. J. Nuclear Engng. Int., May 1995, 40, (490), p. 46. By drawing on Sorrento Electronics’ experience of designing equipment for many radiation monitoring applications and Westinghouse’s knowledge of steam generators, the two companies working in partnership have deveioped an advanced primary-secondary leak rate monitoring system. The system’s multichannel architecture and modern electronics provide a reliable and accurate control room reading and minimise installation and maintenance costs. 95103641 Video helmet makes quick and effective maintenance a virtual reality Michal. R. Nuclear News. Aor. 1995. 38. (5). 27-28. Company’s Peach Reports on a video helmet cieated at’PECO”Energy Bottom nuclear plant. Incorporating fibre optics and video display, the technology has enhanced training, improved inspections in hard-to reach areas, helped in identifying and eliminating foreign material from inside piping, and reduced personnel exposure and radwaste generation. The technology works by sending a video signal to a piece of headgear known as an HMD, or helmet-mounted display, which is like the over-the-eyes helmet worn by ‘virtual reality’ video game players. Describes how the helmet performs. Waste Management ‘95 \ 95103642 Zacha. N. Nuclear News. Am. 1995. 38. (5). ‘47-49. Report on the Waste Management ‘95, the ‘annual nuclear waste management conference held in Tucson, Arizona, USA.
264
Fuel and Energy Abstracts
July 1995
95103643 Water treatment Strauss, S. D. Power, 1994, 138, (5), 15-16, 18, 22, 26-32. The paper discusses feedwater treatment, including oxygenated treatment to control ion transport for corrosion control in subcritical and supercritical once-throueh steam generators; protection in PWR’s, including metal oxidation pro&ct; iron control in BWR’s, and improved ion-exchange resins and prefilters.
Economics,
Policy, Supplies, Forecasts
95103644 Arguments ebout aid Masters. R. Nuclear Enane. Int.. Jun. 1995. 40. 1491). 48-54. In this country-by-countrir&iew,‘the author recalls themain events in the nuclear industry since June 1994 in a necessarily selective record based on what was reported at the time. 95103645 introducing ERFATOM. The owners group for Nordic BWR ooerators Unneberg, L: Nuclear Engng. Inr., May 1995, 40, (490), 48-49. The author discusses how the Barseback incident prompted the owners of ABB-supplied BWRs to begin a formal exchange of information. 95103646 Nuclear energy data 1994 OECD, 2 Rue Andre Pascal, 75775 Paris Cedex 16, France, 1994, 45 pp. Gives basic statistics on electricity generation and nuclear power in OECD countries. 95103647 The Nuclear Engineering World Nuclear industry Handbook Nuclear Engineering Int., Quadrant House, The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey SM2 SAS, UK, f98.00, $200.00, (Subscribers price fS5.00). The 1995 edition of the Handbook has been revised, expanded, and fully updated. Nuclear power from underseas to outer space 95103648 Simpson, J. W. American Nuclear Society, 555 N.Kensington Ave., LaGrange Park, IL.60525, USA, $50.00, 480 pp. The author the former president of Westinghouse Power Systems Co., and past president of the American Nuclear Society, provides a vibrant account of the events associated with the birth of the nuclear industry. Simpson’s account of his career and the many turns it took are formidable. 16 Chapters provide the reader with a historical perspective portrayed by a person whose role, energy, and contributions to development of fission power are significant. Simpson takes you through the building and operation of the first submarine, nuclear propulsion units, Shippingport, the Astronuciear years, and early commercial power. Written largely in narrative and anecdotal, the technical story is also provided. The final chapter provides a summary and the author’s thought-provoking view of the future of nuclear power. Nuclear review 95103649 Hawdon, D. ef al., (ed.) SEEDS 81, Surrey Energy Economics Cenrre, Dept. of Economics, University of Surrey, Guildford, ClJ2 SHX, UK, f21.00, Apr. 1995, 69 pp. The paper brings together contr/butions originally made to a Surrey Energy Economics Centre seminar on the Nuclear Review. The seminar was held after the conclusion of formal hearings for the Review but before the government announced its proposals for the nuclear industry on 9 May 1995. It includes analysis and policy recommendations from the nuclear industry, the political arena and from academics. It should therefore serve as a timely contribution to the important debate on the future role of nuclear generated electricity in the UK. 95103650 Opening the closed towns Perera, J. Nuclear Engng. Inr., Jun. 1995, 40, (491), 44-45. The author discusses Russia’s ten ‘secret’ nuclear towns which were out back on the map last year and given new names. They are still far from open despite having all embarked on ambitious programmes of military conversion. Gives a ma of the location of a number of ‘new’ towns. Most of the towns were built around research and development enterprises and 3 all aspects of nuclear development and particuinstitutes which deal with larly nuclear weapons. There are growing fears that the present financial difficulties may lead to a disaster because plant is not being renewed or maintained and experts are leaving. 40 years on. Rez institute underpins Czech 95/03651 programme Pazdera, F. Nuclear Engng. Inc., Jun. 1995, 40, (491) 46-47. Discusses how the Nuclear Research Institute Rez has weathered some difficult years, becoming a commercial organisation and adapting to the split between the Czech and Slovak Republics. Now, in its 40th year, it is technically focused and financially optimistic.
Nuclear fuels (economics,
policy, supplies, forecasts)
95103633 Russian RPV annealing to be proven in the USA Zarechnak, A. and Friderichs, T.. Nuclear Engng. Inr., Jun. 1995, 40, (491), 23-24. Reports that reactor vessel annealing, using electric furnace technology, has become a routine operation in Russia and Eastern Europe over the last eight years. Now MPR Associates and B&W Nuclear Technologies have teamed up with Russia’s MOHT-OTJIG RM to demonstrate this technology in the USA on the unused Midland reactor vessel. Saving time at Brunswick 95103634 Nuclear Engng. ht., May 1995, 40, (490), 18, 20-21. Reports that-Carolina Power and Light has awarded a contract for the inspection of the pressure vessel’s, c&e shrouds and all nozzle penetrations at its two unit Brunswick BWR plant to Siemens Power in cooperation with Wesdvne International. The contract. believed to be the largest of its type ever a’warded, will for the first time make use of a Siemens iitrasonic inspection system specially developed for internal diameter work around the core shroud. 95JO3635 Smart probes improve eddy current testing Angus, D. and Sullivan, S. Nuclear Engng. Inr., May 1995, 49, (490), 17-18. Detecting and sizing defects in steam generator tubes continues to be a major challenge to the nuclear industry. Reliable ultrasonic inspections are very slow. Rotating pancake coils are sensitive but also very slow. While conventional eddy current inspections are fast, they are generally low in sensitivity, particularly to circumferential defects capable of leading to failure. Enhanced eddy current technology developed by AECL and Westinghouse offers increased accuracy, without loss in speed. Sump water temperature rise improves H, mixing 95103636 Kolditz, J. Nuclear Engng. ht., May 1995, 40, (490), 28-29. An elegant way to promote H, mixing in containment following a LOCA is to raise sump water temperature. Discusses how this method has been adopted at some German plants. 95103637 Theory of fusion plasma Editrice Compositori s.r.l., ViagStalingrado, 9712, 40128 Bologna, Italy, 110,000 lira, 441 pp. Proceedings of the Fifth Joint Varenna-Lausanne International Workshop held at Villa Monasterom, Varenna, Italy, 22-26 August 1994. The papers discuss tokamaks and their development. 95/03638 Turning up the heat on US pressure vessels Nuclear Engng. Inf., Jun. 1995, 40, (491) 22-23. Reports that contracts for demonstration pressure vessel anneals at two US plants are about to be signed. Ukraine early warming. On-line diagnostics and 95103639 computer networks for monitoring, accident prevention and response Tsoglin, Y. L. er al., Nuclear Engng. Int., May 1995, 40, (490), 31-33. The authors report that while long-term efforts are underway IO make reactors safer, there is an urgent need to monitor existing units for early indicators of a potential accident. The Institute for Nuclear Research of the National Academy of Science in the Ukraine, in co-operation with Western governments and industry, has undertaken extensive scientific studies to develop an early warning system called SEPRC (System for early Emergency Prognosis and Response Centres) 95103640 Using N-16 to measure leaks Auer, M. J. Nuclear Engng. Int., May 1995, 40, (490), p. 46. By drawing on Sorrento Electronics’ experience of designing equipment for many radiation monitoring applications and Westinghouse’s knowledge of steam generators, the two companies working in partnership have deveioped an advanced primary-secondary leak rate monitoring system. The system’s multichannel architecture and modern electronics provide a reliable and accurate control room reading and minimise installation and maintenance costs. 95103641 Video helmet makes quick and effective maintenance a virtual reality Michal. R. Nuclear News. Aor. 1995. 38. (5). 27-28. Company’s Peach Reports on a video helmet cieated at’PECO”Energy Bottom nuclear plant. Incorporating fibre optics and video display, the technology has enhanced training, improved inspections in hard-to reach areas, helped in identifying and eliminating foreign material from inside piping, and reduced personnel exposure and radwaste generation. The technology works by sending a video signal to a piece of headgear known as an HMD, or helmet-mounted display, which is like the over-the-eyes helmet worn by ‘virtual reality’ video game players. Describes how the helmet performs. Waste Management ‘95 \ 95103642 Zacha. N. Nuclear News. Am. 1995. 38. (5). ‘47-49. Report on the Waste Management ‘95, the ‘annual nuclear waste management conference held in Tucson, Arizona, USA.
264
Fuel and Energy Abstracts
July 1995
95103643 Water treatment Strauss, S. D. Power, 1994, 138, (5), 15-16, 18, 22, 26-32. The paper discusses feedwater treatment, including oxygenated treatment to control ion transport for corrosion control in subcritical and supercritical once-throueh steam generators; protection in PWR’s, including metal oxidation pro&ct; iron control in BWR’s, and improved ion-exchange resins and prefilters.
Economics,
Policy, Supplies, Forecasts
95103644 Arguments ebout aid Masters. R. Nuclear Enane. Int.. Jun. 1995. 40. 1491). 48-54. In this country-by-countrir&iew,‘the author recalls themain events in the nuclear industry since June 1994 in a necessarily selective record based on what was reported at the time. 95103645 introducing ERFATOM. The owners group for Nordic BWR ooerators Unneberg, L: Nuclear Engng. Inr., May 1995, 40, (490), 48-49. The author discusses how the Barseback incident prompted the owners of ABB-supplied BWRs to begin a formal exchange of information. 95103646 Nuclear energy data 1994 OECD, 2 Rue Andre Pascal, 75775 Paris Cedex 16, France, 1994, 45 pp. Gives basic statistics on electricity generation and nuclear power in OECD countries. 95103647 The Nuclear Engineering World Nuclear industry Handbook Nuclear Engineering Int., Quadrant House, The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey SM2 SAS, UK, f98.00, $200.00, (Subscribers price fS5.00). The 1995 edition of the Handbook has been revised, expanded, and fully updated. Nuclear power from underseas to outer space 95103648 Simpson, J. W. American Nuclear Society, 555 N.Kensington Ave., LaGrange Park, IL.60525, USA, $50.00, 480 pp. The author the former president of Westinghouse Power Systems Co., and past president of the American Nuclear Society, provides a vibrant account of the events associated with the birth of the nuclear industry. Simpson’s account of his career and the many turns it took are formidable. 16 Chapters provide the reader with a historical perspective portrayed by a person whose role, energy, and contributions to development of fission power are significant. Simpson takes you through the building and operation of the first submarine, nuclear propulsion units, Shippingport, the Astronuciear years, and early commercial power. Written largely in narrative and anecdotal, the technical story is also provided. The final chapter provides a summary and the author’s thought-provoking view of the future of nuclear power. Nuclear review 95103649 Hawdon, D. ef al., (ed.) SEEDS 81, Surrey Energy Economics Cenrre, Dept. of Economics, University of Surrey, Guildford, ClJ2 SHX, UK, f21.00, Apr. 1995, 69 pp. The paper brings together contr/butions originally made to a Surrey Energy Economics Centre seminar on the Nuclear Review. The seminar was held after the conclusion of formal hearings for the Review but before the government announced its proposals for the nuclear industry on 9 May 1995. It includes analysis and policy recommendations from the nuclear industry, the political arena and from academics. It should therefore serve as a timely contribution to the important debate on the future role of nuclear generated electricity in the UK. 95103650 Opening the closed towns Perera, J. Nuclear Engng. Inr., Jun. 1995, 40, (491), 44-45. The author discusses Russia’s ten ‘secret’ nuclear towns which were out back on the map last year and given new names. They are still far from open despite having all embarked on ambitious programmes of military conversion. Gives a ma of the location of a number of ‘new’ towns. Most of the towns were built around research and development enterprises and 3 all aspects of nuclear development and particuinstitutes which deal with larly nuclear weapons. There are growing fears that the present financial difficulties may lead to a disaster because plant is not being renewed or maintained and experts are leaving. 40 years on. Rez institute underpins Czech 95/03651 programme Pazdera, F. Nuclear Engng. Inc., Jun. 1995, 40, (491) 46-47. Discusses how the Nuclear Research Institute Rez has weathered some difficult years, becoming a commercial organisation and adapting to the split between the Czech and Slovak Republics. Now, in its 40th year, it is technically focused and financially optimistic.