Non-destructive testing technique was developed for embedded hardware using acoustic emission sensors. In this technique, AE sensor records the acoustic vibration generated by striking the embedded hardware with a hammer. The fixed state of the embedded hardware is judged from the vibration time of the embedded hardware recorded by the AE sensor and the frequency distribution of the acoustic signal. Mockup tests and FEM analysis were carried out in order to verify the effectiveness of the technique....
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Embedded hardware inspection using AE sensor Part1 Mockup tests

Non-destructive testing technique was developed for embedded hardware using acoustic emission sensors. In this technique, the fixed state of the embedded hardware can be judged from the vibration time and the frequency distribution of the acoustic signal. In this report, we introduce inspection method and analysis method at site and the application result of JNFL by nondestructive inspection technology of embedded hardware using AE sensor....
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Embedded hardware inspection using AE sensor Part2 Site inspection

As for BWR, Core components made of austenitic stainless steels where IASCC is assumed are Top Guide, Core Shroud and Core Plate. Since Top Guide has been exposed to high flux of neutron irradiation during plant operation, the evaluation method should be established using reasonable and proper evaluation conditions. Based on this background, study on evaluation method for Top Guide was performed in this research as described below. ...
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Optimizing evaluation method of irradiation-assisted stress corrosion cracking in Top Guide of BWR

Sodium-cooled fast reactors need special maintenance technologies such as remote maintenance, under sodium viewer etc., because sodium is opaque, chemically active and the maintenance works must be performed in high temperature. To acquire basic knowledge for remote maintenance technology in liquid sodium, a trial product of recover device for loose parts was fabricated and tested in sodium. The positions of loose parts were approximately estimated by using ultrasound, and the parts were recovered by the de...
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Trial fabrication and basic test of a recovery device for loose parts in liquid sodium

Non-destructive testing technique was developed for embedded plates using phased-array ultrasonic testing (PAUT). The bending angle of their studs was quantitatively estimated by using the sector scan of PAUT, which is usually difficult by using conventional UT. In addition, this technique is capable of visualizing the weld shape of the stud by using the linear scan of PAUT. Mockup tests were carried out in order to verify the effectiveness of the technique....
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Development of Testing Technique on Embedded Plates Using Phased-Array Ultrasonic Testing

Non-destructive evaluation technique was developed to identify the integrity of embedded hardware using digital hammering inspection with AE (Acoustic Emission) sensor. The inspection can diagnose the fixed state of the embedded hardware in terms of its natural frequency and vibration duration. Mockup tests were conducted to investigate the relationship between the change in vibration duration and the fixed state under various loads including external tensile loads and thermal loads when welding supports on...
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Improvement of the efficiency of hammering inspection using AE sensor for embedded hardware 2

Non-destructive evaluation technique was developed for embedded hardware using hammering inspection with AE (Acoustic Emission) sensor. The integrity of the studs welded on the hardware is judged from both the vibration duration of the embedded hardware and the frequency analysis of the vibration signal. The hammering inspection has been applied to the reprocessing plant of JNFL (Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited) for three years and we are now planning the improvement of the efficiency of the inspection in variou...
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Improvement of the efficiency of hammering inspection using AE sensor for embedded hardware