NUCLEAR IN-SERVICE INSPECTION CODES ASME SECTION Ⅺ AND RSE-M CODES COMPARISONS

摘要

This paper will compare two major In-Service Inspection Nuclear Codes: the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section Ⅺ developed by ASME on the one hand and French RSE-M developed by AFCEN on the other hand. These two Codes cover totally or partially: General Introduction In-service and pre-service inspection program In-service inspection techniques and qualifications Surveillance in Operation Flaw evaluation Repair- Replacement Quality Assurance and Documentation Appendices and Code Cases A general presentation of the two Codes will be developed and followed by a general comparison. To conclude, the paper will consider two particular examples for detailed comparison: K stress intensity factor handbooks comparison for circumferential flaws in cylinder: ASME Code Appendix A3000 and RSE-M Code Appendix 5-4, last published editions analysis of longitudinal crack in steam generator tubes.