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: 1. General Introduction. 2. In-service and pre-service inspection program. 3. In-service inspection techniques and qualifications. 4. Surveillance in Operation. 5. Flaw evaluation. 6. Repair- Replacement. 7. Quality Assurance and Documentation. 8. 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: 1. 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. 2. analysis of longitudinal crack in steam generator tubes.