Non-Destructive Examination for Ageing Management of Indian Nuclear Power Plants

摘要

In India there is a comprehensive ageing management programme for all its nuclear power plants. Non-destructive examination is a vital link in this regard, as it provides valuable inputs in the form of flaw characteristics and degradation of material properties for fitnessfor-service assessment of critical components in nuclear facilities. This paper highlights NDE methodologies as being used and developed for in-service inspection of critical components of Indian Boiling Water Reactors and Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors.