Equipment Qualification Methodology Research: Tests of RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors).

摘要

Ten resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), from three manufacturers were subjected to an abbreviated loss-of-coolant accident (LOCA) environment (saturated steam and chemical spray) simulation test as part of the NRC-sponsored Equipment Qualification Methodology Research Test Program (A-1355). The test was a 'screening test' on unaged specimens that lasted about 24 hours and was of short duration to isolate any obvious problem areas. The LOCA environment caused functional failures and some physical damage in four of the RTDs tested.