Aging of Nuclear Plant Resistance Temperature Detectors

by H.M. Hashemian, K.M. Petersen, D.W. Mitchell, et al.

This report provides key results of a 30-month experimental research and development project to identify and quantify the effects of normal aging on the performance of nuclear safety-related resistance temperature detectors (RTDs). The limit for initial accuracy of RTD elements was established and the range of their response time was determined. Seventy-two representative nuclear-grade RTDs were tested for calibration drift at simulated reactor conditions and for shelf-life drift. This included a number of naturally aged RTDs received from nuclear power plants. The authors demonstrate that periodic calibration and response time testing performed once every fuel cycle is a reasonable approach for managing the aging of nuclear grade RTDs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499558988
• ISBN13: 9781499558982
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"