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The Current Status of CANDU Steam Generators
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The Current Status of CANDU Steam Generators

Abstract

This paper analyzes world steam generator (SG) operational experience (OPEX), research and development (R&D) for operational CANDU SGs. Emphasis is placed on design configuration, materials, and chemistry. SG OPEX from various databases is recounted to identify performance trends, active degradation mechanisms and common failure modes. A summary of CANDU and pressurized water reactor (PWR) SG OPEX including tube plugging statistics by material …

Authors

Naraine M; Riznic J

Pagination

pp. v009t15a001-v009t15a001

Publisher

ASME International

Publication Date

July 2, 2017

DOI

10.1115/icone25-66001

Name of conference

Volume 9: Student Paper Competition