Material Degradation Course for Utility Engineers

About the course

Degradation of reactor components is a significant threat to the long-term economic viability of the existing fleet of light water reactors (LWR). The objective of this course is to start from the fundamentals and provide an integrated, up-to-date picture of materials reliability in the existing fleet of LWRs.  Particular emphasis will be placed on corrosion-related degradation of components. Field experience and degradation management approaches will be described and linked to our current understanding of the degradation mechanisms of carbon and low-alloy steels, stainless steels, nickel-base alloys and zirconium alloys under LWR service conditions. Download the flyer.

New: the final Course Program is now available.

Selected Topics to Be Covered By a Large Group of Industry Experts:

• Stress corrosion cracking of stainless steel and Alloy 600
• Flow assisted corrosion, prediction of susceptible areas, inspection
  
• Steam generator inspection requirements and implementation
  
• Secondary side chemistry for reliable operation of steam generators
  
• Inspection of dissimilar metal welds in PWRs and BWRs
  
• Inspection requirements of PWR and BWR internals LWR fuel performance, challenge to achieve zero defects
  
• Primary system dose reduction through chemistry
  
• Pressure vessel integrity issues, PTS rule, bottom mounted nozzles
  
• Steam generator integrity assessment requirements
  
• BWR degradation mitigation strategies
  
• PWR piping weld mitigation and repair
  
• Regulatory requirements, industry organizations and self regulation
  
• Degradation tools for use by engineering personnel
  
• Long term plant operation challenges, 60-80 years plant life extension

 Costs:

• Registration fee for MAI members: 150 €

• Registration fee for others: 950 €

Registration:

Download the registration form, complete the form and send it to register@themai.org with the name of the course in the subject. Registration deadline: April 15, 2010.

Practical information:

Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging costs. Click here to find out how to reach us and download a list of hotels and other useful access information. Download the flyer for more information on the course.

Organizers:

• Mohamad Behravesh (EPRI) - mohamad.behravesh@themai.org
  
• François Vaillant (EDF R&D) - francois.vaillant@edf.fr
  

For any remaining questions, please contact info@themai.org