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| Performance Demonstration |
| 1 | D. Moussebois, P. Mignot AIB-VINCOTTE International | Reactor Pressure Vessel Inspection with Qualified NDE Methods: A Taste of Reality
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| 2 | P. Trampus, J. Reed, IAEA | Technical co-operation with WWER operating countries to establish ISI qualification infrastructure
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| 3 | B. Elsing, P. Särkiniemi, K. Hukkanen, R. Paussu, Fortum Power and Heat Oy Loviisa NPP | Inservice Inspection Qualification in Finland
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| 4 | C. Waites, M. J. Whittle, AEA Technology, UK | International Experience in the Application of the ENIQ Methodology
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| 5 | L. Becker, EPRI; F. Leonard, TVA | Status of the U.S. Performance Demonstration Initiative
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| 6 | L. Becker, EPRI; F. Leonard, TVA | From Technical Specification to Examination Results: The Story of Qualification for Belgian RPV Inspection
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| 7 | A. Rogerson, AEA Technology; J. Thomson, Mitsui Babcock Energy Limited; W. Gang, Research Institute of Nuclear Power Operation | The Development of an Inspection Qualification Philosophy for the Peoples Republic of China
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| 8 | U. Sandberg, Forsmarks Kraftgrupp AB | Five Years of Swedish Experience with Inspection Qualification Based on the ENIQ Methodology
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| 9 | S. Touffie, G. Wilson, Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Inspection and Testing; B. McGrath, M. J. Whittle, AEA Technology | South African Experience With Inspection Qualification For Austenitic Pipework
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| 10 | C. Latiolais, J. Landrum, EPRI NDE Center | PDI Approach to Dissimilar Metal Weld Qualification
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| 11 | P. Ashwin, EPRI NDE Center; J. Baron, B. Bevins, Ontario Power Generation | Performance Demonstration at OPG
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| 12 | J. L. Thomson, B. J. Dikstra, Mitsui Babcock Energy Limited | Inspection Qualification: An Inspection Vendor's Viewpoint
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| 13 | G. Bollini, J. Ortega, Tecnatom, S.A.; J. T. Lindberg, S. Mortenson, GE Nuclear Energy; C. Denker, Barseback NPP | Qualification of ISI Systems for Reactor Pressure Vessel Areas of Barsebäck 1 and 2 and Oskarshamn 2 NPPs (Project RTID)
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| 14 | G. Henry, EPRI NDE Center | Performance Demonstration for Steam Generator Tubing
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| 15 | K. Krzywosz, EPRI NDE Center | Heat Exchanger Performance Demonstration Program for the Power Industry
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| Major Component Inspection |
| 16 | P. Ciorau, D. MacGillivray, T. Hazelton, L. Gilham, B. Taffs, Ontario Power Generation, Inc.; J. Poguet, Imasonic | In-situ Examination of Turbine Components (Blade roots and Rotor Steeple and Disk Rim Attachments) of Low-pressure Steam Turbine, Using Phased Array Technology
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| 17 | P. Sabourin, EPRI; M. Huting, Alliant Energy | Ultrasonic Linear Phased Array Disk Inspection at Alliant Energy - Duane Arnold Station
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| 18 | S. Morimoto, S. Harada, Toshiba Corporation | Research to Improve Accuracy of Ultrasonic Testing for Dovetail of Turbine Rotors
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| 19 | B. Bridge, S. Chen, T. Sattar, Research Centre for Automated and Robotic NDE Testing | Design of a Versatile Robot for Inspection of Welds with Complex Contours in Nuclear Power Plant
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| 20 | A.V. Soudarev, T.S. Nikolskaya, V.V. Grishaev, NITEM | Non-Destructive Monitoring of Ultimate Loads and Life for a Product
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| 21 | G. Light, R. Spinks, Southwest Research Institute | Use of the Cylindrically Guided Wave Technique to Detect Corrosion in All-Thread Bolts
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| 22 | M. Ideo, M. Taniguchi, T. Yamashita, I. Seki, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Kobe Shipyard & Machinery Works; M. Nakai, S. Suyama, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Takasago R&D Center | Development of Baffle Technique Former Bolt Inspection Technique
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| 23 | K. J. Bowker, C. R. Bird, D. A. Wood, BNFL Magnox Generation | NDT for the Sizewell "A" Boiler Weld Repair
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| 24 | Y. Nagashima, F. Takahashi, Hitachi, Ltd. Power & Industrial Systems R&D Laboratory; Y. Kawamata, Hitachi, Ltd. Thermal & Hydroelectric Systems Division | Non-Destructive Evaluation on Heat-aging Degradation and Creep Damage of Turbine Bolts
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| 25 | V. Kovyrshyn, Y. Grebenyuk, N. Zaritsky, State Scientific and Technical Center on Nuclear and Radiation Safety | Approach to Non-Destructive Examination of Weld Joints Dn 300 at Unit 3 of Chernobyl NPP and their Repair
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| 26 | M. Koike, Hitachi, Ltd. Power & Industrial System R&D Laboratory; K. Takeshima, Hitachi, Ltd. Nuclear Systems Division; T. Miyoshi, M. Kiyota, Y. Hosoda, K. Matsumoto, Japan Power Engineering and Inspection Corporation; | In-operation Inspection Method of Valves by Heat Degradation Models for Valve Packings
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| 27 | J. Landrum, EPRI NDE Center | Phased Array Examination of Seam-welded High Energy Piping
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| 28 | S. Shiroshita, Nihon Arm Co.,Ltd. Research and Development Division | A New Approach to Ultrasonic Inspection for Small Diameter Pipe Branch Connections
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| 29 | M Salerno, et al., WesDyne International LLC | Advancements in Turbine/Generator Component NDE
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| 30 | J. Saburov, Ignalina NPP; G. Maksimovas, VATESI; E. Liszka, SiP | In-Service Inspection Means Designed for ISI of Ignalina NPP Fuel Channels Pressure Tubes and Channels of Control and Protection System
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| Steam Generator Tube Inspection |
| 31 | S. Kenefick, EPRI NDE Center | Recent Applications of Ultrasonic Examination of Steam Generator Tubes
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| 32 | Y. Iwahashi, M. Ideo, Y. Asada, T. Tsuruta, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Kobe Shipyard & Machinery Works; | High Speed and High Performance ECT System
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| 33 | J. Vasquez, J. Guerra, J. Vano, TECNATOM, S.A. | Automatic Process for Eddy Current Inspection of Steam Generator Tubes
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| 34 | M. Bauvais, J.P. Tasca, ALSTOM Industrial Systems Services | Using a Flexible Vibrating Probe to Inspect Embedding of 900 Mwe Steam Generator Tubes
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| 35 | V. Kovyrshyn, N. Zaritsky, State Scientific and Technical Center on Nuclear and Radiation Safety | Improvement of Eddy-Current Control of Heat-Exchanging Tubes of Steam Generators at NPP with VVER in Ukraine
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| 36 | K. Maeda, Y. Harada,, J. Shimone, Y. Kishi, Nuclear Engineering, Ltd. (NEL) | New High Performance ECT Array Probe for Steam Generation Tubes
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| 37 | G. Henry, EPRI NDE Center | Array Probe for Steam Generator Tubing Examination
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| 38 | M. Malzahn, R. Bohrisch, Southern California Edison | It's NDE or Never: ELVIS and NDE Data Management
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| 39 | D. Stanic, INETEC, Institute for Nuclear Technology | Structural Integrity of VVER Steam Generator Tubes
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| 40 | V. Peker, O. Zinchenko, V. Korniets, ENERGOATOM; R. Yermolenko, NDE Training and Certification Facility | Steam Generators Tubing Integrity Analysis at Ukrainian NPPs
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| Material Properties Measurement |
| 41 | B. Acosta, M. Beers, L. Debarberis, Commission of the European Communities, Joint Research Centre | Experimental Studies on NDT Techniques to Evaluate Ageing Materials At EC-JRC-IAM
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| 42 | D. Stegemann, W. Reimche, C. Reichert, M. Bernard, Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Nondestructive Testing | Characterization of Reactor Pressure Vessel Steels by Magnetoinductive Harmonic Analysis
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| 43 | D. Kalkhof, M. Grosse, M. Niffenegger, Paul Scherrer Institute; D. Stegemann, University of Hannover; U. Gampe, Siempelkamp Prüf- und Gutachter-Gesellschaft MBH | Microstructural Investigations and Monitoring of Degradation of LCF Damage of Austenitic Steel Type X6CrNiTi(Nb) 18-9(10)
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| 44 | M. Shiwa, A. Yamaguchi, G. Chen, H. Yoneyama, Japan Power Engineering & Inspection Corporation | Evaluation of Creep Damage and PWHT Temperature of Low Alloy Steel Using AC Magnetic Method
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| 45 | V. Kisel, Institute of Solid State Physics, RAS | New NDE Method for Structural Integrity of Materials Under Load
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| 46 | C. O. Ruud, The Pennsylvania State University; P. R. Moran, HyperNex, Inc.; B. C. Syrett; A. R McIlree, Electric Power Research Institute | NDE In-Situ Measurement of Residual Stresses
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| 47 | V. P. Kisel, Institute of Solid State Physics, RAS | Scaling of plastic and fracture properties of materials
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| 48 | K. Yeryomin, M. Nashchokin; Magnitogorsk State Academy of Mining and Metallurgy, Magnitogorsk, Russia | NDT and study of the state of stress-strain of cyclically loaded metal structures
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| Performance Demonstration |
| 49 | P. Lemaitre, B. Eriksen, Commission of the European Communities, Joint Research Centre | Overview of Results Obtained in the Framework of the First ENIQ Pilot Study
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| 50 | J. Shejbal, L. Horacek, P. Tkadlcik, Nuclear Research Institute REZ | A Contribution of UT Inspection Procedures Qualification to Increased ISI Effectiveness for WWER 440 Primary Circuit Components
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| 51 | Phil Ashwin, EPRI NDE Center | Summary of Experience with the Qualifications of RPV Procedures to ASME Section XI-Appendix VIII Supplement 4 and 6
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| 52 | V. M. Baborovsky, K. J. Bowker, BNFL Magnox Generation | BNFL Magnox Generation Experience Of Inspection Qualification Following the ENIQ methodology
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| 53 | A. Conti, EPRI NDE Center | Enhanced Procedure Qualification Approach
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| 54 | F. Ammirato, P. Ashwin, EPRI NDE Center | International Experience with the Development of Technical Specifications and Technical Justifications for NDE Qualification
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| 55 | T. J. Bloodworth, AEA Technology | Extending the Scope of a Qualified Inspection by Technical Justification
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| 56 | P. Lemaitre, J. Whittle, U. Sandberg, Commission of the European Communities, Joint Research Centre | The Use of Technical Justification as Proposed by ENIQ
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| 57 | P. Ashwin, EPRI NDE Center; U. Bergfors, OKG Aktiebolag; H. Fernstrom, Vattenfall Ringhals; J. Fredson, Barseback Kraft AB; A. Jonson, Forsmark Kraftgrupp | Dealing with NDE Procedure Essential Variables in the Qualification Process
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| 58 | M.J. Whittle; AEA Technology, Risley, UK , P Lemaitre; JRC, Petten, Netherlands | The Concept of Essential Parameters as Proposed by ENIQ
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| 59 | L. Horacek, J. Zdarek, J. Shejbal, Nuclear Research Institute REZ | An Improvement of In-Service Inspection Programmes for WWER 440 and WWER 1000 Type Reactors Based on Structural Integrity Support and NDT Qualification in Czech Republic
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| 60 | S. Crutzen, P. Lemaitre, B. Eriksen, J. Whittle, Commission of the European Communities, Joint Research Centre | Realistic Defects from an NDT Technique Point of View - Definition and Importance
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| 61 | H. Yoneyama, M. Senoh, H. Miharada, N. Uesugi, Japan Power Engineering and Inspection Corporation | Comparison Test of Echo Heights for Fatigue Crack and EDM Notch
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| 62 | M. Peacock, Sonaspection International Ltd. | Flawed Specimens for Global Standardisation of NDT Training and Qualification
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| 63 | G. Pherigo, A. Pherigo, FlawTech, Inc. | Manufacturing Qualification Specimens for Dissimilar Metal Weldments
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| Organization and Reliability of NDE |
| 64 | G. Worrall, AEA Technology; R. K. Chapman, British Energy Ltd | A Study of the Influence of Human Factors on Manual Inspection Reliability and a Comparison of the Results with those from the PISC 3 Programme
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| 65 | J. Spanner, EPRI NDE Center; D. Harris, Anacapa Sciences, Inc. | Availability of NDE Workforce for Future In-service Inspections
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| 66 | G. Engl, Siemens KWU | The Impact of Implementation of Phased Array Technology
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| 67 | G. P. Singh, B. Poe, J. Jensen, Karta Technologies, Inc. | Application of Computer-based Training and Web-based Training for Nuclear Power Plant Personnel
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| 68 | Mohammed Sheriff Hidouri, Mohammed Sheriff Products, Primary School of Foufi, Sened, Tunisia, | Personnel training and qualification requirements
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| Major Component Inspection |
| 69 | H. Presson, EPRI NDE Center | EPRI In-Situ Inspection Program for Steam Turbines
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| 70 | S. Walker, EPRI NDE Center; R. Lopushansky, ISwT; H. Crockett, TU Electric; H. Smith, G. Lupia, ComEd | Rapid, Economical Screening of Service Water Piping for Corrosion and Under Deposit Corrosion
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| 71 | G. Engl, Siemens KWU | On-Site Experience with Application of the Phased Array Technology in Nuclear and Fossil Plants
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| 72 | B. Eriksen, P. Lemaitre, R. Houghton, B. Murgatroyd, Commission of the European Communities, Joint Research Centre | Inspection Results Obtained for the International NESC 1 Project
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| 73 | S. Vinogradov, Nuclear Power Engineering Institute | Development of a Method for Rapid Assessment of Both Fuel Channels and Graphite Stack Geometry in RBMK Reactor
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| Austenitic Component Inspection |
| 74 | A. Erhard, B. Lucht, H. Wüstenberg, BAM | Characterization of Defects in Austenitic Pipe Gird Welds
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| 75 | J. Landrum, EPRI NDE Center | Dissimilar Metal Welds - Lessons Learned
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| 76 | G. Maes, AIB-VINCOTTE International | Automated UT Examination of Austenitic Stainless Steel Welds in PWR Main Coolant Piping: Experience Gained from Qualification and On-Site Application
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| 77 | T. Furukawa, H. Yoneyama, Y. Horii, N. Uesugi; Japan Power Engineering and Inspection Corporation | Measurement of Ultrasonic Wave Propagation in Austenitic Stainless Steel Welds
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| 78 | W. Weber, K. L. Feiste, G. Siebert, W. Reimche, D. Stegemann, Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Nondestructive Testing | Remote Eddy Current Technique for the Inspection of Thick-walled Austenitic Pipes
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| 79 | T. Hirasawa, I. Komura, Toshiba Corporation, Power & Industrial Systems R&D Center; J. Takabayashi, K. Sakamaki, Toshiba Corporation, Keihin Products Operations; K. Naruse, Toshiba Corporation, Isogo Nuclear Engineering Center | Phased Array UT Technique for the Inspection of BWR Core Shroud and Jet Pump Weldment
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| 80 | I. Komura, Toshiba Corporation, Power & Industrial Systems R&D Center; H. Nakamura, CRC Research Institute, Inc.; H. Miharada, N. Uesugi, Japan Power Engineering and Inspection Corporation | Development of High Resolution and Large Scale FEM Analysis Code for the Simulation of UT Examination on Stainless Steel Weldment
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| 81 | F. De Backer, V. Schoss, G. Maussner, Siemens KWU | Residual Life Time Assessment of Austenitic Steels by Non-Destructive Magentic Measurements
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| 82 | M. Bièth, J. L. Monjaret, European Commission, JRC, IAM Petten, The Netherlands; F. Hardie, Mitsui Babcock; United Kingdom; ; P. Krarup, Force, Denmark; E.B. Pers-Anderson, ABB TRC, Sweden | Round Robin Test Results on UT of Austenitic Welds
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| 83 | B. Neundorf, H. Maier, U. Mletzko, T. Just, Hamburgische Electricitats-Werke AG | Results of a Round Robin Test on NDT Methods for Austenitic Pipe Welds in Nuclear Power Plants
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| Pressure Vessel & Primary Circuit Inspection |
| 84 | D. Heinrich, G. Mueller, H. J. Otte, W. Roth, ALSTOM Automation GmbH | Availability Increase of LWRs through Application of Advanced Test Methods for the Reactor Pressure Vessel
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| 85 | B. Jacobs, IHI Southwest Technologies | A New PWR Full-Vessel Examination Capability: The Shell Course and Nozzle Scanner System (SCANS)
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| 86 | A. Tanarro, J. Ortega, Tecnatom SA; Y. Sekinuma, R. Joffe, General Electric Inspection Services | A New Multi-Technique NDE System for RPV Bottom Penetration Examinations
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| 87 | G. Lagleder, IHI Southwest Technologies, Inc.; K. Kobayashi, Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries, Co. Ltd. | New Tooling for BWR Applications
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| 88 | P. Boone, WesDyne International | Boiling Water Reactor NDE Tooling Advancements
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| 89 | D. Girroir, J. Whitman, Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp. | Vermont Yankee Jet Pump Mixer/Diffuser 1999 Inspections
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| Advances in NDE Methods |
| 90 | S. Nakahigashi, N. Uesugi, Japan Power Engineering and Inspection Corp.; F. Kano, A. Kawai, M. Obata, Toshiba Corp; Y. Nagai, M. Hasegawa, Institute for Materials Research | Evaluation of Neutron Irradiated RPV Steels using Advanced Positron Annihilation Method
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| 91 | K. J. Bowker, M. C. Warnes, BNFL Magnox Generation | An evaluation of the capability of MPI for surface crack detection
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| 92 | P. Lara, EPRI NDE Center | New and Emerging Inspection Technologies for Flow Accelerated Corrosion
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| 93 | P. Shaw, T. K. Pedersen, R. Serluppens, FORCE Institute | High Energy Radiography Combined with the Agfa Structurix DPS-Imaging System and Comparison with Other NDE-Methods for Inspection of Thick Reinforced Concrete Structures
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| 94 | S. Aoike, M. Hisatsune, A. Hidaka, M. Miyauchi, Hitachi, Ltd., Nuclear Systems Division; F. Takahashi, Y. Nagashima, Hitachi, Ltd., Power & Industrial Systems R & D Laboratory | Development of A Traveling Miniaturized Radiographic Testing Vehicle
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| 95 | K. Shibaike, S. Doi, Y. Tada, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.; Y. Nishida, The Kansai Electric Power Co. | Development of Laser Ultrasound Inspection Techniques for Thin Wall Pipes of Nuclear Power Plant
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| 96 | B. Redmer, U. Ewert, B. Neundorf, J. Müller, Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) | X-Ray Testing of Circumferential Welds by a Mechanized Radiometric Weld Inspection System
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| 97 | I. Tanaka, M. Hotta, T. Taguchi, Hitachi, Ltd. Nuclear Systems Division; M. Nomoto, K. Sakai, D. Katsuta, Hitachi, Ltd. Production Engineering Research Laboratory | Image Processing System for Penetrant Testing on Welds
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| 98 | S. Okido, M. Hayashi, Hitachi, Ltd.; K. Tanaka, Y. Akiniwa, Nagoya University; N. Minakawa, Y. Morii, Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute | Residual Stress Evaluation by Neutron Diffraction Method
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| 99 | G. Lafontaine, R. Samson, R/D Tech | Potential of ECT Array Probes for Faster, Better, and Lower Cost Inspection of Surfaces
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| 100 | L. Legrandjacques, M. Piriou, J. Gros, D. Gente, Framatome Technical Center | On site Tubes to plate welds Inspection by Photothermal Camera
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| 101 | P. Prokhorenko, N. Migoun, A. Sekerin, M. Stadthaus, M. Thomas, Institute of Applied Physics, National Academy of Sciences | The Automated System for Quality Evaluation of Penetrant Systems
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| 102 | I. Kadenko, A. Galushka, R. Yermolenko, Nondestructive Examination Training and Certification Facility | Modeling of Radiation Image Shaping and Improving
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| 103 | S. Sazhin, Nizhny Novgorod. State Technical University, Dzerzhinsk, Russia | Automatic Means of Tightness Control of Ecologically Dangerous Products
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| 104 | V. Lukonin, Nizhniy Novgorod State Technical University | Distributed Systems of Automatic NDE Based on Microelectronics Gas Sensors for Dangerous Chemical Plants
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| Structural Integrity and NDE |
| 105 | F. Champigny, G. Bezdikian, J. Delemontez, H. Churier-Bossenec, D. Deydier, EDF, Division Production Nucleaire | NDE in Relation With Fracture Mechanics In The Pressure Vessel Core Area
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| 106 | R. F. Keating, T. A. Pitterle; Westinghouse Electric Company, Nuclear Services Division | On the Correlation of the Burst Pressure to NDE Parameters with and without Quantification of Actual Defect Dimensions
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| 107 | E. Roos, F. Otremba, U. Eisele, MPA Stuttgart | Fracture Mechanics Integrity Analysis as a Basis for the Quantification of the Required Accuracy of NDE Methods
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| 108 | M. Lanza, S. Reale, C. Servetto, Instituto Italiano della Saldatura | Reliability of Corroded Pipelines in Petrochemical Plants Based on Ultrasonic Inspection
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| 109 | B. Brickstad, SAQ Kontroll AB Technology | The Use of Risk Based Methods for Establishing ISI Priorities for Piping Components at Oskarshamn 1 Nuclear Power Station
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| 110 | L. Fabbri, O.J.V. Chapman, Commission of the European Communities, Joint Research Centre | The Activities of ENIQ in the Field of Risk Informed Inspection
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| 111 | F. Simonen, O. J. V. Chapman, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | A Model for Simulating Flaws in Vessel Welds and Comparisons with Empirical Data
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| 112 | D. Jackson, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; S. R. Doctor, G. Schuster, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | Developing a Generic Flaw Distribution for Reactor Pressure Vessels
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| 113 | S. Byrne, J. Ghergurovich, C. Hoffmann, J. Lareau, ABB CENO; N. Cofie, P. Riccardella, SIA | Extension of In-Service Inspection Interval
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| 114 | L. Toth, Bay Zoltan Institute for Logistics and Production Systems | Crack Propagation Sensitivity Index as the Link Between the Structural Integrity Requirements and NDE Performance
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| 115 | B. Eriksen, N. Taylor, S. Bhandari, B. Murgatroyd, R. Rintaama, Commission of the European Communities, Joint Research Centre | The NESC Network. - Integrating NDE and Fracture Mechanics in Structural Integrity Assessment
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| 116 | K. Kietzman, EPRI NDE Center | RPV Flaw Distribution Development
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| 117 | A. Pardini, G. Schuster, S. Crawford, S. Doctor, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | Validation of Fabrication Flaws in Weldment from PVRUF
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| 118 | G. J. Schuster, A. F. Pardini, S. L. Crawford, S. R. Doctor, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | Overview of Fabrication Flaw Studies on RPV Material from Four Canceled Nuclear Power Plants
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| 119 | S. L. Crawford, G. J. Schuster, A. F. Pardini, S. R. Doctor, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | Initial Studies in Developing Fabrication Flaw Rates for Base Metal of Pressure Vessels
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| 120 | A. Rogerson, M. Hutchings, AEA Technology; L. Debarberis, B. Acosta, JRC/IAM Petten; J. F. Coste, EDF/DER Moret-sur-Loing; M. G. Horsten, NRG Petten; J. Pitkänen, VTT; G. Dobmann, Fraunhofer IZFP; J. Bros, Tecnatom; G. Weimann, ARCS Seiberdorf; D. Briceño, F .J. Perosanz, CIEMAT Madrid; D. Stegemann, IKPH Hannover; R. D. Kalkhof, PSI Villigen | Aging Material Evaluation and Studies by Non-Destructive Techniques: AMES-NDT Concerted Action Program
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| 121 | Pr. I. Tutnov, RRC Kurchatov Institute | NDE Application in the Russia Operating and Advanced Reactors and Pipeline for Life Management
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| 122 | V. G. Vasiliev, Concern "Rosenergoatom" | Integrity assessment of WWER-440's pressure vessel
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| Pressure Vessel and Primary Circuit Inspection |
| 123 | E. Gonzalez, A. Willke, J. Sánchez and J. Navarro | TIME: A New Tool for RPV Examination Sets A New Record During a 10-year Examination at Vandellos-2 NPP
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| 124 | W. Alford, WesDyne International LLC | Fall 1999 Experience with the WesDyne Paragon Reactor Vessel Data Acquisition System
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| 125 | M. Delaide, G. Maes, AIB-Vinçotte International; D. Verspeelt, R/D Tech | Design and Application of Low-Frequency Twin Side-By-Side Phased Array Transducers for Improved UT Capability on Cast Stainless Steel Components
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| 126 | R. Alberdi, Tecnatom, S.A. | New Developments In Inspection Equipment for BWR Core Shroud Welds
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| 127 | J. Hayden, GE Inspection Services | RPV Internal Core Spray Ultrasonic Examination
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| 128 | J. R. Fernandez, J. Guerra, TECNATOM, S.A. | RCCA'S Inspection System
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| 129 | J. Pfefferle, Wisconsin Electric Power Company; M. Saporito, Rochester Gas & Electric; M. G. Hacker, G. M. Mignogna, Framatome Technologies Inc. | Inspection and Repair of Reactor Vessel Internals Bolting
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| 130 | R. Levy, Siemens KWU | Innovative NDE Systems for ISI of VVER Plant
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| 131 | M. Wendel, ABB TRC | Development of the "GOLDFISH" ROV-NDT Manipulator
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| Modeling |
| 132 | T. Seldis, M. Bièth, European Commission, Joint Research Centre | Measurement of the Absolute Longitudinal Wave Attenuation - Problems and remedy
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| 133 | A. Lhemery, N. Gengembre, CEA; B. Chassignole, D. Villard, EDF | Ultrasonic Fields Radiated in Heterogeneous Anisotropic Stainless Steel Welds: Theory and Experimental Validation
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| 134 | Y. Matsumoto, M. Mizutani, H. Komatsu, M. Tsunematsu, Nuclear Fuel Industries, Ltd.; Y. Mori, Osaka University | Application of Ultrasonic Simulation for Flaw Shape Reconstruction
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| 135 | I. Lecoeur, P. Calmon, CEA; E. Abittan, Electricité de France | Contribution of UT modeling for the technical qualification of NDT Methods
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| 136 | D. MacDonald, M. Dennis, EPRI NDE Center | Verification and Validation of the Spreadsheet Model for Off-Axis Cylinder-to-Sphere Nozzle Geometry
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| Advances in Ultrasonic Methods |
| 137 | T. Stepinski, P. Wu, L. Ericsson, Uppsala University Signals and Systems | Ultrasonic Imaging of Copper Material Using Harmonic Components
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| 138 | P. Rubbers, ESKOM TSI | Signal Processing Ultrasonic Testing System (SPUTS) using split-spectrum processing algorithms
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| 139 | L. Upda, R. Polikar, P. Ramuhalli, L. Udpa, S. S. Udpa, Iowa State University; J. Spanner, EPRI NDE Center | Development of an Ultrasonic Data Acquisition and Processing System
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| 140 | F. Hall, Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Co., K. Kietzman, EPRI NDE Center | Update on Digital Radiographic Imaging Equipment
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| 141 | B. Sladojevic, Institute "Kirilo Savic" | Attenuation of Ultrasonic Waves
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| 142 | S. Gautier, EDF, R&D Division; J. Idier, Laboratoire des Signaux et Systèmes | Restoring Separate Discontinuities in the Inspected Medium through the Deconvolution of Ultrasonic Data
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| 143 | L. Horacek, Z. Skala, J. Palyza, Nuclear Research Institute REZ | Results of a Parametric Study of Cladding Influence on Fatigue Crack Detection and Sizing in WWER 440 RPV Type Steel
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| 144 | M. Bieth, L. Fabbri, J.L. Monjaret, Commission of the European Communities, Joint Research Centre | Effect of Cladding on Inspection Results
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| 145 | A. Badidi Bouda , R. Matoug, K. Alem, A. Benchaala, Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique en Soudage et Controle (CSC) | Ultrasonic Chain Influence on the Materials Non Destructive Testing
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| 146 | R. Drai, Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique en Soudage et Controle (CSC) | Flaw Detection in Ultrasonics Using Wavelets and Split Spectrum Processing
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| 147 | G. Lafontaine, F. Cancre, D. Verspeelt, R/D Tech | Potential of Ultrasonic Phased Array for Better, Faster, and Lower Cost Inspections
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| 148 | G. Selby , EPRI NDE Center | Phased Array Ultrasound Inspection Technique Development at the EPRI NDE Center
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| 149 | B. Dikstra, J. M. Dagen, S. C. Arrol, Mitsui Babcock Energy Limited; A. H. Fittipaldi, C. Antonaccio, Nucleoelectrica Argentina SA | ISI Equipment Developments for Atucha 2 PHWR
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| 150 | K. Sawaragi, M. Ideo, M. Taniguchi, W. Tada, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Kobe Shipyard & Machinery Works; M, Kurokawa, A. Kurihigashi, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Takasago R & D Center | Development of Inspection Technique for CRDM Housing Canopy Seals Using a Multi Segment UT Probe
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| 151 | O. Roy, S. Chatillon, S. Mahaut, CEA | Ultrasonic Inspection of Specimen with Complex Geometry Using a Flexible Smart Contract Transducer
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| 152 | H. Kwun, S. Y. Kim, Southwest Research Institute | Guided Wave Inspection of Plates Using Magnetostrictive Sensors
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| 153 | G.P. Singh, C. E.Duffer, Karta Technologies, Inc. | Application of Laser Ultrasound for Non-contact Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components
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