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| Plenary Session |
| 1 | M. Bičth: JRC, European Commission, Netherlands | European Standardisation Methodology for Qualification of Non-Destructive Tests
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| 2 | T. Kishi, National Institute for Materials Science, Japan; N. Uesugi, JAPEIC, Japan | Current Status of NDE Development in Japan
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| 3 | F. Ammirato, EPRI, USA | NDE in the US Nuclear Industry - Trends and Emerging Issues
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| Inspection Qualification I-IV |
| 4 | C. Birac, J. Samman, EDF, France | French Commission to Certify NDT Qualification Performances
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| 5 | C. Castelao, C. Mendoza, J. Figueras, CSN, Spain | CSN Regulatory Position on NDE Qualification Programs
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| 6 | C. Waites, AEA Technology, UK: M. Bičth, JRC, European Commission, Netherlands | The Development of a European Methodology for Inspection Qualification in the Non-nuclear Industry
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| 7 | E. Österberg, L. Skĺnberg, Swedish Nuclear Power Inspectorate, Sweden | Qualification of NDT Sizing Ability. Lessons Learned
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| 8 | D. Szabó , J. Pinczés, G. Takács, J. Palasti, L. Sarkozi, Paks NPP, Hungary | Inspection Qualification at Paks NPP - First Steps
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| 9 | J. Shejbal; Dukovany NPP; L. Horácek, Nuclear Research Institute, Czech Republic | Lessons Learned and Review of Progress in NDT Qualification Projects in Czech Republic
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| 10 | D. Koroec, Nuclear Safety Administration, Slovenia; J. Tuma, Institute of Metals and Technologies, Slovenia | Experience on the In-Service Inspections in Slovenia
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| 11 | R. Paussu, Fortum, Finland; J. Pitkänen, P. Kauppinen, VTT, Finland | Qualification of Mechanised Ultrasonic Inspection of Pipings in Finnish Nuclear Power Plants
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| 12 | U. Sandberg, Forsmarks Kraftgrupp, Sweden ; A. Eriksson, T. Seldis, JRC, European Commission, Netherlands | A Status Report on the Achievements of ENIQ
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| 13 | P. Trampus, IAEA, Austria; P. Ashwin, EPRI, USA | Experience from the IAEA Pilot Study on NDE Qualification
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| 14 | L. Horácek, Nuclear Research Institute, Czech Republic; J. Shejbal, P. Tkadlcik, Dukovany NPP, Czech Republic | Lessons Learned From ET and UT Qualification in Phare Project 1.02/95
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| 15 | W. Daniels, AEA Technology, UK; J.Ĺ. Berglund, Barsebäck Kraft, Sweden; Ĺ. Petterson, M. Svensson, Oskarsham NPP, Sweden | Progress on the Implementation of an ENIQ Compliant Qualification Strategy for Comprehensive Inspections of Two Swedish BWR Units
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| 16 | B. Rotter, J. Delemontez, EDF, France; O. Roy, P. Calmon, CEA, France | Examples of Application of the NDE Qualification Methodology According to French RSE-M Rules
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| 17 | C. Waites, R. Booler, AEA Technology, UK | Practical Improvements to Qualifying Inspections
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| 18 | S. Taylor, A. Pink, A. Walker, Rolls Royce, UK; J. Thomson, G. Scruton, B. Dikstra, Mitsui Babcock, UK | Integrating NDT Qualification with Design and Manufacture of Submarine Reactor Vessels
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| 19 | J. Whittle, John Whittle & Associates, UK; M. Melbi, A. Eriksson, JRC, European Commission, Netherlands | Progress of the ENIQ 2nd Pilot Study
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| 20 | B. Dikstra, C. McNeil, K. Darling, Mitsui Babcock, UK | Qualification of Multi-Mode Ultrasonic Techniques for ISI of Reactor Vessels and Piping
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| 21 | P. Ashwin, EPRI, USA | Use of Appendix VIII Qualification Data to Determine Procedures Capability to Measure Remaining Ligament
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| 22 | L. Horácek, Nuclear Research Institute, Czech Republic | Application of UT Qualification Results for VVER 440 Type RPV Structural Integrity Assessment and Improvement of ISI Programme
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| 23 | L. Kastre, I. Särnmark, Westinghouse Atom TRC, Sweden | Experience from Qualification of a General Procedure for Visual Testing of Reactor Pressure Vessel and Internals
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| 24 | S. Walker, EPRI, USA; M. Robinson, Duke Energy Company, USA | Detection of Thermal Fatigue Damage in Piping - NDE Technology, Examiner Qualification & Computer Based Training
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| Materials Properties Measurement |
| 25 | B. Acosta, JRC, European Commission, Netherlands; M. Delnondedieu, EDF, France; J. Bros Tecnatom, Spain; M. Brumovsky, NRI, Czech Republic; G. Dobmann, IZFP, Germany; F. Gillemot, AEKI, Hungary; P. Hahn, ARCS, Austria; P. Kauppinen, VTT, Finland; G. Maussner, Framatome-ANP; M. Niffenegger, PSI, Switzerland; R. Oettel, SPG, Germany; F.J. Perosanz, CIEMAT, Spain; A. Rogerson, AEA Technology, U.K.; D. Stegemann, University of Hannover, Germany; B. van der Schaaf, NRG, Netherlands | Project GRETE: Evaluation of Non Destructive Testing Techniques for Monitoring of Material Degradation
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| 26 | I. Altpeter, G. Dobmann; IZFP, Germany | Detection of Copper Precipitates in 15 NiCuMoNB5 (WB36) Steel by Using Micromagnetic NDE Techniques
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| 27 | M. Zergoug, N. Boucherou, G. Kamel, A. Benchaala, CSC, Algeria | Characterisation of 20 NC6 Treated Thermally by Barkhausen Noise
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| 28 | H.N. Singh, A.B. Tamhane, R.S. Shriwastaw, K.C. Sahoo, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India | Characterisation of Progressive Material Deformation at the Crack Tip of a Carbon Steel Piping Using Barkhausen Noise Analysis
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| 29 | G. Dobmann, M. Lang, I. Altpeter, IZFP, Germany | Online Monitoring of Fatigue in the LCF and HCF Range by using Micromagnetic NDT at Plain Carbon and Austenitic Stainless Steel.
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| 30 | D. Stegemann, University of Hannover, Germany | RPV Material Characterisation by Magnetoinductive Method
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| 31 | M. Pinto, S. Estanislau, D. Viola, R. Batista, J. Barata, Integridade, Portugal; D.Lopes, ISQ, Portugal | Hardness Measurements Based on Electrical Resistance Technique for Power Plant Life Assessment
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| 32 | H. Walaszek, H. Lieurade, C. Peyrac; CETIM, France | Potentialities of Ultrasonics for Evaluating Residual Stresses: Influence of Microstructure
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| 33 | M. Zergoug, A. Hammouda, A. Benchaala, CSC, Algeria | Conductivity Simulation for Material Characterisation by Eddy Current
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| Advances in Non-Ultrasonic NDE Methods |
| 34 | M.A. De Smet, F. Santos, NDT-Expert, France | Use of Real-Time Shearography for the Integrity Inspection of Filamentary Wounded Pressure Vessels
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| 35 | M. Shiwa, G. Chen, Y. Horii, H. Yoneyama, JAPEIC, Japan | Evaluation of PWHT Temperature For Low Alloy Steel Girth Weld Joint by using AC Magnetic Probe Method
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| 36 | S. Pirfo, L. Debarberis, B. Acosta, F. Sevini; JRC, European Commission, Netherlands | Micromagnetic Testing of Model Alloys Specimens. Evaluating Irradiation Effects
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| 37 | R. Axelsson, L. Johansson, Oskarsham NPP, Sweden; J. Cwiefeld, AF Kontroll, Sweden; G. Muravin, B. Muravin, L. Lezvinsky, Margan Physical Diagnostics, Israel | Evaluation of Acoustic Emission Technology to Locate Flaws with Small Stress Intensity, and Determine their Type and Danger Level
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| 38 | A. Shimmura, A. Hata, Y. Harada, T. Emori, Nuclear Engineering, Japan; F. Hardy, G. Lafontaine, R/D TECH, Canada | RCCA Rod Wear Inspection System Using Rotating Ferrite ECT
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| 39 | I. Morita, ENAA, Japan; T. Arakawa, M. Tagami, T. Amano, IHI, Japan | Fundamental Examination of AE Detection in Oil Storage Tank Floors
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| 40 | G. Muravin, B. Muravin, L. Lezvinsky, Margan Physical Diagnostics, Israel; R. Axelsson, L. Johansson, Oskarsham NPP, Sweden; J. Cwiefeld, AF Kontroll, Sweden | Acoustic Emission Monitoring of Water- Cooling System of BWR Reactor
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| 41 | J. Fisher, G. Burkhardt, Southwest Research Institute, USA | Clad Thickness Measurement System
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| 42 | J. Guidez, A. Youtsos, C. Ohms, JRC, European Commission, Netherlands | Role of Thermal and Sub-Thermal Neutrons in NDE Activities
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| 43 | H.L. Lee, J.Y. Huang, J.J. Yeh, Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Taiwan; J.G. Huang, Taiwan Power Company, Taiwan | High-Cycle Fatigue Cracking Behaviors of Low Alloy Steel SA533b1 and Type 316L Stainless Steel and Acoustic Emission Measurements
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| 44 | A. Osintsev, V. Shchepinov, M. Bortnikov, Moscow State Engineering Physical Institute, Russia; I. Tutnov, RRC "Kurchatov Institute", Russia | Definition of Contact Pressures and Forces in Obturating Junction of RBMK Type Reactor by Methods of Coherent Optics
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| 45 | N. Chausov, A. Lebedev, S. Nedoseka, National Academy of Sciences, Ukraine | The Influence of Structural Changes in a Material in the Course of Loading on its Acoustic Properties
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| Major Component Inspection I-IV |
| 46 | L. Volkov, A. Leonov, Alfa Diagnostics, Russia; J. Sanchez, C. Costilla, J. Guerra, Tecnatom, Spain | Defectology Associated to WWER's Steam Generator Critical Areas: Enhancing the ISI's NDT Technology and Development Trends
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| 47 | D. Heinrich, T. Mägerlein, H. Otte, Alstom, Germany | Portable System for Remote and Automated In-Situ Inspection of Turbine Rotors
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| 48 | C. Speas, F. Hall, A. Neff, Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp., USA | Main Condenser Assessment Program at Wolf Creek Generating Station
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| 49 | K. Krzywosz, EPRI, USA | NDE of Combustion Turbine Coatings
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| 50 | P. Efsing, J. Berglund, C. Sandelin, Barsebäck Kraft, Sweden; A. Werner, Westinghouse Atom TRC, Sweden | Visual Inspection of Brackets for Emergency Core Spray System in Barsebäck Unit 2
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| 51 | B. Redmer, U. Ewert, BAM, Germany; E. Hofmann, Alstom, Germany; B. Neundorf, Hamburgische Elektricitätswerke, Germany | New System for Mechanised X- Ray Inspection of Welded Austenic Pipes
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| 52 | K. Krzywosz, N. Muthu, EPRI, USA | Eddy Current Analysis of Relevant/Non-Relevant Signals From Tube Sheet Region of HP Feedwater Heaters
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| 53 | I. Gledachev, P. Tsokov, I. Todev, Kozloduy NPP, Bulgaria; A. Zubchenko, B. Goncharov, N. Razigraev, TSNIITMASH, Russia; L. Sanchez, J. Guerra, I. Popkirov, Tecnatom, Spain | New Technologies and Tools for Advanced Eddy Current Inspections of Ligament Areas in VVER Steam Generators
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| 54 | I. Gaibazzi, M. Sergio, ENEL, Italy; F. Chignoli, T. Cola, E. D'Alessio, R. Garavaglia, CESI, Italy | Automated System for Ultrasonic & Eddy Current Testing of Hollow Rotors
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| 55 | R. Linden, B. Swoyer, PPL Susquehanna LLC, USA | Ultrasonic Testing of Small Bore Piping Socket Welds
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| 56 | C. Wassink, M. Robers, T. Bouma, RTD, Netherlands | Screening and Monitoring of Inaccessible Piping
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| 57 | S. Morimoto, Toshiba, Japan | Examination of the Ultrasonic Testing System for Dovetail of Turbine Rotors
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| 58 | B. Pellegrino, B. Jolley, Everest VIT; P. Lewis, Rochester Gas & Electric, USA | Development and Deployment of a Large-Area Visual Inspection Device for Nuclear Containment Building Inspection
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| 59 | L. Smith, British Energy, UK; L. de Marneffe, Tractebel, Belgium; E. Mathet, OECD-NEA, France; P. Contri IAEA, Austria; T. McNulty, HM Nuclear Installations Inspectorate, UK | Development Priorities for Non-Destructive Examination of Concrete Structures in Nuclear Plant - An International Perspective
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| 60 | E. Abittan, EDF, France; D. Desruelles, Framatome-ANP; B. Pierrot, CTE Nordtest, France | Thermal Crackling Detection and Sizing on Thermal Barriers of Primary Pumps
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| 61 | H. Houserman, Zetec, USA | Recent Developments in Automated Inspections of Steam Generator Tubing
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| 62 | K. Sawaragi, S.Tanioka ,Y.Asada, M. Kurokawa, K. Kawata, N.Kawase, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan | Steam Generator Tube Inspection with Intelligent ECT System
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| 63 | B. Nadinic, Inetec, Croatia | Presentation of INETEC New Manipulator with Dual Pusher System for Inspection of WWER Steam Generator Tubes
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| 64 | A. Garcia Bueno, Tecnatom, Spain | Contribution of the "Round Robin Test" PISC III of the Steam Generator Tubes to the Tecnatom Validation Program
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| 65 | D. Leimbach, PPL Electric Utilities, USA; N. Muthu, K. Krzywosz, EPRI, USA | Eddy Current Characterization of Erosion-Assisted Tube Support Plate Degradations
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| 66 | G. Lafontaine, M. Klatt, J. Renaud, F. Hardy, C. Fogal, R/D Tech, Canada | X-Probe Steam Generator Inspection Device
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| Inspection Qualification V |
| 67 | G. Bollini, Tecnatom, Spain; C. Denker, Barsebäck NPP, Sweden | Qualification of Tecnatom's ISI Systems for Reactor Pressure Vessel Areas of Barsebäck 1 and 2 and Oskarshamn 2 NPPs; (Project RTID)
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| 68 | R. Martínez-Ońa, O. Carrillo, G. Bollini, Tecnatom, Spain; M. Saenz, A. Quińones, ICAI, Spain | Assessment of Inspection Systems Uncertainties in the RTID Project. From Concept to Application
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| 69 | L. Becker, EPRI, USA | Performance Demonstration -25 Years of Progress
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| 70 | P. Tzokov, V. Nichev, I. Todev, Kozloduy NPP, Bulgaria; R. Miteva, CUAEPP, Bulgaria; M. Mihovsky, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria; C. Waites , R. Booler, AEA Technology, UK | Inspection Qualification of Steam Generator Tubing Inspections in Bulgaria
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| 71 | G. Henry, C. Smith, EPRI, USA | Eddy Current Performance Determination in the Presence of Extraneous Variables
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| 72 | L. Horácek, Nuclear Research Institute, Czech Republic | Preliminary Results of a Pilot Study on ET Inspection Qualification of VVER Type SG Tubes Based on Blocks with Realistic SCC Defect Simulations
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| 73 | J. Alegre Rodriguez, Tecnatom, Spain; J. Garcia Sicilia, Cofrentes NPP, Spain; J. Lopez Ansorena, Vandellos NPP, Spain | The Spanish Pilot Project for ISI Qualification
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| 74 | L. Le Ber, R. Raillon, P. Calmon, CEA, France; E. Abittan, EDF, France | Contribution of UT Simulation to the Qualification Dossier of a PWR Secondary Loop Nozzle Examination
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| 75 | G. Pherigo, A. Pherigo, FlawTech, USA | Using Flawed Specimens To Enhance NDE Performance
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| 76 | M. Sarkimo, J. Pitkänen, VTT, Finland; R. Paussu, Fortum, Finland | Experiences from Qualification Defect Manufacturing for Ultrasonic Testing
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| 77 | P. Veron, Equipos Nucleares, Spain | Fabrication of Samples With Cracks
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| 78 | T. Zetterwall, M. Ryf, B. Thoren, SQC, Sweden | Defect Simulation and Qualification of Visual Technique for Inspection of Vessels Internals
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| Structural Integrity and NDE I-II |
| 79 | F. Champigny, G. Bezdikian, EDF, France | Pressure Vessel Integrity: Demonstration of Life Extension to Thirty Years
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| 80 | L.M. Davies, LMD Consultancy, B. Gueorguiev, P. Trampus, IAEA, Austria | Role of NDT in Nuclear Power Plant Management
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| 81 | J.L. Landrum, EPRI, USA; T. McAlister, South Carolina Electric & Gas, USA | Industry Response to Leak in Reactor Vessel Nozzle-to-Hot Leg Weld
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| 82 | J. Pinczés, D. Szabó, G. Takács, J. Palásti, L. Sárközi, Paks NPP, Hungary | In-Service Inspection Practice at Paks NPP
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| 83 | F. Champigny, EDF, France | Inspection Programs for the Primary Circuit of PWR: New Approach
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| 84 | V. Vasiliev, Rosenergoatom, Russia | Leak Before Break Concept Applicability Assessment to VVER-1000 and 440's Main Coolant Piping and Surge Line
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| 85 | S. Doctor, G. Schuster, PNNL, USA; E. Kietzman, B. Rassler, EPRI, USA | Destructive Validation Methodology and Results for the Characterization of Flaws in Nuclear Reactor Pressure Vessels
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| 86 | S. Crawford, G. Schuster, S. Doctor, PNNL, USA | Fabrication Flaw Rate Estimates for Base Metal of Pressure Vessels and Initial Validation Results
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| 87 | C. Khan, E. Sullivan, D. Coe, US NRC, USA | Recent Revisions to the U.S.N.R.C. Regulatory Program for Performing Steam Generator (SG) Inspections (1)
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| 88 | M. Behravesh, EPRI, USA | Role of NDE in Integrity Assessment of Steam Generator Tubes
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| 89 | A. Wooldridge, V. Baborovsky, E. McDonald, B. Banahan, BNFL Magnox, UK | Ultrasonic Detection and Sizing of Complex Defects and Implications for Structural Assessment Procedures
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| Advances in Ultrasonic NDE Methods |
| 90 | F. Bettayeb, CSC, Algeria; T. Rachedi, H. Benbartaoui, S. Talmat, University of Science and Technology USTHB, Algeria | WANSY: An Improved Automated Ultrasonic NDE System for Flaw Detection and Analysis by Wavelet and ANN, with Simulation of the Component Behavior
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| 91 | O. Le Baron, J. Poguet, Imasonic, France | Enhanced Resolution Transducers for Thick Pieces Ultrasonic Inspection: The Fermat Transducer Project
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| 92 | Y.S. Lee, Chungwoon University, Korea; C.S. Park, Korea Advanced Inspection Technology, Korea | Comparison of Wavelet-Denoising and SSP method for Ultrasonic Speckle
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| 93 | T. Furukawa, H. Yoneyama, Y. Horii, JAPEIC, Japan | Evaluation of the Ultrasonic Beam Skewing by the Welding Conditions in Austenitic Stainless Steel Welds
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| 94 | P. Renaut, J.M. Tchilian, Framatome-ANP, France; A.M. Roy, G. Theron, EDF, France; C. Chambon, B. Courouble, Aubert&Duval, France | Investigation of UT Reliability on Thick Forged Austenitic Steels (180-600 Mm). Selection of Acceptance Criteria
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| 95 | O. Dupond, D. Villard, M. Mayos, EDF, France | Towards an Improvement of Ultrasonic Examination of Austenitic Stainless Steel Welds
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| 96 | K. Quirk, Phoenix Inspection Systems, UK | Automated Ultrasonic Weld Inspection at 170deg C
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| 97 | N. Kouno, M. Koike, M. Okudaira, Hitachi Ltd, Japan | Recognition and Sizing of Flaw in Weld Zone using Acoustical Holography
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| 98 | A. Erhard, R. Boehm, U. Tessaro, H. Wüstenberg, BAM, Germany | Characterisation and Sizing of Defects in the Cladded Area using Ultrasonic Methods
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| 99 | S. Kenefick, G. Henry, EPRI, USA | Ultrasonic Imaging Technique for Characterizing Surface Breaking Flaws
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| 100 | P.R. Johnson, General Electric, USA | Ultrasonic Phased Array for Examination of BWR/2 Lower Shroud Support Welds
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| 101 | R. Drai, M. Khelil, A. Benchaala, CSC, Algeria; M. Boudraa, University of Science and Technology USTHB, Algeria | Time Frequency and Time Scale in Ultrasonics NDE
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| 102 | P. Barros, ISQ, Portugal | CCS2001T - An Ultrasonic Tool for Detection and Characterisation of Discontinuities
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| 103 | J. Poguet, Imasonic, France | Piezocomposite Technology: an Innovative Approach to the Improvement of NDT Performance using Ultrasounds
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| 104 | M. Lozev, EWI, USA | Phased Array Applications for Pressure Components Inspection
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| 105 | C. Poidevin, O. Roy, S. Chatillon, CEA, France; G. Cattiaux, CEA/IPSN, France | Simulation Tools for Ultrasonic Testing Inspection of Welds
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| 106 | D. Heinrich, Alstom, Germany | UT-Inspection of Nuclear Components based on Reflection and Defraction Techniques
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| 107 | J. Peláez, F. Fernández, J. Vázquez, E. González, Tecnatom, Spain | Experiences on NDE Examination of Bimetallic Welds in Nuclear Plants
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| 108 | S. Baby, T. Balasubramanian, REC Tiruchirappalli, India; R. Pardikar, BHEL, India | Defect Detection Study in Austenitic Steel Welds and the Performances of Different Ultrasonic Transducers
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| 109 | K. Sawaragi, M. Ideo, S. Tanioka, Y. Tada, K. Masumoto, M. Kurokawa, S. Kawanami, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan | Study on Application of Phased Array UT Technique to Actual Nuclear Power Plant
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| 110 | J. Poguet, Imasonic, France | Phased Array Technology: Concepts, Sensors and Applications
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| 111 | D. MacDonald, J. Landrum, M. Dennis, G. Selby, EPRI, USA | Phased Array UT Technologies for Nuclear Pipe Inspection Productivity and Reliability
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| 112 | S. Aliouane, A. Badidi Bouda, CSC, Algeria | Theory of Non-Uniformly Excited and Uniformly Spaced Array EMAT
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| Major Component Inspection V |
| 113 | P. Sabourin, P. Zayicek, EPRI, USA | Ultrasonic Inspection of Axial-Entry Disk Blade Attachments Utilizing Linear Phased Array Technology
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| 114 | H. Trautmann, Westinghouse Reaktor, Germany | Ultrasonic Testing of Austenitic and Dissimilar Metal Welds
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| 115 | T. Shimura, M. Koike, K. Nomura, Y. Mabuchi, Hitachi, Japan | Basic Study of Inspection Technique for Inconel Weld
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| 116 | S. Mahaut, O. Roy, O. Casula, CEA, France; G. Cattiaux CEA/IPSN, France | UT Pipe Inspection using a Smart Flexible Contact Transducer
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| 117 | P. Ciorau, Ontario Power Generation, Canada; J. Poguet, Imasonic, France | Special Linear Phased Array Probes used for Ultrasonic Examination of Complex Turbine Components
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| 118 | R. Owen, British Energy Generation, UK | NDT for the Dungeness B Superheater Header Repair Project
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| RPV and Primary Circuit Inspection I-III |
| 119 | J. Dagen, A. Rodgers, Mitsui Babcock, UK; P. Hansen, Force Institute, Denmark | Development of Free-Roaming Scanner for ISI of Circumferential and Longitudinal Welds in RPVs
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| 120 | J. Sanchez, J. Vázquez, U. de Caria, Tecnatom, Spain | Advanced Non-Destructive Examination Systems for VVER Reactor Pressure Vessels
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| 121 | G. Engl, W. Rathgeb, IntelligeNDT, Germany; H. Eggers, B. Neundorf, Hamburgische Electricitätswerke, Germany | On-Site Experience with an Innovative System for Reactor Pressure Vessel In-Service Inspections from the Outside
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| 122 | E. Parent, Westinghouse Barras Provence, France | Know-How in Reaktor Vessel Head Inspections
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| 123 | T. Shimura, Y. Mabuchi, T. Kikuchi, M. Senoo, Hitachi, Japan | Development of the Underwater Inspection Vehicles for the Nuclear Power Plant
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| 124 | W. Alford, WesDyne International, USA; T. McAlister, South Carolina Electric & Gas, USA | Fall 2000 Field Experience with ID Inspection of Reactor Vessel Nozzles at V.C. Summer
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| 125 | Z. Skála, J. Vít, koda JS, Czech Republic | Application of TOFD Method for VVER 440 Vessel Shell Testing
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| 126 | J. Cermak , M. Delaide AIB Vinçotte, Belgium; H. Sweerts, Electrabel, Doel NPP, Belgium | Assessment of Steam Generator Secondary Welds by Means of the UT Phased Array Technology
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| 127 | C. Poidevin, Ph. Benoist, A. Viard, CEA, France; J. Gros, M. Giraud, P. Quer, CEA/ Centrale Phenix Novatome, France | Ultrasonic Inspection of the Core Support Structure of Phenix Reactor
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| 128 | J. Pitkänen, P. Kauppinen, VTT, Finland | Experiences from SAFT in Nuclear Applications
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| 129 | J. Thomson, Mitsui Babcock, UK; G. Woodcock, British Energy, UK; J. Sanchez, Tecnatom, Spain; A. Vasiliev, Smolensk NPP, Russia; K. Lebedev, Rosenergoatom, Russia | Equipment for improved ISI of Smolensk RBMK
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| 130 | P. Ouseph, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India | Inspection of Pressure Tube of Pressurised Water Loop of CIRUS Research Reactor
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| 131 | J. Fernandez Míguez, Tecnatom, Spain | PETAVA, CRDH Penetration Inspection System
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| 132 | V. Vasiliev, S. Malkov, Rosenergoatom, Russia | ntegrity Assessment of WWER-1000, 440's Pressure Vessels
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| 133 | J. Lindberg, General Electric, E. Gonzalez, Tecnatom, U.S.A | Examination of Shroud Support Structures in Boiling Water Reactors
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| 134 | H. Jung, Y. Cheong, H. Huh, Y. Lee, C. Sim, KAERI, Korea; H. Sabbagh, USA | Remote Field Eddy Current Signal Evaluation for Location of Garter Spring in CANDU Fuel Channels
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| 135 | F. Aparkin, K. Kornienko, N. Davidenko, Rosenergoatom, Russia | Improvements of Non-Destructive Testing for In-Service Inspections of NPP Components in Russia
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| Structural Integrity and NDE III-IV |
| 136 | M. Davies, LMD Consultancy, UK; A. Ballesteros, Tecnatom, Spain | Aspects of Operational Life Management of Nuclear Power Plants
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| 137 | T. Nomura, Japan Energy Research Center, Japan; D. Kato, Japan Energy Research Center Co., Japan | Assessment of On-Going Damage with Risk-Based Inspection Procedure on the Pressure Component
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| 138 | V. Chapman, UK; L. Fabbri, JRC, European Commission, Netherlands | Development Towards a European Risk Informed Inspection Methodology
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| 139 | A. Youtsos, C. Ohms, JRC, European Commission, Netherlands | NDT Based on Neutron Techniques in Support of Structural Integrity Assessment
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| 140 | S. Smalley, Royal & SunAlliance, UK: B. Kenzie, TWI, UK | RBI- Achieving Effective and Reliable Plant Inspection
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| 141 | D. Jackson, L. Abramson , US NRC, USA; S. Doctor, F. Simonen, G. Schuster, PNNL, USA | Development of a Generalized Flaw Distribution as Input to the Re-evaluation of the Technical Basis for U.S. Pressurized Thermal Shock Regulation of Pressurized Water Reactor Vessels
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| 142 | P. Hermansky, M. Hrazsky, V. Makys, M. Miku, VUJE, Slovak Republic | VVER440 RPV Integrity Analyses in Relation to In-Service Inspection Capabilities
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| 143 | B. Eriksen, N. Taylor, F. Hukelmann, JRC, European Commission, Netherlands | NESC-III: Developing a Benchmark for Structural Integrity Assessment of Dissimilar Welds in LWR Piping
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| 144 | G. Karzov, B. Timofeev, CRISM "Prometey", Russia | Improvement of RPV Structure Integrity Analysis by Considerating NDT Techniques and Inspection Data Obtained
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| 145 | A. Correia da Cruz, C. Araujo, P. Barros, ISQ, Portugal | Remanent Life Assessment for Tubes Working at High Temperature
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| 146 | K. Jano, B. Aleksic, Z. Burzic, A. Bredjan, OIL Refinery Pancevo, Yugoslavia | The Role of NDE in Diagnostics, Remedial Actions and Assessment of Suitability for Further Operation Platformer Reactors
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| 147 | I. Tutnov, A. Tutnov, A. Kyselev, A. Kyselev, RRC Kurchatov Institute, Russia; A. Larkin, I. Odintsev, V, Shchepinov, A. Shchykanov, Moscow State Engineering Physical Institute, Russia; J. Fontaine, ENSAIS, France; M. Grosmann, Université Louis Pasteur, France | Residual Stresses Analysis of a RBMK Pipe Dn-300 using Advances in Holographic Interferometry and Structural Integrity Assessment
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| 148 | M.S. Zaritsky, SSTC NRS, Ukraine | Implementing RIISI Methodology at NPPs in Ukraine as Scientific and Technical Support to the Regulatory Authority
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| Reliability and Organisational Issues |
| 149 | A. Jovanovic, MPA, Germany; C. Müller, BAM, Germany; A. Eriksson, L. Fabbri, JRC, European Commission, Netherlands | Progress of EPERC - Task Force on Inspection Harmonisation
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| 150 | G. Engl, W. Rathgeb, G. Guse, IntelligeNDT, Germany, A. Gagnor, Intercontrôle, France; M. Hacker, Framatome-ANP, USA | Optimised Reliability and Minimised Inspection Time by Application of Innovative Systems for In-Service Inspections
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| 151 | C. Müller, BAM, Germany | The Application of Systems Theory in Measuring the Reliability of NDE within a Modular Approach
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| 152 | J. Thompson, British Institue of NDT Certification Services, UK | Approval of NDT Personnel under the Provisions of the European Pressure Equipment Directive
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| 153 | J. Enkvist, Stockholm University, Sweden | Effects of Decision Patterns and Stress on Manual UT Performances
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| 154 | J. Spanner, EPRI, USA; D. Harris, Anacapa Sciences, USA | Interventions to Improve the Size of the Future NDE Workforce
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| 155 | B. Kurcbart, P. Katchadjian, National Atomic Energy Commission, Argentina | Activities of the Personel Qualification and Certification Centre in NDT and Welding in the National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA) - Argentina
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| 156 | I. Kadenko, NDE Training and Certification Facility, Ukraine; R. Levy, Framatome-ANP Intercontrole, France; D. Couplet, Tractebel, Belgium | Establishing the NDT Training and Qualification Center for Nuclear Industry in Ukraine
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| 157 | L. Becker, EPRI, USA | Inspection Reliability Information Resulting from Performance Demonstration Results
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| 158 | M. Bičth, J.L. Monjaret, JRC, European Commission, Netherlands | NDE Activities in the European Union Tacis and Phare Nuclear Safety Programmes
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| 159 | H.Miharada, H. Ishida, H. Yoneyama, N. Uesugi, JAPEIC, Japan | Verification Tests on Ultrasonic Test & Evaluation for Maintenance Standards
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| 160 | H.F. Shyu, T.T. Yang, C. Chang, C.H. King, F.J. Hsu, Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Taiwan; M.H. Lee, Y.F. Wu, TPC, Taiwan | An Expert System for Auditing of NPP Maintenance
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| 161 | A.F. Getman, VNIIAES, Russia | Planning of Locations, Techniques and Frequency of In-Service Non-Destructive Examination to Achieve Acceptable Levels of Reliability and Lifetime of Vessels and Piping. Quantitative Methods
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| RPV and Primary Circuit Inspection IV |
| 162 | G. Schuster, S. Doctor, PNNL, USA | Use of SAFT-UT in Characterizing Fabrication Flaws in Nuclear Reactor Pressure Vessels
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| 163 | Y. Sekinuma, General Electric; A. Garcia, Tecnatom, Spain | NDE Tools for ICMH Replacement at BWR
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| 164 | F. D'Annucci, Westinghouse Reaktor, Germany | Latest Technologies and Results in Reactor Vessel Head Penetration Inspection
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| 165 | K. Kietzman, B. Rassler, EPRI, USA | Collection of Flaw Distribution Data from Shoreham RPV Weldments using Conventional/Generic ISI Procedures
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| 166 | P. Triska, M. Hacker, Framatome-ANP | Assessment of Reactor Vessel Head Penetration Integrity with Advanced NDE Techniques
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| 167 | K. Kietzman, F. Ammirato; EPRI, USA; D. Whitaker, M. Arey, T. Alley, M. Robinson, Duke Energy, USA | Industry Initiative on Examination of Control Rod Drive Mechanism Head Penetrations for OD Initiated Cracking in PWR Reactor Pressure Vessels
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| 168 | J. Langdon, Framatome-ANP, USA | Pressurized Water Reactor Top Head Inspection for Visual Inspection
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| Modelling |
| 169 | T. Sollier, G. Pichenot, CEA, France | Eddy Current Modelling for Tubing Inspection
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| 170 | K. Kubo, M. Sakuma, S. Soramoto, Y. Saito, K. Horii, Toshiba, Japan | Development of Visual Inspection System based on Vector Analysis
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| 171 | L. Pilverdier, G. D'Urso, S. Gautier, EDF, France | Application of Deconvolution for Ultrasonic Examinations of Austenitic Welds
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| 172 | B. Chassignole, D. Villard, A. Schumm, T. Fouquet, EDF, France | Use of Modelling for the Ultrasonic Non Destructive Testing of Austenitic Stainless Steel Welds
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| 173 | Y. Kabir, S. Matoug, S. Tir, R. Drai, CSC, Algeria | Radiography Image Processing Using Genetic, Fuzzy Logic and Mathematical Morphology Algorithms
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| 174 | Y. Grebenyuk, M. Zaritsky, V. Kovyrshin, SSTC NRS, Ukraine | Improvement of Inspecting Heat-exchanging Tubes of Steam Generators at VVER NPPs in Ukraine
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