In this paper we describe the round robin tests that have been designed and are being conducted in the international program. Participants in the PINC have offered more than 30 test blocks for use in round-robin tests of NDE effectiveness. The test blocks have more than 130 flaws in nickel-base weld metal that are intended to simulate PWSCC in a variety of component geometries. NDE techniques representative of current in-service inspections are being applied, along with emerging NDE approaches.
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Published: December 1, 2007
Citation
Schuster G.J., S.E. Cumblidge, S.R. Doctor, and C.E. Moyer. 2007.An International Round-Robin Test of NDE Reliability for PWSCC. In 19th International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology, August 12-17, 2007, Toronto, Canada, Paper #O-02/2. Raleigh, North Carolina:North Carolina State University.PNNL-SA-55202.