Tag Archives: Ultrasonics
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State of Structural Health Monitoring Technologies for Nuclear Applications
Using permanently installed sensors for structural health monitoring of nuclear power plant components can reduce costs associated with nondestructive evaluation inspections while providing better information. This research identified two applications in which structural health monitoring might provide value: gas void detection and pitting in heat exchanger interconnection piping.
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Sol-Gel Spray-On Technology for High-Temperature Ultrasonic Sensors: Field Deployability Advancements and State of Solutions
This study examines the deployability of sol-gel technology, which is used to fabricate coatings on power plant components that function as ultrasonic sensors.