An overview of polymer ageing studies in the nuclear power industry

被引：41

作者：

Burnay, SG ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] John Knott Associates Ltd, Newbury RG20 7LE, Berks, England

来源：

NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION B-BEAM INTERACTIONS WITH MATERIALS AND ATOMS | 2001年 / 185卷 / 1-4期

关键词：

polymers radiation effects; ageing-materials;

D O I：

10.1016/S0168-583X(01)00757-1

中图分类号：

TH7 [仪器、仪表];

学科分类号：

0804 ; 080401 ; 081102 ;

摘要：

Polymeric components are widely used in nuclear power plants (NPPs) in equipment which is important to the safety of the plant. The degradation of such components is therefore of considerable interest to the industry and its regulatory bodies, generating a large number of studies worldwide. Some of these components need to remain functional over the full operational life of the plant, which may span up to 60 years. Predictive modelling of their behaviour is therefore of key importance. This paper outlines the main areas of research, particularly relating to the use of elastomeric seals and polymeric cable insulation in NPP. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.

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