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Monday, October 8th

 

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08.40-09.00

Conference Opening Ceremony: Paks NPP - Changes and Challenges, J. Kovács, Director General, Paks NPP, Hungary 

 

Opening Plenary Session

The Current International Position on Major Inspection Concerns

Chairmen: G. Selby, M. Bieth, K. Miya

09.00-09.20 Developments in the USA: Looking to the Future: G. Selby
09.20-09.40 Recent Development of Condition Monitoring Technique in Japanese Nuclear Industry ; K. Miya
09.40-10.00 Some European Trends in NDE for the Nuclear Industry, B. Neundorf, Vattenfall Europe Nuclear Energy, Germany, Arne Eriksson, JRC Petten, The Netherlands. Speaker – B. Neundorf
10.00-10.30 Break
  Inspection Qualification I Developments in Radiographic Inspection Methods RPV and Primary Circuit Inspection I
10.30-10.50 Qualification Methodology of Inspection Systems at Spanish NPP’s: Status and some Examples

R. Martínez-Ona: Tecnatom S.A., San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain

Tomocar - Tomographical Computer-for the Visualisation and Sizing of Defects in Circumferential Seams

B. Redmer, U. Ewert: Federal Institute for Material Research and Testing, Berlin, Germany

B. Neundorf: Hamburgische Electricitätswerke AG, Hamburg, Germany

Implementation of Lightweight Submersed ”Walking” NDE Manipulators for PWR and BWR

M. Wendel: WesDyne TRC AB, Sweden

10.50-11.10 The Use of ASME Section XI Appendix VIII for the Evaluation of a VVER 1000 Reactor Vessel

J. P. Lareau, C. Hoffmann: Westinghouse Electric Company, USA

Q. Ouyang: Jianshu Nuclear Power Company, China

Development of a Digital Radiographic System for Power Plant Components

S. M. Walker: Electric Power Research Institute, Charlotte, NC, USA

Inspections of CRDM nozzle penetrations in Paks NPP

M. Dóczi: NPP Paks, Hungary

11.10-11.30 Overview of Inspection Qualification Activities in Slovakia

M. Horváth, J. Neupauer: Slovenské elektrárne a.s., Slovak Republic

 

Defect Detectability in EB-welded Copper Disposal Canister with 9 MeV Accelerator

J.Pitkänen, J.Salonen: Posiva, Finland

S.Sandlin: VTT, Finland

U. Ronneteg: Bodycote, Sweden

Capability of Matrix Phased Array UT

for the RV Head Mockups

R. Katsumata, S. Ninomiya, Y. Matsumoto, Y. Harada: Nuclear Engineering, Ltd., Tosabori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Japan

11.30-11.50 Progress in NDT Qualification as a Support to LBB Project for ANPP in Metsamor

L. Horacek: Nuclear Research Institute REZ plc, Czech Republic

G. Sevikyan: ANPP Metsamor, Armenia

The EN584 standard for the classification of industrial radiography films and its use in radiographic modelling

A. Schumm: EDF R&D SINETICS, France

U. Zscherpel: BAM, Germany

Non-Intrusive BWR Reactor Pressure Vessel Inspection Scanner

D. Koch: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC, Wilmington, NC, USA

A. Manrique, D. Molpeceres: Tecnatom S.A., San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain

11.50-12.10 Development of a Qualification program for Reactor Vessel Upper Head Penetrations

J. Spanner : EPRI NDE Center, USA

T. Alley : Duke Energy, USA

Safety Assessment with High Definition Digital Computed Radiography

S.C.Sood: Computerised Information Technology Limited, Milton Keynes, UK

In-Service Ultrasonic Examination of BWR MC-Nozzles Using Qualified Techniques: Experience in Sweden

J. R. Gadea, A. Willke, A. García, A. Manrique: Tecnatom S.A., San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain

12.10-12.30 Inspection Qualification - the Next 20 Years

R.V. Booler: Inspection Validation Centre, Serco Assurance, UK

Content-Based Weld Defect Image Retrieval in Radiographic Testing

N. Nacereddine, A.B. Goumeidane, F. Mekhalfa: Centre de recherche en Soudage et Contrôle, Algiers, Algeria

L. Hamami: Dpt Electronique, Ecole Nationale Polytechnique. El-Harrach, Algiers, Algeria

D. Ziou: DMI, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada

 

Flaw Detection and Characterization of Pressure Tubes from CANDU PHWR using Eddy Current Methods

R. Grimberg, A. Savin, R. Steigmann: National Institute of R&D for Technical Physics, Iasi, Romania

M. C. Ruch: COMISION NACIONAL DE ENERGIA ATOMICA (CNEA), Buenos Aires, Argentina

A. Bruma: Faculty of Physics, Al.I Cuza University, Iasi, Romania

L. Udpa, S. S.Udpa: College of Engineering, Michigan State University, USA

12.30-14.00 Lunch

 

Monday, October 8th (Continued)

 

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  Inspection Qualification II Developments in Electromagnetic Inspection Methods I RPV and Primary Circuit Inspection II
14.00-14.20 Performance Demonstration of IGSCC Depth Sizing in Japan

T. Sasahara, T. Jikimoto: Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan

GMR-Sensor Based Eddy Current Characterization of SCC in Welded Inconel 182 Plate Samples

K. J. Krzywosz: EPRI NDE Center, Charlotte, NC, USA

Steam Generator Inlet/Outlet Nozzle to Reactor Coolant Piping Weld Inside Surface Ultrasonic Examination Tooling

W. A. Jensen: Point Beach Nuclear Plant Nuclear Management Company, USA

Steven Todd: IHI Southwest Technologies, USA

J. Fisher, A. Parvin, J. Crane: Southwest Research Institute, USA

14.20-14.40 Plant-Specific Applications of Qualified Nozzle UT Procedures Utilizing EPRI 3D Models - 2002 to 2006

D. E. MacDonald: EPRI NDE Program, Charlotte, NC, USA

Eddy Current Array Probe Development for Complex Nuclear Geometries

J-M. Decitre, O. Casula: CEA-LIST, Gif-sur-Yvette, France

Inspection System for Integrity Determination of the HFR Outlet Reducers

H. Bakker, J. Horstink, J. Janssens, J.-W. Spoelstra: H.-P. Vierstraete, NRG, The Netherlands

14.40-15.00 RSE-M Qualification of an Ultrasonic Inspection System for the Examination of Thermal Sleeve Attachment Welds on the Surge Line of French PWRs

B. Dikstra, C. McNeil: Doosan Babcock Energy Limited, Renfrew, UK

D. Desprez, B. Molin : Intercontrôle, France

D. Couet : EDF CEIDRE, France

ET Array Probe Applications with TEDDY+ System

B. Ribes: Tecnatom, S A, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain

NDE and DE of PWSCC found in the J-Groove Weld of a Removed-From-Service Control Rod Drive Mechanism

S.E. Cumblidge, S.R. Doctor, G.J. Schuster, R.V. Harris, S.L. Crawford: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA

15.00-15.20 The Validation of an Ultrasonic Phased Array Inspection Technique for Critical Defect Detection and Sizing

C. R. Bird: TWI, Cambridge, UK

R. Turner: BAE Systems Ltd, Barrow in Furness, UK

A Novel Approach to Enhance the Sizing Ability of AC-Based Electromagnetic Nondestructive Testing Methods

N. Yusa, K. Miya: IIU, Corp., Ikenohata, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

L. Janousek: Department of Electromagnetic and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Zilina , Zilina, Slovakia

Core Shroud Inspection Coverage and Inspection Time Improvements through Phased Array Technique and Manipulator Improvements

S.W. Glass, J.T. Lindberg: AREVA NP

15.20-15.40 Break
  Inspection Qualification III Developments in Electromagnetic Inspection Methods II RPV and Primary Circuit Inspection III
15.40-16.00 Utility Aspects of Applicability of Different Flaw Types for Qualification Test Pieces

R. Paussu: Fortum Nuclear Services Ltd, Finland

M. Kemppainen, I. Virkkunen: Trueflaw Ltd., Finland

Novel Data Evaluation Technique For Magnetic NDT Measurements

I. Mészáros: Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary

Advancements in BWR Shroud Examination Tooling and Multitask Managing Techniques

P. Boone, J. Laureau, B. Schlueter: WesDyne International, Madison, PA, USA

 

 

16.00-16.20 Defects used in Qualification – A Discussion

W.L. Daniels, B.A. McGrath, R.V. Booler: Inspection Validation Centre, Serco Assurance, UK.

ID Pit Sizing Utilizing Two Variable Regression Curves

N. Muthu: EPRI, Charlotte, NC, USA

F. Hall: Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp. NE Burlington, KS, USA

C. J. Speas: Anatec International, San Clemente, CA, USA

Development of Remotely Operated Vehicle for Shroud Support in BWR Plant

H. Adachi, Y. Yuguchi, T. Maehara, K. Soma, M. Shimamura, Y. Togasawa: Toshiba Corporation, Isogo-Ku, Yokohama, Japan

16.20-16.40 Importance of Crack Opening in UT Inspection Qualification

M. Kemppainen, I. Virkkunen: Trueflaw Ltd, Finland

T. Packalén, J. Sillanpää: Inspecta Certification, Finland

R. Paussu: Fortum Nuclear Services, Finland

Improvement of Reliability of Estimation of Fatigue State of Welded Joints by Non-destructing Testing Based on Magnetic Characteristic of Metal, its Coercive Force

G.Ya. Bezyudko: Special Scientific Developments, Kharkov, Ukraine

S.N. Kovbasenko: Nuclear Research Institute of the National Academy of Sciences, Kiev, Ukraine

E.V. Muravyev: CAMERTON, Moscow, Russia

B.E. Popov: KRAN, Moscow, Russia

R.N. Solomakha: Special Scientific Engineering, Kharkov, Ukraine

Development of the In-vessel Piping Inspection System

Y. Yuguchi, T. Hirasawa, K. Murakami, Y. Togasawa, H. Hozumi, I. Kameyama, M. Shimamura: Toshiba Corporation, Isogo-Ku, Yokohama, Japan

 

Tuesday, October 9th

 

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  Structural Integrity and NDE Reliability I Development of Visual and Other NDE Methods Austenitic and Bimetallic Weld Inspection I
08.30-08.50 Current Role of NDT Qualification and RI ISI within In-service Inspection Related Activities in Czech Republic

L. Horacek: Nuclear Research Institute REZ plc, Czech Republic

P. Kopcil: CEZ, plc Czech Power Generation Company, Czech Republic

Development of the Super Resolution Imaging System for Visual Testing

Y. Satoh, T. Aikawa, M. Ochiai, H. Adachi, J. Takabayashi: Toshiba Corporation, Isogo-Ku, Yokohama, Japan

Optimization and Validation of Phased-Array Ultrasonic Techniques for Inspection of Clad Piping Dissimilar Materials Welds

M. Lozev, P. Patel, R.Spencer: Edison Welding Institute, Columbus, OH, USA

08.50-09.10 ENIQ International Activities on Risk Informed In-Service-Inspection

L. Gandossi, A. Eriksson: JRC, Netherlands

K. Simola: VTT, Finland

An Assessment of Remote Visual Methods to Detect Cracking in Reactor Components

S. E. Cumblidge, M. T. Anderson, S. R. Doctor, F. A. Simonen: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA

J. Elliott: Oregon State University, USA

Ultrasonic Examination of a CVCS Weld

B. Chassignole : EDF R&D, MMC Department, Moret sur Loing, France

E. Abittan: EDF CEIDRE, Saint Denis, France

O. Paris: CEA, Saclay, France

09.10-09.30 Risk-Informed Methodology of New ISI-Programme of Loviisa Unit 1

O. Hietanen, K. Jänkälä, N. Bergroth, R. Paussu, V. Nikula: Fortum Nuclear Services Ltd, Finland

Application of Molding VT Technique on Surface Breaking Defects in Wet Environment

M. Popescu-Pfeiffer, B. Wiechers , H. Lenz: Westinghouse Electric Germany GmbH, Mannheim, Germany

Inspection of Cracks in Stainless Steel Weld with Matrix Probe

J. Nishida, Y. Asada: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Kobe Shipyard and Machinery Works, Japan

S. Kawanami: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Takasago Research and Development Center, Japan

M. Takahashi, H.Aogaki ,D. Braconnier : KJTD, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan

09.30-09.50 Progress in RI ISI Applications for WWER 440 and WWER 1000 Type Piping Systems and Lessons Learnt in Czech Republic and abroad

L. Horacek: Nuclear Research Institute REZ plc, Czech Republic

New Surface Inspection Technique by Photo Thermal Camera

M. Higashi: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Takasago Research and Development Center, Japan

Y. Suda, Y. Asada: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Kobe Shipyard and Machinery Works, Japan

M. Piriou: AREVA NP, NDE Technical Center, France

International Study of NDE Techniques for Inspecting Nickel-base Alloys

G.J. Schuster, S.R. Doctor: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA

 

09.50-10.10 Results of the Pilot Study on the Quantitative Modelling of the ENIQ Methodology for NDT Qualification

L. Gandossi: JRC, Netherlands

K. Simola: VTT, Finland

B. Shepherd: Doosan Babcock Energy Limited, Renfrew, UK

Quantitative Acoustic Emission Non-Destructive Inspection Method as a Tool for Flaw Revealing, Identifying and Assessing in High Chromium Steels

G. Muravin, B. Muravin, L. Lezvinsky: Margan Physical Diagnostics Ltd., Netanya, Israel

 

An Update on Flaw Tolerance Evaluation Studies on Thermally Aged Cast Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping

T. J. Griesbach, N. G. Cofie, R. O. McGill: Structural Integrity Associates, USA

10.10-10.30 Link between RI-ISI and Inspection Qualification – Relationship between Defect Detection Rate and Margin of Detection

B. Shepherd, S. Goujon: Doosan Babcock Energy Limited, Renfrew, UK

M. J. Whittle: John Whittle & Associates, UK

Investigation of the behaviour of super critical water in the model of 4th generation reactor by combined NDE methods

M. Balaskó, L. Horváth, Á. Horváth, P. Tóth: MTA KFKI Atomic Energy Research Institute, Budapest, Hungary

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Ultrasonic Inspection of Austenitic Steel 325 mm Diameter Welds in Reactor Main Assisted Circulation Circuit at Ignalina NPP, Lithuania

J. Saburov, Z. Viliunas, L. Bulochova, A. Arzhayev, K. Arzhayev, V. Makhanev: Ignalina NPP, Lithuania

 

 

10.30-10.50 Application of EPRI RIISI Methodology for In-Service Inspection of Safety System Pipes at Ukrainian NPPs

I.Kadenko: Nondestructive Examination Training and Certification Facility, Ukraine

O.Kharytonov, O.Kutzenko, G. Zrazhevsky: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine

 

Combined NDE methods in the inspection of the damaged control rods

M. Balaskó, I. Benkovics, L. Horváth, S. Tözsér: MTA KFKI Atomic Energy Research Institute, Budapest , Hungary

Z. Kiss, A. Tanács, A. Nagy: University of Szeged, Department of Image Processing and Computer Graphics, Hungary

E. Sváb: MTA Research Institute for Solid State Physics and Optics, Hungary

Examination of Reactor Vessel Primary Nozzle Alloy 600 Dissimilar Metal Welds Using SQUID

J. Lareau, D.E. Klinvex, K.H. Behanna, J. Mino, P.M. Minogue, C.S. Wyffels, C.J. Adamonis, S.A.Sabo: WesDyne International, USA

T.A. McAlister: South Carolina Electric and Gas, USA

 

10.50-11.10 Break
  Structural Integrity and NDE Reliability II Developments in Ultrasonic Inspection I Austenitic and Bimetallic Weld Inspection II
11.10-11.30 Use of Monte-Carlo Methods to Derive Quantitative Probability of Defect Detection Data

A.E. Walker, T. Cool, A. Stevens: Rolls-Royce, Derby, UK

An Array-Type Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer for a Long Pipe Inspection

H.-K. Jung, S. Kim, Y.-M. Cheong: Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Daejon, Korea

A Comparison of Ultrasonic Flaw Responses as Observed Through Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Welds

M.T. Anderson, S.L. Crawford, S.E. Cumblidge, A.A. Diaz, S.R. Doctor: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA

11.30-11.50 Hidden Markov Chain Model for Lifetime Prediction of Pressure Tubes in PHWR Nuclear Power Plant

R. Grimberg, A. Savin, R. Steigmann: National Institute of R&D for Technical Physics, Iasi, Romania

M. C. Ruch: Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica (CNEA), Buenos Aires, Argentina

A. Bruma: Faculty of Physics, Al.I Cuza University, Iasi, Romania

L. Udpa, S. S. Udpa: College of Engineering, Michigan State University, USA

UT Response of Artificial Cracks – Effect of Crack Opening on Various Techniques

T. Packalén, J. Sillanpää: Inspecta Certification, Finland

R. Paussu: Fortum Nuclear Services, Finland

M. Kemppainen, I. Virkkunen: Trueflaw Ltd, Finland

Development of Crack Sizing Method by Ultrasonic Testing on Weld Metal of Nickel Based Alloy

M. Miki, N. Kono, Y. Nonaka, K. Ehara: Hitachi, Ltd., Japan

11.50-12.10 POD Evaluation of NDE Techniques for Canister-Components for Risk Assessment of Nuclear Waste Encapsulation

C. Müller, M. Pavlovic, K. Takahashi, U. Ewert, M. Scharmach , G Brekow, R. Boehm: BAM Berlin, Germany

U. Ronneteg,G. Emilsson: SKB Sweden

Influence Of Crack Networks On The Ultrasonic Inspection Of A Propagated Defect.

L. Doudet, B. Chassignole, O. Dupond : EDF R&D, MMC Department, Moret sur Loing, France

E. Abittan: EDF CEIDRE, Saint Denis, France

Low Frequency Phased Array Methods for Crack Detection in Cast Austenitic Piping Components

M.T. Anderson, S.L. Crawford, S.E. Cumblidge, A.A. Diaz, S.R. Doctor: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington USA

 

12.10-12.30 Crack Propagation Sensitivity Index Handbook

L. Tóth, Sz. Szávai: Bay Zoltan Institute for Logistics and Production Systems, Hungary

N. Szűcs: University of Miskolc, Hungary

Improvement of Reliability, Efficiency and Reduction of Cost of Diagnostics of Nuclear Power Stations Equipment Using Ultrasonic Electromagneto-acoustic Thickness Measurement Technique

E.V. Muravyev: CAMERTON, Moscow, Russia

G.Ya. Bezlyudko, Ye.V. Dolbnya, R.N. Solomakha, S.M. Udovenko: Special Scientific Engineering, Kharkov, Ukraine

Detectability and Sizing Capability of UT to SCC in Nickel Based Alloy Welded Joint

K. Kono, H. Miharada, M. Otaka: Safety Standard Division

Japan Nuclear Energy Safety Organization (JNES), Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN

12.30-14.00 Lunch

 

Tuesday, October 9th (Continued)

 

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  Structural Integrity and NDE Reliability III Developments in Ultrasonic Inspection II Austenitic and Bi-Metallic Weld Inspection III
14.00-14.20 PANI 3 - Experimental Implementation and Ultrasonic Performance Results


H. Bainbridge: Health and Safety Executive, UK

B. McGrath, J Wheeler: Inspection Validation Centre, Serco Assurance, UK.

A. Bell: Division of Psychology and Social Change, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

SAFT Performance in Ultrasonic Inspection of Coarse Grained Metals

T. Stepinski, M. Engholm: Signals and Systems, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden

Validation Test of Ultrasonic Testing for PWR Pressurizer’s Dissimilar Metal Weld Joint

H. Murakami, Y. Asada: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Kobe Shipyard and Machinery Works, Japan

T. Kimura, M. Nakai: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Takasago Research and Development Center, Japan

T. Sasahara, T. Jikimoto: Central Research institute of Electric Power industry, Japan

14.20-14.40 Increasing Results Reliability for SG Tubes of NPPs with VVER based on Experimental Assessment of Human Factor

I.Kadenko, N.Sakhno, R.Yermolenko: Nondestructive Examination Training and Certification Facility, Ukraine

Magnetostrictive Sensor Guided-Wave Technology for Long-Term Structural Health Monitoring of Nuclear Components

H. Kwun, S. Y. Kim, G. M. Light:: Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, USA

 

Dissimilar Metal Weld Inspection of PZR Nozzles in Korea and Round Robin Test of DMW for PINC using Phased Array UT Technique

E. Doh, T.-S. Lee, C.-H. Song: Korea Plant Service & Engineering Company, Kyungki, Korea

14.40-15.00 Accounting for Individual Variation in Manual Ultrasonic NDT Inspection Performance

A. Bell, G. A. Munley, K. Rowley: Division of Psychology and Social Change, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

B. McGrath: Inspection Validation Centre, Serco Assurance, UK.

H. Bainbridge: Health and Safety Executive, UK

The Effect of Grain Size on the Defect Detectability in Copper Components in Ultrasonic Testing

J.Pitkänen: Posiva, Finland

W.Arnold, S.Hirsekorn: IzfP, Germany

 

TRL Inspection of a Nuclear Bimetallic Weld

C. Nageswaran, C. Bird: TWI, Cambridge, UK

15.00-15.20 Development of a Root Mean Squared Error Flaw Sizing Criterion

D. E. MacDonald, EPRI, Charlotte, NC, USA

Development of Guideline and Supporting Computer Program to Estimate Uncertainty in Interpreted Size of Cracks from Non-Destructive Tests

B. Hildenwall, A. Brunn: SQC Qualification Centre, Sweden

Qualification of Digital Radiography for Detection of Stress Corrosion Cracking in Dissimilar Metal Welds using an ASME Section V Approach.

T. Spelde: Exelon Corporation, USA

E.K. Kietzman, W.L. Daniels, I. Atkinson: KANDE, USA

 

 

15.20-15.40 The Way We Were

M. L. Turnbow : Tennessee Valley Authority, USA

Complementarily between Creeping Wave Single Element Transducer, 1D Phased Array, 2D Phased Array for Stainless Pipe Welding Crack Inspection

H. Kawashima, K. Ooi: Todenkougyou, Kanagawa Kawasaki, Japan

M. Takahashi, D. Braconnier: KJTD, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan

 
15.40-16.00 Break
  Material Properties Measurement Developments in Ultrasonic Phased Array Inspection I Steam Generator Tube Inspection
16.00-16.20 Characterization of Welded Inconel 182 Plate Samples for Internal Stress by Neutron Diffraction

C. R. Hubbard: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA

K. J. Krzywosz: EPRI NDE Center, Charlotte, NC, USA

On the Use of Advanced UT Phased Array Methodology and Equipment

G. Maes, D. Richard: Zetec, Québec , Canada

Human Factor Estimation for ET Results Reliability of SG Tubes of NPPs with VVER

I.Kadenko, N.Sakhno: Nondestructive Examination Training and Certification Facility, Ukraine

I.Sergeev: International Nuclear Safety Center of Ukraine

16.20-16.40 Inspection of Steel Degradation by Magnetic Adaptive Testing

G. Vértesy: Research Institute for Technical Physics and Materials Science, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary

I. Tomáš: Institute of Physics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Praha, Czech Republic

S. Kobayashi: Non Destructive Evaluation and Science Research Center,Faculty of Engineering, Iwate University, Japan

 

Contribution to Crack Sizing by Phased Array Ultrasonic Techniques.

Part 2: Comparison with Optical, Magnetic Particles, Fracture Mechanics and Metallography for Last Significant Crack Tip

P. Ciorau: Ontario Power Generation, Canada

Development of an Eddy Current Probe for Detecting Outside Circumferential Cracks near an Expansion of Heat Exchanger Tubes

S. Narishige, A. Nishimizu, M. Koike, Y. Abe, Y. Narumi: Hitachi Ltd., Japan

16.40-17.00 Ultrasonic Characterisation of Welds Using Velocity, Attenuation and Hardness Measurements Of Layers

F. Boukazouha, S. Djili, R. Halimi: Scientific Center of Research on Welding and Non Destructive Testing

Characterisation and Instrumentation Laboratory, Algiers, Algeria

Adaptive Focus UT Technique for Complex Geometry

T. Kimura, M. Kurokawa, S. Kawanami: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Takasago Research and Development Center, Japan

H. Yonemura, Y. Asada: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Kobe Shipyard and Machinery Works, Japan

Steam Generator Tube Degradation and Integrity Program in Korea

S.-C. Kang, M.-H. Song, H.-S. Shin: Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety, Daejeon, Korea

17.00-17.20   LPA UT – Recent Experience and New Developments/Qualifications

J. J. Hayden, A. Porter,

M. Lashley: Structural Integrity Associates, USA

Development of a Multi-technique System (ET, UT, Plug) for Steam Generators Inspection of Kola NPP

P. Pineiro, T. Batuecas: Tecnatom S.A., San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain

17.20-17.40   Practical Application of Phased Array Techniques in Field Inspection

M. Borrás: Tecnatom S.A., San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain

Analytical Determination of Flaw Critical Dimensions in Steam Generator Tube

I. Kadenko, R. Yermolenko, N. Sakhno: Nondestructive Examination Training and Certification Facility, Ukraine

O. Kharytonov, O. Kutsenko: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine

 

Wednesday, October 10th

 

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  Modelling I Developments in Ultrasonic Phased Array Inspection II Other Major Component Inspection I
08.30-08.50 Application of WWER 440 and WWER 1000 Type On-line Library of UT Examination and CIVA Simulation Responses in Czech Republic

L. Horacek, P. Vlcek, M. Zelenka, I. Buldra, P. Mares: Nuclear Research Institute REZ plc, Czech Republic

Non-Destructive Inspection of Components with Irregular Surfaces using a Conformable Ultrasonic Phased Array

R. Long, J. Russell, P. Cawley: Imperial College, London, UK

N. Habgood: Rolls-Royce Marine, Derby, UK

Development of Inspection Technology for Inside Lining of NPP ESW Pipe

C.K.Kim, C.H.Park, J.M.Lee, J.G.Choi: KAITEC Inc., Daejeon, Korea

08.50-09.10 Methodology for Modelling Ultrasonic Inspection of an Austenitic Stainless Steel Weld

O. Dupond, B. Chassignole, L. Doudet : EDF R&D, MMC Department, Moret sur Loing, France

C. Birac: EDF CEIDRE, Saint Denis, France

Phased Array Ultrasonic Technology Contribution to Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) of Economizer Piping Welds

P. Ciorau: Ontario Power Generation, Pickering, Canada

D.Gray: Ontario Power Generation, Nanticoke, Canada

W. Daks: CAD WIRE, Markham, Canada

Application of Guided Waves Technology for Screening of SeaCure Tubing

N. Muthu: EPRI, Charlotte, NC, USA

09.10-09.30 Experimental Validation of the UTDefect Simulation Software

H. Wirdelius: SCNDT/Chalmers University Of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden

Advanced Matrix Phased Arrays Settings for Complex Components Inspection: Simulation and Applications

S. Mahaut, P. Dubois, S. Chatillon : CEA, LIST, Service simulation et systeme pour la surveillance et le CND, Gif-sur-Yvette, France

L. Le Ber, O. Roy : M2M, Les Ulis, France

Fuel Rod Inspection System, SICOM-ROD

J. Guerra: Tecnatom S.A., San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain

09.30-09.50 Simulation Tools for TOFD Inspection in CIVA Software

S. Chaffai , M. Darmon, S. Mahaut: Commissariat a l’Energie Atomique, CEA/DRT/LIST, Gif-sur-Yvette, France

R. Menand : EDF, CEIDRE, Saint Denis Cedex 1, France

Weld Overlay Examination Using Ultrasonic Phased Array Technology

M. Dennis, C. Latiolais, B. Thigpen: EPRI, Charlotte, NC, USA

NDT of Ductile Cast Iron from Nuclear Waste Storage Canisters

T. Seldis, EC-JRC-Institute for Energy, The Netherlands
F. Lofaj, Institute of Materials Research of the Slovak Academy of Science, Slovak Republic

09.50-10.10 Flaw Detection and Thin Materials Thickness Measurement using Time Frequency and High Resolution Algorithms

R. Drai, F. Megherbi, M. Khelil : Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique en Soudage et Contrôle (CSC), Algiers, Algeria

Correlation of Phased Array Inspection and Fatigue Performance of FSW Joints

D. Caravaca, C. Bird: TWI, Cambridge, UK

NDE for Preventing Radioactive Nuclides Release into Groundwater

N. Muthu: EPRI, Charlotte, NC, USA

10.10-10.30 Break
  Modelling II Developments in Ultrasonic Phased Array Inspection III Other Major Component Inspection II
10.30-10.50 3D Computer Model for Tapered Dissimilar Metal Weld Examination

D. E. MacDonald, M. A. Dennis: EPRI NDE Program, Charlotte, NC, USA

Thick Part Inspection using Volume Focusing Technique and Large Aperture Phased Array

B.-S. Yoon, H.-J. Lee: KEPRI, Nuclear Power Laboratory, Daejeon, Korea

J. Murai, T. Murakami, D. Braconnier : KJTD., Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan

Baffle Former Bolts Inspection and replacement at Loviisa NPP

J. J. Regidor, Tecnatom, S.A.

A. Ballesteros, F. Cazorla: Tecnatom, S.A.

K. Heid : Westinghouse Electric Germany

10.50-11.10 Modelling of Ultrasonic Testing for Inspection of Nodular Cast Iron Insert

J.Pitkänen: Posiva, Finland

M.Sarkimo: VTT, Finland

S.Lonne: CEA, France

2D Arrays and Volume Focusing Combined Inspection Technique

M. Takeko, M. Junichi, D. Braconnier:

KJTD, Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan

Phased Arrays for Detecting Cracking in Bolts

M. Moles: Olympus NDT, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

R. Ginzel: Eclipse Scientific Products, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario

11.10-11.30 Numerical Modeling of Ferromagnetic Tube Inspection via an Integral Equation Approach

A. Skarlatos, G. Pichenot: CEA/DRT/LIST/DETECS/SYSSC/LSM, France

D. Lesselier, M. Lambert, and B. Duchene: Département de Recherche en Electromagnétisme – Laboratoire des Signaux et Systemes (CNRS – Supélec – Univ Paris-Sud), France

Piping Inspection using a 3-D Smart Flexible Phased Array

G. Toullelan, A. Nadim, O. Casula: Commissariat a l’Energie Atomique, DRT/LIST, CEA Saclay, France

E. Abittan : Electricité de France, EDF/Ceidre, Saint-Denis, France

Improved Inspection Capability of Preventative Weld Overlays

J. Spanner, C. Latiolais: EPRI, Charlotte, NC, USA

11.30-11.50 Development of Eddy Current Simulation Features within CIVA for the Analysis of Steam Generator Tubing Inspection Safety Issues

T. Sollier, G. Cattiaux : IRSN, France

G. Pichenot, C. Reboud : CEA, LIST, France

Detection and Critical Sizing of Weld Defects using a Validated Ultrasonic Phased Array Procedure

C. R. Bird: TWI, Cambridge, UK

R. Turner: BAE Systems Ltd, Barrow in Furness, UK

Remote Visual Inspection of Steam Turbines with Turbine Cover in Place

G. Burkhardt, A. Parvin, J. Fisher : Southwest Research Institute, USA

11.50-12.10 Verification of the Simulation Code for Analyzing UT Wave Propagation Using Photoelastic Visualization System

I. Komura, T. Furukawa: Japan Power Engineering and Inspection Corporation, Japan

Extended Volume Coverage of Overlaid Weld Repairs Using Phased Array Technologies

P. Riccardella, J. J. Hayden,

A. Porter: Structural Integrity Associates, USA

Quantitative Defect Sizing on Components with Different Wall Thicknesses Using UT-SAFT

G. Brekow, D. Brackrock, R. Boehm, H. Eggers:

BAM, Berlin, Germany

12.10 -12.30   Detachable Active Array Head (DAAH):

A Proposed Solution to Help the Proliferation of Phased Array Manual UT

W. Mainguy: HARFANG Microtechniques inc., Québec City, Canada

Eddy Current Inspection Robotic System For Piping

G. L. Burkhardt, A. J. Parvin, R. H. Peterson, R. F. Tennis, T. H. Goyen: Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, USA

12.30

Conference Ends

12.30-14.00 Lunch