Service water systems are a critical part of the infrastructure of nuclear plants. Corrosion has been shown to be the predominant degradation mechanism for service water piping. Because of the diversity of water sources (seawater, brackish water, and various fresh waters), piping materials (bare carbon steel, coated or lined carbon steel, stainless steels, and non-ferrous metals), and service water system designs, a guideline for service water piping requires a set of concise rules, rather than a proscriptive chemical “recipe” for the system to achieve its design life.

Subject
Coating inspection, Water, Materials, Piping, Nuclear power, Piping systems, Degradation, Leaks, Inspection, Carbon steel pipes, Repair, Carbon steel, Stainless steel
Keywords:
nuclear power plants, piping, carbon steel, stainless steel, coatings, inspection, monitoring, mitigation
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