Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Reactor protection or damage prevention – Corrosion or damage prevention
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-24
2005-05-24
Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Reactor protection or damage prevention
Corrosion or damage prevention
C376S306000, C376S414000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06898259
ABSTRACT:
The corrosion of a component in a water-guiding loop of a nuclear facility is reduced. A protective layer is produced with a sol-gel process. Prior to the sol application, water that wettens the component is removed from the conduction system and the component is optionally dried in a separate step. After the sol-gel process has been carried out, the conduction system is again filled with water. A liquid sol film that is produced on the component is dried, especially by means of hot air. A component in the primary system of a boiling water reactor can especially be coated with a highly corrosion-resistant zirconium oxide protective layer according to the sol-gel process.
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Stellwag Bernhard
Vaz Patricia
Carone Michael J.
Framatome ANP GmbH
Greenberg Laurence A.
Locher Ralph E.
Palabrica Rick
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