词条 | Use of HDPE in Nuclear Power Plant Piping Systems |
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Use of HDPE in Nuclear Power Plant Piping SystemsPiping systems in U.S. nuclear power plants that are relied on for the safe shutdown of the plant (i.e. “safety-related”) are typically constructed to Section III of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel (B&PV) Code.[1] The materials allowed by the ASME B&PV Code have been historically limited to metallic materials only.[2][3] Due to the success of high density polyethylene (HDPE) in other industries, nuclear power plants in the U.S. have expressed interest in using HDPE piping in ASME B&PV Code applications. In 2008, the first U.S. nuclear power plant was approved by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (U.S. NRC) to install HDPE in an ASME B&PV Code safety-related system.[4] Since then, the rules for using HDPE have been integrated into the 2015 Edition and 2017 Edition of the ASME B&PV Code.[5] The NRC approval of the 2015 and 2017 Editions are still pending as of March 2019.[1] History
ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Sections for HDPEASME B&PV Code Section III – Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components[12]
ASME B&PV Code Section IX – Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications
ApplicationThe use of HDPE in U.S. nuclear power plants is currently limited to PE4710 material since this was the material first identified in Code Case N-755 and approved by the U.S. NRC. Code Case N-755 and the 2015 Edition of ASME B&PV Code, Section III, Appendix XXVI are limited to butt fusion (i.e. hot plate welding) only. Electrofusion is included in the 2017 Edition of the ASME B&PV Code, Section III, Appendix XXVI. Both N-755 and Appendix XXVI limit the use of HDPE to Class 3 piping systems.[12][8] Required Examination and TestingAll welds made with either hot plate welding or electrofusion welding are required to be visually inspected and have a hydrostatic pressure test. All joints in pipe 4 inches and large must have 100% volumetric non-destructive examination (NDE) performed. The volumetric NDE may be either ultrasonic examination or microwave examination.[6] BenefitsThe steel piping used in service water systems at nuclear power plants are often subjected to various forms of degradation including general corrosion, microbiological induced corrosion, tuberculation, and galvanic corrosion. HDPE is typically impervious to these forms of degradation. Additionally, nuclear power plants typically have robust seismic requirements and HDPE is very flexible which increases its ability to survive an earthquake.[14][15] ChallengesThe use of HDPE in nuclear power plants requires extensive qualification and testing efforts to demonstrate that the material is safe under all design basis conditions. The U.S. NRC has raised concerns in the past with the use of HDPE related to butt fusion joint integrity, the ability to detect flaws in joints, and the potential for slow crack growth. This has prevented the NRC from generically approving the use of HDPE.[13][7] Nuclear Power plants can still request approval from the U.S. NRC on a case-by-case basis (i.e., relief request). Current Status of U.S. NRC ApprovalThe NRC has reviewed the 2015 and 2017 Editions of the ASME B&PV Code and is proposing acceptance and incorporation into 10CFR50.55a with the following five conditions related to the use of HDPE:[16]
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