CPR Coating on Hydrogen Coolers in Nuclear GS Since 1988
CUSTOMER: A nuclear power plant in Ontario
APPLICATION DATE: 1988
PROBLEM: Corrosion of tubesheets and end covers on hydrogen coolers of generators
SUBSTRATE: Steel
APPLICATION METHOD: After surface preparation CPR Material was applied to end covers and tubesheet.
CPR FACTS: All four units at this station have had their coolers coated with CPR.
PHOTOGRAPHS
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View of generator during application in 1988.
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CPR Material being applied to tubesheets after blasting.
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Completed application of CPR Material. End covers were also coated. (PHOTOS ALSO AVAILABLE OF ENDCOVERS).
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Inspection photos taken in 2004. CPR Material is in perfect condition under the mild layer of mineral scaling from lake cooling water. Scaling is easily removed by gentle wiping action.