WEMMA
West of England metals and materials association

Corrosion and materials in the nuclear industry


Dr Farkhanda KAUSER, Defence Academy - Nuclear Department


The talk will highlight corrosion issues for materials in nuclear applications and draw on Dr Kauser’s experience. It will describe the different corrosion mechanisms and the failures they induce. It will also highlight various means of preventing, reducing and managing corrosion in hostile marine, chemical and radiological environments.


Boric acid corrosion in the Davis-Besse RPV

Boric acid corrosion in the Davis-Besse nuclear reactor pressure vessel head

Hole in the Davis-Besse RPV

A 150 mm by 125 mm hole in the Davis-Besse nuclear reactor pressure vessel head


TO ATTEND


Arrive for 19:00

Wednesday Nov 9, 2016

Venue: Bridgwater College TA6 4PZ

Members and non-members are welcome.

The talk will be followed by a discussion and buffet.

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