Non-Destructive Testings of the Lifting Hook and Heat Exchanger Circuits of the Research Reactor TRICO II by Liquid Penetrant and Ultrasonics Testing
KAJA, M., KADIMA, M., MUJINGA, K., KUBA, N., MANDUNGU, K., LUKIBANZA, L., ILUNGA, T., MUSWEMA, L., SHETONDE, M., KABEYA, N. (2023). Non-Destructive Testings of the Lifting Hook and Heat Exchanger Circuits of the Research Reactor TRICO II by Liquid Penetrant and Ultrasonics Testing. EKB Journal Management System, 56(2), 140-148. doi: 10.21608/ajnsa.2023.173282.1677
MUKINAY Luis Phelix KAJA; MUTOMBO Daniel KADIMA; KALONJI Chantal MUJINGA; NDOMATEZO Patrick KUBA; KIESSE Bruno MANDUNGU; LUFUMBWA William LUKIBANZA; TSHIMBELA serge ILUNGA; LUNGUYA Jéremie MUSWEMA; MIHIGO Oscar SHETONDE; NGALAMULUME Dieudonné KABEYA. "Non-Destructive Testings of the Lifting Hook and Heat Exchanger Circuits of the Research Reactor TRICO II by Liquid Penetrant and Ultrasonics Testing". EKB Journal Management System, 56, 2, 2023, 140-148. doi: 10.21608/ajnsa.2023.173282.1677
KAJA, M., KADIMA, M., MUJINGA, K., KUBA, N., MANDUNGU, K., LUKIBANZA, L., ILUNGA, T., MUSWEMA, L., SHETONDE, M., KABEYA, N. (2023). 'Non-Destructive Testings of the Lifting Hook and Heat Exchanger Circuits of the Research Reactor TRICO II by Liquid Penetrant and Ultrasonics Testing', EKB Journal Management System, 56(2), pp. 140-148. doi: 10.21608/ajnsa.2023.173282.1677
KAJA, M., KADIMA, M., MUJINGA, K., KUBA, N., MANDUNGU, K., LUKIBANZA, L., ILUNGA, T., MUSWEMA, L., SHETONDE, M., KABEYA, N. Non-Destructive Testings of the Lifting Hook and Heat Exchanger Circuits of the Research Reactor TRICO II by Liquid Penetrant and Ultrasonics Testing. EKB Journal Management System, 2023; 56(2): 140-148. doi: 10.21608/ajnsa.2023.173282.1677

Non-Destructive Testings of the Lifting Hook and Heat Exchanger Circuits of the Research Reactor TRICO II by Liquid Penetrant and Ultrasonics Testing

Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications
Article 21, Volume 56, Issue 2, January 2023, Page 140-148  XML PDF (864.53 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ajnsa.2023.173282.1677
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Authors
MUKINAY Luis Phelix KAJA email 1; MUTOMBO Daniel KADIMA2; KALONJI Chantal MUJINGA2; NDOMATEZO Patrick KUBA3; KIESSE Bruno MANDUNGU4; LUFUMBWA William LUKIBANZA2; TSHIMBELA serge ILUNGA2; LUNGUYA Jéremie MUSWEMA5; MIHIGO Oscar SHETONDE6; NGALAMULUME Dieudonné KABEYA2
1COMMISSARIAT GENERAL A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE/CENTRE REGIONAL D'ETUDES NUCLEAIRES DE KINSHASA(CGEA/CREN-K) KINSHASA /DRCONGO
2COMMISSARIAT GENERAL A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE/CENTRE REGIONAL D'ETUDES NUCLEAIRES DE KINSHASA (CGEA/CRENK) KINSHASA/DRCONGO
3COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE/CENTRE REGIONAL D'ETUDES NUCLEAIRES DE KINSHASA RDCONGO (CGEA/CRENK) KINSHASA/DRCONGO
4COMMISSARIAT GENERAL A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE/CENTRE REGIIONAL D'ETUDES NUCLEAIRES DE KINSHASA (CGEA/CRENK) KINSHASA/ RDCONGO
5COMMISSARIAT GENERAL A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE/CENTRE REGIONAL D'ETUDES NUCLEAIRES DE KINSHASA (CGEA/CRENK) UNIVERSITE DE KINSHASA(UNIKIN) KINSHASA/DRCONGO
6UNIVERSITE DE KINSHASA (UNIKIN) KINSHASA/DRCONGO
Abstract
For its restart, components oFor its restart, components of research reactor TRICO II are subject of Non-Destructive Testings (NDT). Its STAHL hoist lifting hook 5000kg was inspected by colored liquid penetrant method for the research of surfaces defects, through white light in 750 lux. Result obtained indicates that it is not degraded. Indirect visual inspection by the multifunction video endoscope KC 350 was used to control internal wall of heat exchanger secondary circuit piping, some photos of internal wall were captured. The ultrasonic method consisted in measuring thickness of internal and external part of piping of the heat exchanger secondary circuit using thickness gauge ATG II with built-in 4.00mm calibration block. Results obtained by visual inspection showed the presence of rust and corrosion. The ultrasonic method showed thickness variation on controlled surface due to deposit rust (high value of thickness) and corrosion (low value of thickness). This work is carried out as part of maintenance, periodic testing and inspection for proper management of the TRICO II reactor.
Keywords
Surfaces defects; Indirect visual inspection; multifunction video endoscope; thickness; secondary circuit; calibration block
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