Roughly: The steam/heat exchanger(s) originally installed were to last the life of the plant's operation. They didn't, and were replaced with new contraptions (glorified radiators) that are failing within a couple years of operation. Big mystery why the failure(s) so soon after being installed. The two remaining Units out of three (one unit decommissioned) have these recent replacement 'steam generators' already failing.
1 posted on
03/27/2012 10:15:55 PM PDT by
Razzz42
To: Razzz42
chemistry will provide the answer. teflon coat everything.
To: Razzz42
I wonder where the steam generators were built. Since Westinghouse closed the Pensacola plant, I think steam generators are sourced from overseas. My guess is they’ve been finding leaks and plugging tubes at a rate that is unusual.
By now the utility should know to monitor and maintain the correct water chemistry.
3 posted on
03/27/2012 10:32:29 PM PDT by
meatloaf
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To: Razzz42
It does prove that our system of nuclear safety works. Anywhere else in the world(with the possible exception of Europe), they would of stifled any problems.
4 posted on
03/27/2012 10:35:40 PM PDT by
U-238
To: Razzz42
The answer to the question is the lowest bidder, probably using sub grade pipe.
6 posted on
03/27/2012 10:43:44 PM PDT by
Shadowstrike
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To: Razzz42
It sounds like cavitation caused the removal of lots of material.
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22 posted on
03/28/2012 12:31:54 AM PDT by
ApplegateRanch
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