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TPWJ, 2009, #7, 35-43 pages  
APPLICATION OF ELECTRON BEAM WELDING IN THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY (REVIEW)


Journal                    The Paton Welding Journal
Publisher                 International Association «Welding»
ISSN                       0957-798X (print)
Issue                       № 7, 2009 (July)
Pages                      35-43
 
 
Authors
Yo. URATANI¹, G. TAKANO², M. NAYAMA¹ and Yo. SHIMOKUSU^1
1Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Kobe, Japan Nuclear
²Plant Service Engineering Co. Ltd., Kobe, Japan
 
 
Abstract
Nuclear power generation in the energy supply is becoming increasingly important from the viewpoint of future energy resources and preventing of global warming. The assurance of safety in the nuclear power plant is an absolutely essential condition. In the fabrication of related nuclear power plant equipments, improvements have been conducted in order to raise the reliability. One of the most suitable joining techniques is the electron beam welding. This review describes the recent application of the electron beam welding for PWR nuclear power plant.
 
 
Keywords: electron beam welding, PWR, nuclear power plant, austenitic stainless steel, carbon steel, low alloy steel, welding conditions, weld defect, toughness, welded joint properties, postweld heat treatment
 
 
Received:                ??
Published:               28.07.09
 
 
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