Virtual Bookstore Citation Title THE CONTRIBUTION OF NDE TO THE RELIABILITY OF PRESSURIZED COMPONENTS INNUCLEAR POWER PLANTS Author(s) TRUMPFHELLER, R. Corporate Author(s) Report Date 9/1/1987 Page Count 6 Abstract the integrity of pressurized core coolant boundaries with regard tobreaks under normal operational and accident conditions can only be ensured ifthere are no defects with dangerous sizes. nde has to show this or detect themin time both during manufacturing and in service. assumed mechanisms of crackorigin and growth determine the defect sizes to be detected. in germany thesensitivity needed for nde is laid down in general rules or in specificationsused in the licensing procedure. the reliability of nde and with it the proof ofthe integrity of the components depend on the nde sensitivity requirements.(author) Out Of Print Prices are plus sales tax when purchased within New York State and shipping charges, if applicable