Vacuum-Canister Sipping Leaking Fuel Assembly Detection

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Framatome’s vacuum-canister sipping delivers proven performance and reliability for detecting leaking fuel in PWRs or BWRs. This dependable process detects leaks during routine fuel assembly off-loading operations, or when preparing for dry cask storage. Vacuum sipping identifies leaking assemblies by isolating each one in a sipping canister. Operators control the sampling process from freestanding electrical control consoles. A single multi-conductor cable connects these consoles to the valve stations. Plus, they are designed and set up to operate from a non-contaminated area.

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Plant operators need fuel after-sales services to achieve the greatest value from the core. Framatome’s service engineers support you when taking delivery of fuels and during reloading activities, after stringent quality inspections. We also offer consultation and support for flexible fuel cycle solutions, customer training and the development of special tools for fuel inspection and repair, such as mast-sipping.

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