Reactor Pressure Vessel Inspections

Framatome NDE solutions rings innovation, reliability and efficiency to Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) inspection thanks to our longstanding experience in automated non-destructive examination of nuclear reactor primary components. Within the scope of long-term operation and license renewal, RPV surveillance and in-service inspections are vital for Aging Management Programs. Thanks to extensive qualifications under various national codes, we have built the broadest global perspective and know-how to this challenging examination worldwide. We tailored inspection solutions for: shell and bottom-dome welds, core-belt & under-clad defects, nozzles including inner radius (NIR) and Dissimilar Metal Welds (DMWs), radial Support Lugs, threaded area of flange plus studs and nuts and Bottom Mounted Nozzles (BMN).