Results of the LIRES Round Robin test on high temperature reference electrodes for LWR applications

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    Abstract

    A European sponsored research project has developed high temperature reference electrodes that can be used for in-core electrochemical measurements in Light Water Reactors (LWR's). This LIRES-project (Development of Light Water Reactor Reference Electrodes) consists of 9 partners (SCK-CEN, AEKI, CEA, CIEMAT, KU Leuven, NRI Rez, Framatone ANP, Studsvik Nuclear and VTT). The main objective of this LIRES project is to develop a reference electrode, which is robust enough to be used inside a LWR. Emphasize is put on the radiation hardness of both the mechanical design of the electrode as the proper functioning of the electrode. A four steps development trajectory is foreseen: (1) To set a testing standard for a Round Robin, (2) To develop different reference electrodes, (3) To perform a Round Robin test of these reference electrodes followed by selection of the best reference electrode(s), (4) To perform irradiation tests under appropriate LWR conditions in a Material Test Reactor (MTR). Four different high temperature reference electrodes have been developed and have being tested in a Round Robin test. These electrodes are: A Ceramic Membrane Electrode (CME), a Rhodium electrode, an external Ag/AgCl electrode and a Palladium electrode. The presentation will focus on the results obtained with the Round Robin test.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationResults of the LIRES Round Robin test on high temperature reference electrodes for LWR applications
    Place of PublicationBeijng, China
    Pages1-6
    StatePublished - 20 Sep 2005
    Event16th International Corrosion Congress - Beijng
    Duration: 1 Jan 17531 Jan 1753

    Conference

    Conference16th International Corrosion Congress
    Country/TerritoryChina
    CityBeijng
    Period1753-01-011753-01-01

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