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Modelling Corrosion in Nuclear Systems

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Modelling Aqueous Corrosion

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((NSSE,volume 266))

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Numerous cases of corrosion have affected equipment in nuclear power plant. Once detected, it is necessary to be able to predict their evolution in order to determine appropriate corrective measures. Modelling is most often empirical and, if the number of cases is sufficient, may be supported by statistical evaluations. The study of the physical mechanisms involved is indispensable in order to provide guidelines for the models and to identify the parameters which must be taken into account.

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    Philippe Berge

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    Kenneth R. Trethewey

  2. Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

    Pierre R. Roberge

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Berge, P. (1994). Modelling Corrosion in Nuclear Systems. In: Trethewey, K.R., Roberge, P.R. (eds) Modelling Aqueous Corrosion. NATO ASI Series, vol 266. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1176-8_3

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