Industraial Heating Using Nuclear Energy
The nuclear industry is expanding, and the industrial heating community needs to keep pace. This group of articles will discuss the current state of the industry including a brief overview of nuclear power and the various styles of reactors and types of components fit for nuclear service. Specific heat-treating applications will be presented in detail including: annealing of zirconium pressure tubing; stress relief of steam valve bodies and pipe welds; hardening of pressure relief springs and internal valve components; heat treatment of bolts, seal rings and other types of fasteners/retainers; and the sintering of ceramic fuel pellets. Vacuum, atmosphere and induction hardening techniques will be discussed along with design requirements. New developments and industry trends will also be explored.
