SHERLOCK

To improve the understanding of aging mechanisms and support asset management of steam generators (SGs), EDF is undertaking a major testing and evaluation program with one retired steam generator. With a total cost of over 30 Millions €, the project is conducted by EDF CEIDRE since 2014 with the support of the MAI for the collaboration with the partners. Current partners are AREVA and EPRI. The project is still open to international collaborations with utilities and other companies in the nuclear industry involved in SG design, manufacturing and aging management.

The project provides a unique opportunity to obtain samples from materials aged under PWR operating conditions for in situ examination or in hot laboratories. This allows evaluations of nondestructive examination equipment and techniques under service-like conditions.