Abstract
Abstract Inadequate monitoring of the generator internal cooling water (GICW) system is one of the root causes for the system failure in nuclear, thermal and hydraulic power plants. The feasibility of using the oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) of GICW to better monitor the system statuses, GICW slight-alkalization and typical system abnormalities were evaluated on our dynamic simulation test device. During the process of GICW slight-alkalization, the ORP decreases linearly as the pH value increases with high correlation R2 of 0.9996, which is far more sensitive than the open-circuit potential (OCP) proposed in previous studies. This indication of sensitivity is attributed to the chemical inertness of the electrode in the GICW, thus ensuring its stable surface characteristic. Meanwhile, the two most common system abnormalities, CO2 leakage and DO decrease, were simulated. The results demonstrate that the ORP can keenly diagnose these two abnormalities, from their occurrences to their handling. Further, a more comprehensive specification of GICW oxidation property characterized as the ORP was obtained for guiding the field operation. In conclusion, it is feasible to use the ORP to better monitor GICW system statuses. This study proposes a promising parameter that can be used to improve current inadequate GICW system monitoring.
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