ASTM E1214-11(2023)
Standard Guide for Use of Melt Wire Temperature Monitors for Reactor Vessel Surveillance

Standard No.

ASTM E1214-11(2023)

Release Date

2023

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E1214-11(2023)

Scope

1.1 This guide describes the application of melt wire temperature monitors and their use for reactor vessel surveillance of light-water power reactors as called for in Practices E185 and E2215. 1.2 The purpose of this guide is to recommend the selection and use of the common melt wire technique where the correspondence between melting temperature and composition of different alloys is used as a passive temperature monitor. Guidelines are provided for the selection and calibration of monitor materials; design, fabrication, and assembly of monitor and container; post-irradiation examinations; interpretation of the results; and estimation of uncertainties. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (See Note 1.) 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E1214-11(2023) Referenced Document

• ASTM E185 Standard Practice for Conducting Surveillance Tests for Light-Water Cooled Nuclear Power Reactor Vessels, E706 (IF)
• ASTM E2215 Standard Practice for Evaluation of Surveillance Capsules from Light-Water Moderated Nuclear Power Reactor Vessels
• ASTM E706 Standard Master Matrix for Light-Water Reactor Pressure Vessel Surveillance Standards, E706(0)
• ASTM E794 Standard Test Method for Melting and Crystallization Temperatures by Thermal Analysis
• ASTM E900 Standard Guide for Predicting Neutron Radiation Damage to Reactor Vessel Materials, E 706 (IIF)

ASTM E1214-11(2023) history

• 2023 ASTM E1214-11(2023) Standard Guide for Use of Melt Wire Temperature Monitors for Reactor Vessel Surveillance
• 2011 ASTM E1214-11(2018) Standard Guide for Use of Melt Wire Temperature Monitors for Reactor Vessel Surveillance
• 2011 ASTM E1214-11e1 Standard Guide for Use of Melt Wire Temperature Monitors for Reactor Vessel Surveillance
• 2011 ASTM E1214-11 Standard Guide for Use of Melt Wire Temperature Monitors for Reactor Vessel Surveillance, E 706 (IIIE)
• 2006 ASTM E1214-06 Standard Guide for Use of Melt Wire Temperature Monitors for Reactor Vessel Surveillance, E 706 (IIIE)
• 1987 ASTM E1214-87(2000) Standard Guide for Use of Melt Wire Temperature Monitors for Reactor Vessel Surveillance, E706(IIIE)