Abstract: To minimize, reduce or eliminate electrostatic deposition of charged particulates carried by coolant on component wall surfaces in the water circulation system of a nuclear reactor, the component surfaces are coated with one of a noble metal, a noble metal alloy, or chemicals containing one or more noble metals. The resulting sign of the component surface is of like sign as the charged particulates in the coolant flow.

Abstract: Method of joining a first metal to a surface of a second metal at a region susceptible to stress corrosion cracking, comprising applying an SCC-resistant Noble Metal weld Buttering or Noble Metal weld Cladding to said first metal prior adjacent to said region prior to welding said first metal to said surface of said second metal. Alternately, a method of applying Noble Metal Cladding over existing SCC susceptible weld deposits and/or heat affected zones. A metal component containing a Noble Metal weld Cladding or Buttering over existing SCC susceptible weld deposits and/or heat affected zones.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing electrostatic deposition of charged particles on wetted surfaces that are exposed, periodically or substantially continuously to high velocity fluid flow within a coolant flow path in a nuclear reactor. The method includes depositing a first or base dielectric layer and a second or outer dielectric layer on a conductive surface that forms a portion of a high velocity flow path. The first dielectric layer material is selected to provide improved adhesion and insulation to the conductive surface and the second dielectric layer material is selected to provide suitable adhesion to the first dielectric layer and improved corrosion and/or mechanical resistance in the anticipated operating environment.

Abstract: A seal plate for repairing damaged areas in a pressure vessel cladding includes a first side and an opposing second side and a sealing portion located on the second side, with the sealing portion circumscribing the seal plate. The seal plate also includes a seal lip extending from a periphery of the sealing portion and a cavity located in the second side, with the cavity circumscribed by the sealing portion. The seal plate further includes at least one purge port extending from the first side to the cavity. Each purge port is in fluid communication with the cavity.