Development of a controlled-distance electrochemistry arrangement to be used in typical power plant environments

Martin Bojinov, Timo Laitinen, Pekka Moilanen, Kari Mäkelä, Matti Mäkelä, Timo Saario, Pekka Sirkiä

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    Abstract

    This publication presents the state-of-the-art of the controlled-distance electrochemistry (CDE) arrangement developed at VTT. Due to the possibility to control accurately the distance between two electrodes, the CDE arrangement makes possible electrochemical measurements in poorly-conductive media such as simulated coolants of light water reactor systems. This experimental arrangement has now been developed into a versatile electrochemical tool, which can be used for thin-layer electrochemistry (TLEC), wall-jet ring-disc and contact electric impedance (CEI) as well as contact electric resistance (CER) measurements. This report comprises results from the years 1997-1999 and summarises the different possible TLEC configurations and electrode locations as well as the development of a bellows-driven CDE system.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationEspoo
    PublisherVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
    Number of pages49
    ISBN (Electronic)941-38-5682-8
    ISBN (Print)951-38-5681-X
    Publication statusPublished - 2000
    MoE publication typeD4 Published development or research report or study

    Publication series

    SeriesVTT Tiedotteita - Meddelanden - Research Notes
    Number2039
    ISSN1235-0605

    Keywords

    • controlled-distance electrochemistry
    • CDE
    • nuclear power plants
    • high temperatures
    • corrosion
    • measurement
    • fuel cladding
    • oxide films
    • water
    • experimentation
    • TLEC

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