Containers for radioactive waste<\/h1><\/div>Cleaning, Protection, and Containment of a Radioactive Waste Container<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/h2><\/div>Our client, a designer and manufacturer of containers for the transport and storage of radioactive waste, sought the expertise of Interface Field Services (IFS)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Objective:<\/b> To ensure the integrity of the equipment\u2019s internal and external surfaces for a period of two years prior to its commissioning.<\/p>\n
REQUIREMENTS : Keep surfaces clean and dry using only PMUC products.<\/p>\n
The component to be preserved is a complex, massive carbon steel structure :<\/b><\/p>\n
Weight: <\/b>12 tons<\/p>\n
Inner diameter: <\/b>1700 mm<\/p>\n
Height:<\/b> 4,000 mm<\/p>\n
Outer diameter:<\/b> 3,000 to 5,000 mm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.ifservices.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/emballage-nucleaire.png\" "\\"nuclear")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>To meet the stringent requirements of the nuclear industry, IFS has implemented a proprietary corrosion protection methodology based on VpCI\u00ae corrosion inhibitor technology developed by its long-standing partner, CORTEC.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.ifservices.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/Design-sans-titre-36.png\" "\\"Design")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>1. Nettoyage complet et m\u00e9ticuleux de l\u2019int\u00e9gralit\u00e9 des parois int\u00e9rieures et ext\u00e9rieures de la structure<\/h2><\/div>When used with VpCI\u00ae415<\/b> degreasing cleaner, which meets PMUC requirements, surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated, and are also protected from the risk of flash oxidation thanks to the corrosion inhibitors contained in the formulation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Biopad\"](\"https:\/\/www.ifservices.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/a8f06536-d67f-4858-85ed-69c39e4ccbe9.png\")
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<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>2.<\/b> Protection of the component\u2019s internal surfaces<\/h2><\/div>An ingenious Biopad\u00ae<\/b> strip suspension<\/span> system protects all internal surfaces.<\/span><\/p>\nBiopad\u00ae<\/b> is a device certified as \u201cPMUC-compliant\u201d (approved by EDF and FRAMATOME), which works by releasing vapor-phase corrosion inhibitors (VpCI\u00ae CORTEC) until the internal air volume of the component is saturated.<\/p>\n
The oxidation reaction in the presence of air is completely prevented by volatile corrosion inhibitors (VCIs), which form a hydrophobic molecular film on the metal\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>3.Confinement, monitoring et d\u00e9pr\u00e9servation<\/span><\/h2><\/div>The use of a heat-sealable protective sleeve isolates the component from the external environment and ensures the integrity of the protective coating. The sleeve is made from NuCorr\u00ae<\/b> film, which is manufactured exclusively using Cortec\u2019s VpCI\u00ae technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>A temperature and humidity sensor is inserted between the Nucorr\u00ae <\/b>enclosure and the component; the data recorded by the sensor, which can be downloaded via Bluetooth, provides a means of continuously monitoring the environment inside the enclosure. Removing the protective packaging from the equipment and putting it into service is particularly straightforward, since no cleaning of the protected surfaces is required. <\/p>\n
In fact, the VCI molecules will begin to release almost immediately upon removal of the NuCorr\u00ae sleeve and Biopad\u00ae strips.<\/p>\n
Result<\/b>: An initial pilot project, carried out by IFS in 2023, demonstrated the solution\u2019s effectiveness over the entire preservation period required by the client<\/span><\/p>\nAnd then…<\/b><\/p>\n
The customer has decided to roll out the protocol across its entire production facility. To this end, IFS is providing training to operators and, if necessary, supervising their activities. <\/p>\n
About 40 components have already been preserved thanks to VpCI\u00aeCORTEC solutions and a simple yet carefully controlled application process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Cleaning, Protection, and Containment of a Radioactive Waste Container<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/h2><\/div>Our client, a designer and manufacturer of containers for the transport and storage of radioactive waste, sought the expertise of Interface Field Services (IFS)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Objective:<\/b> To ensure the integrity of the equipment\u2019s internal and external surfaces for a period of two years prior to its commissioning.<\/p>\n
REQUIREMENTS : Keep surfaces clean and dry using only PMUC products.<\/p>\n
The component to be preserved is a complex, massive carbon steel structure :<\/b><\/p>\n
Weight: <\/b>12 tons<\/p>\n
Inner diameter: <\/b>1700 mm<\/p>\n
Height:<\/b> 4,000 mm<\/p>\n
Outer diameter:<\/b> 3,000 to 5,000 mm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>To meet the stringent requirements of the nuclear industry, IFS has implemented a proprietary corrosion protection methodology based on VpCI\u00ae corrosion inhibitor technology developed by its long-standing partner, CORTEC.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>1. Nettoyage complet et m\u00e9ticuleux de l\u2019int\u00e9gralit\u00e9 des parois int\u00e9rieures et ext\u00e9rieures de la structure<\/h2><\/div>When used with VpCI\u00ae415<\/b> degreasing cleaner, which meets PMUC requirements, surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated, and are also protected from the risk of flash oxidation thanks to the corrosion inhibitors contained in the formulation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>2.<\/b> Protection of the component\u2019s internal surfaces<\/h2><\/div>An ingenious Biopad\u00ae<\/b> strip suspension<\/span> system protects all internal surfaces.<\/span><\/p>\nBiopad\u00ae<\/b> is a device certified as \u201cPMUC-compliant\u201d (approved by EDF and FRAMATOME), which works by releasing vapor-phase corrosion inhibitors (VpCI\u00ae CORTEC) until the internal air volume of the component is saturated.<\/p>\n
The oxidation reaction in the presence of air is completely prevented by volatile corrosion inhibitors (VCIs), which form a hydrophobic molecular film on the metal\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>3.Confinement, monitoring et d\u00e9pr\u00e9servation<\/span><\/h2><\/div>The use of a heat-sealable protective sleeve isolates the component from the external environment and ensures the integrity of the protective coating. The sleeve is made from NuCorr\u00ae<\/b> film, which is manufactured exclusively using Cortec\u2019s VpCI\u00ae technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>A temperature and humidity sensor is inserted between the Nucorr\u00ae <\/b>enclosure and the component; the data recorded by the sensor, which can be downloaded via Bluetooth, provides a means of continuously monitoring the environment inside the enclosure. Removing the protective packaging from the equipment and putting it into service is particularly straightforward, since no cleaning of the protected surfaces is required. <\/p>\n
In fact, the VCI molecules will begin to release almost immediately upon removal of the NuCorr\u00ae sleeve and Biopad\u00ae strips.<\/p>\n
Result<\/b>: An initial pilot project, carried out by IFS in 2023, demonstrated the solution\u2019s effectiveness over the entire preservation period required by the client<\/span><\/p>\nAnd then…<\/b><\/p>\n
The customer has decided to roll out the protocol across its entire production facility. To this end, IFS is providing training to operators and, if necessary, supervising their activities. <\/p>\n
About 40 components have already been preserved thanks to VpCI\u00aeCORTEC solutions and a simple yet carefully controlled application process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>Maintenance of an HRSG<\/a><\/h3><\/div>Protection de la partie gaz – FRANCE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Our services<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>Preservation engineering<\/h3><\/div>On-site or remote analyses, with curative and\/or preventive recommendations, tailored to each context and need.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Our client, a designer and manufacturer of containers for the transport and storage of radioactive waste, sought the expertise of Interface Field Services (IFS)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Objective:<\/b> To ensure the integrity of the equipment\u2019s internal and external surfaces for a period of two years prior to its commissioning.<\/p>\n
REQUIREMENTS : Keep surfaces clean and dry using only PMUC products.<\/p>\n
The component to be preserved is a complex, massive carbon steel structure :<\/b><\/p>\n
Weight: <\/b>12 tons<\/p>\n
Inner diameter: <\/b>1700 mm<\/p>\n
Height:<\/b> 4,000 mm<\/p>\n
Outer diameter:<\/b> 3,000 to 5,000 mm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> To meet the stringent requirements of the nuclear industry, IFS has implemented a proprietary corrosion protection methodology based on VpCI\u00ae corrosion inhibitor technology developed by its long-standing partner, CORTEC.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> When used with VpCI\u00ae415<\/b> degreasing cleaner, which meets PMUC requirements, surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated, and are also protected from the risk of flash oxidation thanks to the corrosion inhibitors contained in the formulation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> An ingenious Biopad\u00ae<\/b> strip suspension<\/span> system protects all internal surfaces.<\/span><\/p>\n Biopad\u00ae<\/b> is a device certified as \u201cPMUC-compliant\u201d (approved by EDF and FRAMATOME), which works by releasing vapor-phase corrosion inhibitors (VpCI\u00ae CORTEC) until the internal air volume of the component is saturated.<\/p>\n The oxidation reaction in the presence of air is completely prevented by volatile corrosion inhibitors (VCIs), which form a hydrophobic molecular film on the metal\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The use of a heat-sealable protective sleeve isolates the component from the external environment and ensures the integrity of the protective coating. The sleeve is made from NuCorr\u00ae<\/b> film, which is manufactured exclusively using Cortec\u2019s VpCI\u00ae technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> A temperature and humidity sensor is inserted between the Nucorr\u00ae <\/b>enclosure and the component; the data recorded by the sensor, which can be downloaded via Bluetooth, provides a means of continuously monitoring the environment inside the enclosure. Removing the protective packaging from the equipment and putting it into service is particularly straightforward, since no cleaning of the protected surfaces is required. <\/p>\n In fact, the VCI molecules will begin to release almost immediately upon removal of the NuCorr\u00ae sleeve and Biopad\u00ae strips.<\/p>\n Result<\/b>: An initial pilot project, carried out by IFS in 2023, demonstrated the solution\u2019s effectiveness over the entire preservation period required by the client<\/span><\/p>\n And then…<\/b><\/p>\n The customer has decided to roll out the protocol across its entire production facility. To this end, IFS is providing training to operators and, if necessary, supervising their activities. <\/p>\n About 40 components have already been preserved thanks to VpCI\u00aeCORTEC solutions and a simple yet carefully controlled application process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Corrosion Protection – La Ciotat<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Turbomachine Preservation- SCOTLAND<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Protection de la partie gaz – FRANCE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> On-site or remote analyses, with curative and\/or preventive recommendations, tailored to each context and need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>1. Nettoyage complet et m\u00e9ticuleux de l\u2019int\u00e9gralit\u00e9 des parois int\u00e9rieures et ext\u00e9rieures de la structure<\/h2><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>2.<\/b> Protection of the component\u2019s internal surfaces<\/h2><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>3.Confinement, monitoring et d\u00e9pr\u00e9servation<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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