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Figure 2: Doel 3 – Size of indications [max (x,y)] versus depth into the RPV steel wall (data 2012) 3 .

Hydrogen and NPP Life Management: Doel 3 and Tihange 2

Figure 3: Tihange 2 – Size of indications [max (x,y)] versus depth into the RPV steel wall (data 2012) 3 .

In September 2012 the same type of “ indications ” , but to a lesser extent, was also found in the Tihange 2 RPV shells during a similar inspection (Figure 3). Both RPV forgings were produced by the same fabricator with steel from the same supplier.

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