Noble Metal

Question 1

What’s the purpose of the Noble Metal system? (4)

Answer 1

1. Control the injection of an inorganic noble metal compound into both operating feedwater loops to produce catalytic deposits on reactor internals.
2. Reduce the amount of hydrogen that needs to be injected
3. Reduce main steam line radiation doses
4. monitors IGSCC mitigation effectiveness (Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking)

Question 2

Where is the Noble metal skid located?

Answer 2

133’ area 5, Turbine Building