Multiple DBA Test Chambers Available, including but not limited to:
Chamber |
A |
C |
B |
D |
E |
Chamber Orientation |
Horizontal |
Vertical |
Vertical |
Vertical |
Dual |
Chamber Diameter |
3 ft |
6 ft |
53 in |
53 in |
53 in |
Chamber Length |
5 ft |
6 ft |
80 in |
10 ft |
55 in |
Max Temperature |
500°F |
500°F |
500°F |
500°F |
500°F |
Max Pressure |
150 psig |
150 psig |
150 psig |
150 psig |
150 psig |
Chemical Spray |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Chemical Submergence |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
DBA (LOCA) Testing - Kinectrics’ steam plant can meet the most stringent temperature and pressure profiles such as Westinghouse AP1000 Zone 1 and Zone 5/10.
- Test chambers are well suited for testing cables, electrical penetrations, valves, instrumentation, and all types of electrical and mechanical equipment.
- The expanded test facilities permit close control of test conditions to meet client requirements, while minimizing effects of over-testing during simulations.
- Kinectrics DBA tests meet relevant IEEE and CSA standards in accordance with nuclear QA programs (10 CFR 50 Appendix B, CSA Z299, ISO 9001).
- Tests are conducted by an expert team consisting of professional engineers and technical specialists.
- Facilities on site to support DBA testing include a model shop for fixture fabrication, and analytical chemistry lab for production and testing of DBA chemical spray (under ISO 17025 QA program).
- Kinectrics provides technical experts in house to support DBA test programs including metallurgical, elastomer, and corrosion engineers