ASTM D3911-16

Standard Test Method for Evaluating Coatings Used in Light-Water Nuclear Power Plants at Simulated Design Basis Accident (DBA) Conditions

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is designed to provide a uniform test to determine the suitability of Coating Service Level 1 coatings used inside primary containment of light-water nuclear facilities under simulated DBA conditions. This test method is intended only to demonstrate that under DBA conditions, the coatings will remain intact and not form debris which could unacceptably compromise the operability of engineered safety systems. Deviations in actual surface preparation and in application and curing of the coating materials from qualification test parameters require an engineering evaluation to determine if additional testing is required.  
4.2 Since different plants have different tolerance levels for coating conditions, the definition of appropriate acceptance criteria is to be developed by the license holder based on individual plant engineered safety systems operability considerations.  
4.3 Use of this standard is predicated on the testing facility having a quality assurance program acceptable to the licensee.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method establishes procedures for evaluating protective coating systems test specimens under simulated DBA conditions. Included are a description of conditions and apparatus for temperature-pressure testing, and requirements for preparing, irradiating, testing, examining, evaluating, and documenting the samples.  
1.2 Consideration should be given to testing using worst case conditions (for example, surface preparation, temperature and pressure profile, irradiation, spray chemistry, chemical resistance, etc.) in an effort to reduce the number of tests required by changing plant accident calculations, changes in coating selection, etc.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2016
• ICS: 87.040 - Paints and varnishes
• Technical Committee: D33 - Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities
• Drafting Committee: D33.02 - Service and Material Parameters

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D3911 − 16
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating Coatings Used in Light-Water Nuclear Power
Plants at Simulated Design Basis Accident (DBA)
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Conditions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3911; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
During a DBAin nuclear power plants, conditions in the reactor containment will be characterized
by elevated temperature and pressure, as well as the presence of a radiation environment. Water
sprays, with or without chemical additives, may be used in the primary containment to suppress the
consequences of the event, to scavenge radioactive products, and to return the containment to
near-ambient pressure and temperature conditions.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This test method establishes procedures for evaluating 2.1 ASTM Standards:
protective coating systems test specimens under simulated D714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of
DBA conditions. Included are a description of conditions and Paints
apparatus for temperature-pressure testing, and requirements D4082 Test Method for Effects of Gamma Radiation on
for preparing, irradiating, testing, examining, evaluating, and Coatings for Use in Nuclear Power Plants
documenting the samples. D4538 Terminology Relating to Protective Coating and
Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities
1.2 Consideration should be given to testing using worst
D5139 Specification for Sample Preparation for Qualifica-
case conditions (for example, surface preparation, temperature
tion Testing of Coatings to be Used in Nuclear Power
and pressure profile, irradiation, spray chemistry, chemical
Plants
resistance, etc.) in an effort to reduce the number of tests
required by changing plant accident calculations, changes in
3. Terminology
coating selection, etc.
3.1 Definitions—Definitions for use with this standard are
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
shown in Terminology D4538 or other applicable standards.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4. Significance and Use
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
4.1 This test method is designed to provide a uniform test to
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the determine the suitability of Coating Service Level 1 coatings
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the used inside primary containment of light-water nuclear facili-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- ties under simulated DBA conditions. This test method is
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- intended only to demonstrate that under DBA conditions, the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. coatings will remain intact and not form debris which could
unacceptably compromise the operability of engineered safety
systems. Deviations in actual surface preparation and in
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D33 on
ProtectiveCoatingandLiningWorkforPowerGenerationFacilitiesandisthedirect
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responsibility of Subcommittee D33.02 on Service and Material Parameters. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2016. Published October 2016. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D3911 – 08. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D3911-16. the ASTM website.
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application and curing of the coating materials from qualifica- of a given coating system on a given substrate, with two of the
tion test parameters require an engineering evaluation to remaining four samples being irradiated prior to testing in
determine if additional testing is required. accordance with Test Method D4082. Typical laboratory test
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samples are 2 by 4 by ⁄8 in. (5.1 by 10.2 by 0.32 cm) for steel
4.2 Since different plants have different tolerance levels for
panels and 2 by 2 by 4 in. (5.1 by 5.1 by 10.2 cm) for concrete
coating conditions, the definition of appropriate acceptance
blocks.
criteria is to be developed by the license holder based on
6.1.1 Steel Panels—Prepare in accordance with Specifica-
individual plant engineered safety systems operability consid-
tion D5139 or as specified by the l
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Designation: D3911 − 08 D3911 − 16
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating Coatings Used in Light-Water Nuclear Power
Plants at Simulated Design Basis Accident (DBA)
1
Conditions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3911; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
During a DBA in nuclear power plants, conditions in the reactor containment will be characterized
by elevated temperature and pressure, as well as the presence of a radiation environment. Water
sprays, with or without chemical additives, may be used in the primary containment to suppress the
consequences of the event, to scavenge radioactive products, and to return the containment to
near-ambient pressure and temperature conditions.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method establishes procedures for evaluating protective coating systems test specimens under simulated DBA
conditions. Included are a description of conditions and apparatus for temperature-pressure testing, and requirements for preparing,
irradiating, testing, examining, evaluating, and documenting the samples.
1.2 Consideration should be given to testing using worst case conditions (for example, surface preparation, temperature and
pressure profile, irradiation, spray chemistry, chemical resistance, etc.) in an effort to reduce the number of tests required by
changing plant accident calculations, changes in coating selection, etc.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints
D4082 Test Method for Effects of Gamma Radiation on Coatings for Use in Nuclear Power Plants
D4538 Terminology Relating to Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities
D5139 Specification for Sample Preparation for Qualification Testing of Coatings to be Used in Nuclear Power Plants
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions for use with this standard are shown in Terminology D4538 or other applicable standards.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method is designed to provide a uniform test to determine the suitability of Coating Service Level 1 coatings used
inside primary containment of light-water nuclear facilities under simulated DBA conditions. This test method is intended only to
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D33 on Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities and is the direct responsibility
of Subcommittee D33.02 on Service and Material Parameters.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008Aug. 1, 2016. Published January 2009October 2016. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 20032008 as
D3911 – 03.D3911 – 08. DOI: 10.1520/D3911-08.10.1520/D3911-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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demonstrate that under DBA conditions, the coatings will remain intact and not form debris which could unacceptably compromise
the operability of engineered safety systems. Deviations in actual surface preparation and in application and curing of the coating
materials from qualification test parameters require an engineering evaluation to determine if additional testing is required.
4.2 Since different plants have different tolerance levels for coating conditions, the definition of appropriate acceptance criteria
is to be developed by the license holder based on individual plant engineered safety systems operability considerations.
4.3 Use of this standard is predicated on the testing
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