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3D-printed nuclear power plant safety valve.
Fullsize image: https://diqn32j8nouaz.cloudfront.net...e_fullsize.jpg
https://diqn32j8nouaz.cloudfront.net...lear_valve.jpg
Previously:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...393#post169663
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...099#post145301
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...960#post144803
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...458#post142767
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...066#post129981
The valve body looks cast. Those two... flanges(?) on either side look printed. But I may be wrong.
I'm surprised they would allow this in a nuclear power plant. There is basically zero thought or action in a nuclear power plant without 171 signatures and signoffs. You can't buy a bolt from a different supplier without assembling the UN Security Council. And the cardinal rule, nobody does anything different. Ever.
https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/...-valve-183362/
testing - not installed
I'm glad to see both sides scrutinized, the product and testing. Innovation, processes and accepted usage do not function in a vacuum.Quote:
Originally Posted by nova_robotics
Even not buying bolts from a different supplier, we [NNSA] still examined inbound shipments for counterfeits. 100%, along with washers, nuts, wire of any kind, weld supplies, paints, materials.......everything.
and there is still innovation and problem solving - with highly creative thinking. the criteria to be achieved, before use in plant is, however, higher than is typical in other industries
Nuclear energy, I don't think anyone can offer a more demanding industry.