Method of operating a power generator based on noble metal induced oxidation of a heat transfer surface

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PATENT NO 9478319
APP PUB NO 20140211903A1
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13751956

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A method of operating a power generator is provided. The method includes determining an amount of oxides on a heat transfer surface of the power generator as a function of a concentration of a noble metal substance in the oxides; and altering operation of the power generator when the amount of oxides on the heat transfer surface reaches a predetermined value. A method of operating a nuclear reactor is also provided.

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AREVA INC3315 OLD FOREST ROAD LYNCHBURG VA 24501

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  • 2013 Application Filing Year
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  • 241 Applications Filed
  • 215 Patents Issued To-Date
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Gregorich, Carola A Lynchburg, US 1 1
Pop, Mihai G M Alexandria, US 27 79
Riddle, John M Forest, US 2 1

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