1.1 This practice covers the evaluation of test specimens and dosimetry from light water moderated nuclear power reactor pressure vessel surveillance capsules.
1.2 This practice is one of a series of standard practices that outline the surveillance program required for nuclear reactor pressure vessels. The surveillance program monitors the radiation-induced changes in the ferritic steels that comprise the beltline of a light-water moderated nuclear reactor pressure vessel.
1.3 This practice along with its companion surveillance program practice, Practice E 185, is intended for application in monitoring the properties of beltline materials in any light-water moderated nuclear reactor.
1.4 Modifications to the standard test program and supplemental tests will be described in a separate Standard that is under development to accompany this standard practice and Practice E 185.