Operational implications of qualification tests of class 1E electrical components for mild environments

Journal Article · Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1986 · IEEE Trans. Power Electronics; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/MPER.1986.5528001· OSTI ID:5770652

Jabs, R H; Gangloff, W

This paper presents information regarding a program of accelerated aging and seismic testing of electrical and electronic components used in safety related equipment which is located in mild environment areas of a nuclear power plant. The test methodology is responsive to IEEE Std. 323-1974 and IEEE Std. 344-1975 for Class 1E electrical equipment. The methods used in accelerated aging and seismic testing of the elemental components (capacitors, potentiometers, integrated circuits, etc.) are described and results are presented on a mix of such components which have been tested to various equivalent lives. The operational implications of this program are also discussed.

• Research Organization: Westinghouse Electric Corp., Nuclear Services Integration Division, P.O. Box 78, Pittsburgh, PA 15230
• OSTI ID: 5770652
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Power Electronics; (United States), Vol. EC-1:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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