Research Gaps and Technology Needs in Development of PHM for Passive AdvSMR Components
Advanced small modular reactors (AdvSMRs), which are based on modularization of advanced reactor concepts, may provide a longer-term alternative to traditional light-water reactors and near term small modular reactors (SMRs), which are based on integral pressurized water reactor (iPWR) concepts. SMRs are challenged economically due to losses in economy of scale, thus, there is increased motivation to reduce the controllable operations and maintenance (O&M) costs through automation technologies including prognostics health management (PHM) systems. In this regard, PHM systems have the potential to play a vital role in supporting the deployment of AdvSMRs and face several unique challenges with respect to implementation for passive AdvSMR components. This paper presents a summary of a research gaps and technical needs assessment performed for implementation of PHM for passive AdvSMR components. state-of-the-art in PHM.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 1178880
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-98186; RC0423000
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 40th Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation: Incorporating 10th International Conference on Barkhausen Noise and Micromagnetic Testing July 21-26, 2013, Baltimore, Maryland. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1581:955-961
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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