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Title: Cost effective nuclear commercial grade dedication

Conference · · Proceedings of the American Power Conference
OSTI ID:5133678
 [1];  [2]
  1. Stone and Webster Engineering Corp., Boston, MA (United States)
  2. Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co., Wiscasset, ME (United States)

This paper describes a new computerized database method to create/edit/view specification technical data sheets (mini-specifications) for procurement of spare parts for nuclear facility maintenance and to develop information that could support possible future facility life extension efforts. This method may reduce cost when compared with current manual methods. The use of standardized technical data sheets (mini-specifications) for items of the same category improves efficiency. This method can be used for a variety of tasks, including: Nuclear safety-related procurement; Non-safety related procurement; Commercial grade item procurement/dedication; Evaluation of replacement items. This program will assist the nuclear facility in upgrading its procurement activities consistent with the recent NUMARC Procurement Initiative. Proper utilization of the program will assist the user in assuring that the procured items are correct for the applications, provide data to assist in detecting fraudulent materials, minimize human error in withdrawing database information, improve data retrievability, improve traceability, and reduce long-term procurement costs.

OSTI ID:
5133678
Report Number(s):
CONF-9104106-; CODEN: PAPWA
Journal Information:
Proceedings of the American Power Conference, Vol. 53; Conference: 53. annual American power conference, Chicago, IL (United States), 29 Apr - 1 May 1991; ISSN 0097-2126
Publisher:
Illinois Inst. of Technology
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English