BWR operation for life extension
Conference
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· Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5530152
Most nuclear power plant life extension studies conducted to date focus on the technology, licensing, and economics of extended service life. The most significant factor in plant longevity, however, is proper operation and maintenance. This paper highlights the benefits of boiling water reactor (BWR) operation for life extension and discusses specific recommendations that will enhance the prospects for safe, reliable, and economic power production in the long term. The benefits of BWR operation for life extension include a lower cost of electric energy production, increased capacity and availability factors, a lower forced outage rate, and reduced occupational exposure to radiation. Operating experience and advanced in technology have provided a wealth of knowledge that can be used to develop specific recommendations for adding years to the expected life of BWR plants. This paper discusses key factors in operation for life extension.
- Research Organization:
- General Electric Co., San Jose, CA
- OSTI ID:
- 5530152
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-870837-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 54
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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210100* -- Power Reactors
Nonbreeding
Light-Water Moderated
Boiling Water Cooled
BWR TYPE REACTORS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CHEMISTRY
CORROSION
LICENSING
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
PERFORMANCE
PHYSICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
PIPES
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION PROTECTION
REACTOR LICENSING
REACTOR MAINTENANCE
REACTOR MONITORING SYSTEMS
REACTOR OPERATION
REACTORS
REPAIR
SERVICE LIFE
STRESS CORROSION
WATER CHEMISTRY
WATER COOLED REACTORS
WATER MODERATED REACTORS
210100* -- Power Reactors
Nonbreeding
Light-Water Moderated
Boiling Water Cooled
BWR TYPE REACTORS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CHEMISTRY
CORROSION
LICENSING
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
PERFORMANCE
PHYSICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
PIPES
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION PROTECTION
REACTOR LICENSING
REACTOR MAINTENANCE
REACTOR MONITORING SYSTEMS
REACTOR OPERATION
REACTORS
REPAIR
SERVICE LIFE
STRESS CORROSION
WATER CHEMISTRY
WATER COOLED REACTORS
WATER MODERATED REACTORS