Production assurance program strategy for N Reactor balance of plant systems
A production assurance program has been established for N Reactor, a dual purpose reactor plant, operated to produce special nuclear materials and steam for electricity. N Reactor, which began operation in December 1963, is now approaching the end of its design life. This paper describes the two phase program for Balance of Plant (BOP) systems. The Phase I evaluation has been completed and indications are that the lifetime of systems and components could be extended by implementing appropriate surveillance, operations and maintenance strategies. In Phase II, a thorough evaluation of components and systems is underway and action items are being identified which will allow component and system extended operation.
- Research Organization:
- UNC Nuclear Industries, Inc., Richland, WA (USA); Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-76RL01857
- OSTI ID:
- 6094436
- Report Number(s):
- UNI-SA-154; HEDL-SA-3356-FP; CONF-860311-5; ON: DE86008354
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Nuclear power plant maintenance meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 23 Mar 1986; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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