Multiobjective programming approach to reliability allocation for nuclear power plants

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6129345

Cho, N Z; Papazoglou, I A; Bari, R A

A methodology for reliability allocation in nuclear power plants, which determines reliability characteristics of reactor systems, subsystems, and components (low-level criteria) that are consistent with a set of top-level performance criteria such as the likelihood of core damage, adverse health effects, and associated economics is presented. The methodology, based on the multiobjective programming technique in decision-theoretic approach, does not require elaborate value judgments in determining the low-level criteria. Central to the methodology are the concept of noninferiority and finding the noninferior solution set. Several results of the methodology application to a realistic problem are also provided.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Dept. of Nuclear Energy, Upton, NY 11973
• OSTI ID: 6129345
• Journal Information: Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 95:3; ISSN NSENA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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