Integrated outages increase Surry's availability

Journal Article · Wed Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1995 · Power Engineering; (United States)

OSTI ID:6501132

Harms, S R; Downs, J L

This article describes how, through Virginia Power's and Westinghouse's goal-oriented planning philosophy, teamwork and commitment, average outage duration has decreased significantly. During the past 10 years Virginia Power and its nuclear steam supply system (NSSS) services vendor, Westinghouse Electric Corp., have developed a working partnership with one goal in mind: increasing the availability and capacity factors of the North Anna and Surry nuclear power stations while driving down the operating costs of the plants. The outage integration program, steam generator maintenance agreement (SGMA), and integrated radiological services program form the core of this relationship and helped Virginia Power complete one of the most successful outages in Surry Power Station's operating history.

• OSTI ID: 6501132
• Journal Information: Power Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Power Engineering; (United States) Vol. 99:2; ISSN POENAI; ISSN 0032-5961
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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