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Fault trees for diagnosis of system fault conditions

Journal Article · · Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7334830
Methods for generating repair checklists on the basis of fault tree logic and probabilistic importance are presented. A one-step-ahead optimization procedure, based on the concept of component criticality, minimizing the expected time to diagnose system failure is outlined. Options available to the operator of a nuclear power plant when system fault conditions occur are addressed. A low-pressure emergency core cooling injection system, a standby safeguard system of a pressurized water reactor power plant, is chosen as an example illustrating the methods presented.
OSTI ID:
7334830
Journal Information:
Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Sci. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 62:1; ISSN NSENA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English