Probabilistic safety assessment for optimum nuclear power plant life management (PLiM): theory and application of reliability analysis methods for major power plant components

This book reviews the theory and application of probabilistic safety assessment methods used to calculate nuclear power plant (NPP) durability and lifetime. These methods are reviewed in their application to NPP components and pipelines ageing, which are critical elements in the forecasting of NPP resource lifetime and safety. Special attention is given to probabilistic safety analysis,optimization of the operations through in-service inspection (ISI) utilising non-destructive testing, and maintenance, service and repair approaches, and many practical applications are considered. INDICE: Part 1 Probabilistic methods for predicting the reliability of equipment: Terminology, concepts and definitions; Formal-statistical methods; Physico-statistical approach and procedures using the defect-free model of structural material; Physico-statistical approach taking defects into account and using binomial distribution; Physico-statistical methods based on the residual defectiveness of structural materials. Part 2 Practical application of probabilistic methods for strength reliability: Probabilistic analysis of safety for improved reliability and safety of nuclear power plant components; Optimisationof non-destructive inspection; Optimisation of hydraulic tests, technical certification and planned-preventive repairs; Using probabilistic methods for solving the problem of ensuring leak tightness of heat exchanger pipes of nuclearpower plant steam generators.

• ISBN: 978-0-85709-398-1
• Editorial: Woodhead
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 432
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés