The ability to obtain qualified replacement and spare parts beyond 12-15 years of equipment life becomes increasingly difficult and increases the risk of outage delays.
Aging fuel handling equipment can result in reliability issues and limits the use of current technology/equipment such as remote operability, wireless communications, improved operator interface and multiple positioning technologies.
Predictable core off load and re-load durations are a key element to driving sub 25 day outages and aging equipment & technologies struggle with these performance demands.
Experts with decades of knowledge within the nuclear industry are leaving at an alarming rate.
Complexity with traditional equipment & software make troubleshooting difficult and time consuming without experienced personnel.
up to
80%
of fuel handling equipment have obsolete components
MORE THAN
50%
of installed fuel handling equipment is older than 25 years
APPROXIMATELY
95%
of customers are actively pursuing sub 25 day outages
50%
of the current energy utility workforce will retire within the next 10 years
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ON AVG. MORE THAN
6
hours
of downtime is related to fuel handling equipment issues during an outage
