Impact of Plant Aging
Unexpected failure of long lead time components results in the need for reduced power operations
Plant Aging Failure Rates
Characteristics
- Not Predictable
- Increased Component Wear & Fatigue
- Ultimate Heat Sink Degradation
- Impact is Plant Dependent
- Various Levels of Power Reduction
Potential Solutions
- Flexible Power Operations
- Monitoring Systems & Margin Management
- Extended Reduced Power Operations
- Ultimate Heat Sink Lifetime Management
