A step-wise approach to FPO with scope & solutions tailored to specific plants

1
initial
assessment
2
evaluation
of key areas
3
Implementation
Package
4
Flexible Power
Operations
Typical Timeline
1-2 weeks

Identify Needs

Key Considerations
  • Operational Pre-requisites
  • Plant Specific Design Bases
  • Plant Response Evaluation
  • Design Requirements & Evaluations
  • Fuel Limitations
  • Core Operating Guidelines
  • Preliminary System Review
Typical Timeline
3-4 weeks

Develop Optimized Solution

Optimized Solutions
  • Operating Strategy
  • Risk Assessment
  • Safety Assessment
  • Transient Budget Impact
  • Maintenance Impact
  • Water Chemistry
  • Reduced power LOCA blowdown loads
    IG-06-3
  • Components & piping support gaps
    IG-06-3
Typical Timeline
4-5 months

Completion of Technology Evaluation

Optimized Solutions
  • Licensing Package
  • Safety Analysis
  • Core Design
  • Re-load Safety Analysis
  • Load & Structural Verification
  • Monitoring Requirements
  • Inspection Program
  • Training Package
Typical Timeline
Plant Specific

Start FPO & Implementation of Upgrades for Long Term FPO

Potential Upgrades
  • Control Systems Upgrade
  • PCI-margin Monitor (BEACONTM)
  • Fatigue Assessments (WESTEMSTM)
  • Condition Monitoring System
  • System Modifications
  • Component Replacement
  • Inspection Program
  • Water Treatment Solution
Nuclear Fuel Solutions

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