Author: IAEAPublisher:
ISBN: 9789201144027
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Cost Drivers for the Assessment of Nuclear Power Plant Life Extension
Author: IAEACost Drivers for the Assessment of Nuclear Power Plant Life Extension
Author: International Atomic Energy AgencyPublisher:
ISBN: 9781280181481
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Economic Assessment of the Long Term Operation of Nuclear Power Plants
Author: International Atomic Energy AgencyPublisher: International Atomic Energy Agency
ISBN: 9789201042187
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
This publication describes the various approaches to the techno-economic assessment of a project for the long term operation of a nuclear power plant in its specific market environment. It examines the process of defining the technical scope required to prolong the operating licences of nuclear power plants and highlights the need for further studies on technical cost drivers and economic assessments in order to better define the cost boundaries of long term operation. Information is also provided on the new IAEA software LTOFIN, which was developed to assist in performing long term operation economic assessments within the process described in the publication.
Economic Assessment of the Long Term Operation of Nuclear Power Plants
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cost effectiveness
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
"This publication describes the various approaches to the techno-economic assessment of a project for the long term operation of a nuclear power plant in its specific market environment. It examines the process of defining the technical scope required to prolong the operating licences of nuclear power plants and highlights the need for further studies on technical cost drivers and economic assessments in order to better define the cost boundaries of long term operation. Information is also provided on the new IAEA software LTOFIN, which was developed to assist in performing long term operation economic assessments within the process described in the publication."--Publisher's description.
Nuclear Power Plant Life Management and Longer-term Operation
Author: OECD Nuclear Energy AgencyPublisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
On cover and title page: Nuclear development
The Economics of Long-term Operation of Nuclear Power Plants
Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and DevelopmentPublisher:
ISBN: 9789264992054
Category : Nuclear energy
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Refurbishment and long-term operation (LTO) of existing nuclear power plants (NPPs) today are crucial to the competitiveness of the nuclear industry in OECD countries as existing nuclear power plants produce baseload power at a reliable cost. A number of nuclear power plants, most notably 73 units in the United States (up to 2012), have been granted lifetime extensions of up to 60 years, a development that is being keenly watched in other OECD countries. In many of these (e.g. France, Switzerland), there is no legal end to the operating licence, but continued operation is based on the outcomes of periodic safety reviews. This study analyses technical and economic data on the upgrade and lifetime extension experience in OECD countries. A multi-criteria assessment methodology is used considering various factors and parameters reflecting current and future financial conditions of operation, political and regulatory risks, the state of the plants' equipment and the general role of nuclear power in the country's energy policy. The report shows that long-term operation of nuclear power plants has significant economic advantages for most utilities envisaging LTO programmes. In most cases, the continued operation of NPPs for at least ten more years is profitable even taking into account the additional costs of post-Fukushima modifications, and remains cost-effective compared to alternative replacement sources.
An Analysis of Nuclear Power Plant Operating Costs
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Over the years real (inflation-adjusted) O & M cost have begun to level off. The objective of this report is to determine whether the industry and NRC initiatives to control costs have resulted in this moderation in the growth of O & M costs. Because the industry agrees that the control of O & M costs is crucial to the viability of the technology, an examination of the factors causing the moderation in costs is important. A related issue deals with projecting nuclear operating costs into the future. Because of the escalation in nuclear operating costs (and the fall in fossil fuel prices) many State and Federal regulatory commissions are examining the economics of the continued operation of nuclear power plants under their jurisdiction. The economics of the continued operation of a nuclear power plant is typically examined by comparing the cost of the plants continued operation with the cost of obtaining the power from other sources. This assessment requires plant-specific projections of nuclear operating costs. Analysts preparing these projections look at past industry-wide cost trends and consider whether these trends are likely to continue. To determine whether these changes in trends will continue into the future, information about the causal factors influencing costs and the future trends in these factors are needed. An analysis of the factors explaining the moderation in cost growth will also yield important insights into the question of whether these trends will continue.
Plant Life Management Models for Long Term Operation of Nuclear Power Plants
Author: International Atomic Energy AgencyPublisher: IAEA Nuclear Energy
ISBN: 9789201030146
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When nuclear power plants reach the end of their nominal design life, they undergo a special safety review and an ageing assessment of their essential structures, systems and components for the purpose of validating or renewing their licence to operate for terms beyond the service period originally intended. Three different plant life management models have been used to qualify these nuclear power plants to operate beyond their original design life. This publication presents a collection of sample licensing practices for long term operation among IAEA Member States. The various plant life management models used to obtain long term operation authorizations are described and comparisons drawn against the standard periodic safety review model. Lessons learned and warnings about possible complications and pitfalls are also described to minimize the licensing risk during operation and future long term operation applications. The main intention of this publication is to support nuclear power plant owners and operators planning an extension of plant operation beyond its original design life, but it also serves as a useful guide for those interested in procuring, from the beginning, the necessary tools to implement ageing management in their future plant with long term operation in mind.
Power Plant Cost Escalation
Author: Charles KomanoffPublisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Good,No Highlights,No Markup,all pages are intact, Slight Shelfwear,may have the corners slightly dented, may have slight color changes/slightly damaged spine.
Project Management in Nuclear Power Plant Construction
Author: International Atomic Energy AgencyPublisher:
ISBN: 9789201222107
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
This publication provides guidance on project management from the preparatory phase to plant turnover to commissioning of nuclear power plants. The guidelines and experiences described will enable project managers to obtain better performance in nuclear power plant construction.