'Obsolescence is a growing problem'

摘要

Valve World had the pleasure of interviewing Bruno De Cooman about how Tractebel Engie's obsolescence program is helping to keep nuclear plants in good condition Valve World: When and why did Tractebel start its obsolescence programme? Bruno De Cooman: The obsolescence programme stems from a former task where Tractebel was asked by the owner to supply reserve safety related equipment and spare parts. Obsolescence is a significant and growing problem for the reliability of nuclear plants in normal and accidental conditions. A nuclear power plant can be stopped by the Safety Authorities if no spare parts or reserve equipment is available for safety related applications. Even for redundant safety systems the owner is allowed just a limited number of days to repair deficient equipment.