Technical evaluation of in-containment cables for the US nuclear plant life extension.

摘要

Nuclear plants in the United States are licensed for 40 years even though safe operation for longer periods is possible. Currently there is substantial interest in extending the service life of these plants beyond their initial term. Cables have been identified by both industry and US NRC studies as components crucial to the safety and economic aspects of nuclear plant life extension. This paper describes a US DOE sponsored study to develop the technical basis for the life extension of in-containment cables. 6 refs., 1 fig., 1 tab.