The process of increasing the licensed power level of a commercial nuclear power plant is called "power uprate". In most cases, this is an economic way of producing more electricity while maintaining adequate safety, design and operational margins. There are a number of options for uprating the power level discussed in this publication.
ISBN: | 9789201116109 |
Publication date: | 30th June 2011 |
Author: | International Atomic Energy Agency |
Publisher: | International Atomic Energy Agency |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 114 pages |
Genres: |
Nuclear issues Nuclear power and engineering |