Rising operating costs and increased competition have focused attention on the need to improve thermal performance in nuclear power plants (NPPs), to ensure efficient electricity generation. Efforts to improve thermal performance require a broad understanding of NPP design, operation, maintenance, ambient conditions, and thermal sciences. This publication provides various methodologies for tracking and trending NPP thermal performance. It describes the essential elements of a thermal performance programme, providing guidelines on the design of the balance of the plant systems for new build NPPs and improvements to an existing programme for operating NPPs.
ISBN: | 9789201238214 |
Publication date: | 30th May 2022 |
Author: | International Atomic Energy Agency |
Publisher: | International Atomic Energy Agency |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 220 pages |
Genres: |
Energy industries and utilities Nuclear physics Nuclear power and engineering |