Operating experience with nuclear power stations in member states. Performance analysis report 1974

This analytical report is prepared based on the data in the annual report ''Operating experience with nuclear power stations in member states in 1974''. For the first time in the IAEA's analytical report average construction time spans of the reactors are calculated. Performance factors of the reactors are analysed. Detailed data on the unavailability of plants are classified in relation to planned and unplanned unavailability and to the reason of the unavailability. Comparison of nuclear power plants with conventional plants is made. The analytical report is supplemented by 17 tables with statistical data