Published June 2008 | Version v1
Journal article

Technical evaluation of the continued operation of NPP

  • 1. Korea Electric Power Research Institute, Daejeon (Korea, Republic of)
  • 2. Korea Power Engineering Company, Yongin (Korea, Republic of)

Description

Recently, the long-term operation of a nuclear power plant beyond its licensed term has become a worldwide trend as long as the safety of the plant is maintained in the extended period. Kori Unit 1, the oldest PWR in Korea, is the foremost example of this type of long-term operation in Korea. Comprehensive technical evaluation of the long-term operation of this plant was completed to confirm the overall safety of the plant. The technical evaluation included a review of PSR results, an assessment on aging management programs and time limited aging analyses, and a statement of radiological impact on the environment. Based on all of the results of the technical evaluation activities, Kori Unit 1 was approved to operate for an additional 10 years beyond its original design life of 30 years

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Engineering and Technology
Journal Volume
40
Journal Issue
4
Series
17 refs, 9 figs, 1 tab
Journal Page Range
p. 277-284
ISSN
1738-5733