Life cycle management of auxiliary systems by power conditioning

Author

Hussain, B. ; Behera, A.K. ; Beck, C.E. ; Alsammarae, A.J.

Author_Institution

Kiran Consultants Inc., Downer Grove IL, USA

Volume

2

fYear

1995

fDate

21-28 Oct 1995

Firstpage

881

Abstract

A program is proposed for Life Cycle Management of major equipment used in the auxiliary distribution systems of nuclear generating plants, with a focus on power quality and power conditioning. Both reactive power compensation and control of power quality have a significant impact on the life cycle of major components used in the system. One key improvement results from reduced component operating temperatures. Systematic load reduction in the distribution system is also a viable approach to extend the life of the major equipment. This paper is limited to the Life Cycle Management of transformers, cables, breakers, motors, and solenoids

Keywords

nuclear power stations; nuclear reactor maintenance; reactive power control; auxiliary distribution systems; auxiliary systems; life cycle management; nuclear generating plants; power conditioning; power quality; reduced component operating temperatures; systematic load reduction; Control systems; Energy management; Nuclear power generation; Power conditioning; Power generation; Power quality; Power system management; Quality management; Reactive power control; Temperature;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference Record, 1995., 1995 IEEE

Conference_Location

San Francisco, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-3180-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/NSSMIC.1995.510409

Filename

510409