ASME Section XI Appendix L Flaw Tolerance Evaluation of Pressurized Water Reactor Piping Systems to Support Second License Renewal (80-Years Operation)
Abstract:One of the goals of ASME Section XI is to ensure that systems and components remain in safe operation throughout the service life, which can include plant license extensions and renewals. This goal is maintained through requirements on periodic inspections and operating plant criteria as contained in Section XI IWB-2500 and IWB-3700, respectively. Operating plant fatigue concerns can be caused from operating conditions or specific transients not considered in the original design transients. ASME Section XI IWB… Show more
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