4. The Life Cycle Management of a
Nuclear Power Plant
The Life Cycle Management of a
Nuclear Power Plant
Long-term nature of a nuclear power plant
requires the adoption of a similarly longterm
approach to the consequences of
decision making.
The Life Cycle Management of a
Nuclear Power Plant
Managing the life cycle stages of a nuclear
power plant involves decisions that create
a balance between:
- safe operation, and
- stewardship of assets
The Life Cycle Management of a
Nuclear Power Plant
This requires understanding of:
- life cycle stages
- mission of the owners
- political and economic environment
- long term strategic direction
- ability to assess the impact of decisions
taken
The Life Cycle Management of a
Nuclear Power Plant
What is Life Cycle Management?
safety management
+
ageing management
+
business management decisions
+
economic considerations
The Life Cycle Management of a
Nuclear Power Plant
What period of time is considered to be a
NPP´s life cycle?
That period of time that covers all stages
from design through to decommissioning,
including recovery of the site and the
disposal of fuel and waste.