| Summary: | Due to the age and operating experience of Bruce Power units, equipment ageing and
obsolescence has become one of the main challenges that need to be resolved for all systems,
structures and components in order to ensure a safe and reliable production of energy.
The research objectives of this thesis will focus on methodology for modernization of Start-
Up Instrumentation (SUI), both in-core and Control Room equipment, using a new
generation of detectors and cables in order to manage obsolescence. The main objective of
this thesis is to develop a new systematic approach to SUI installation/replacement procedure
development and optimization. Although some additional features, such as real-time data
monitoring and storage/archiving solutions for SUI systems are also examined to take full
advantage of today’s digital technology, the objective of this thesis does not include detailed
parametrical studies of detector or system performance. Instead, a number of technological,
operational and maintenance issues associated with Start-Up Instrumentation systems at
Bruce Power will be identified in this project and a structured approach to developing a
replacement/installation procedure that can be standardized and used across all of the
domestic CANDU stations is proposed. Finally, benefits of Hierarchical Control Chart
(HCC) methodology for all stages of plant life management, such as system design,
development, operation and maintenance are demonstrated.
Keywords: Task Breakdown and Analysis methodology, installation/removal procedure
development and optimization, risk-based analysis and optimization, Hierarchical Control Chart
(HCC) methodology for system maintenance and troubleshooting, Start-Up Instrumentation
(SUI), Ion Chambers, Fission Chambers, proportional counters, Shutdown System 1 (SDS1),
Shutdown System 2 (SDS2). === UOIT
|
|---|
