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PLANT LIFE
MANAGEMENT
 ue to the increasing number of nuclear power plants
d
approaching the end of the 40 year cycle, plant life
management and plant license extension are essential
issues for nuclear operators
 ational practice in addressing these issues has shown greater
n
interest in PLiM

PLiM’s
objective is to identify all those factors
and requirements for the overall plant life cycle
 nabling a sustainable, safe, cost-effective,
e
and reliable operation to be achieved
r  eactor lifetime extension from 40 to 60 years is also enhancing
the economic competitiveness of plants, these plants require
approval to proceed with operation by obtaining
a new operating license
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