Long-term operation of nuclear power plants, especially matters relating to material ageing
This subject is a matter of urgency in view of the open-ended operating licences granted to Swiss nuclear power plants to ensure they can operate safely in future decades. The focus is on cooling-circuit components, especially elements that cannot be replaced, such as the reactor pressure vessel.
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Long-term operation takes centre stage
With the service mandate from 2024 to 2027, the ENSI Board has set new targets for the Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate (ENSI). The focus of ENSI’s regulatory activities is now the safe long-term operation of the nuclear power plants.