Ten Year Performance of Bruce NGS 'A' On-Power Fuelling System

Abstract

This Performance Report covers a ten-year operating period of the Bruce 'A' On-power Fuelling Systems from 1978 to 1988, dividing into early and mature operation phases and indicating in each the problem areas, incapability figures and improvements done to raise the fuelling capability. Also it highlights the impact of the ever-increasing demand of the CANDU pressure tube In-Service Inspection Programs on the fuelling capability in mature years.