An Analysis to Determine Industry's Preferred Option for an Initial Generic Reliability Database for CANDU

Abstract

The paper illustrates a multi-attribute analysis approach that was used to choose the industry's preferred option in developing a generic reliability database for CANDU.

The Risk and Reliability Working Group (sponsored by COG NSC) was faced with the decision to assess in depth the following four options: a) Use External Data Base Only; b) Full CANDU generic database (All Utilities); c) CANDU Specific plus External Generic Databases; d) OPG/BP Experience Only.

Nine decision criteria were utilized to rank the proposed options (alternatives). The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used in carrying out the ranking process.