DOE-NE Light Water Reactor Sustainability Program and EPRI Long-Term Operations Program ??? Joint Research and Development Plan

Don Williams

关键词: CAPACITY;    ELECTRIC POWER;    ELECTRICITY;    EPRI;    NUCLEAR POWER;    NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS;    OPERATING COST;    WATER LWRS;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1044220
RP-ID  :  INL/EXT-12-24562
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1044220
Others  :  TRN: US1203456

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

Nuclear power has contributed almost 20% of the total amount of electricity generated in the United States over the past two decades. High capacity factors and low operating costs make nuclear power plants (NPPs) some of the most economical power generators available. Further, nuclear power remains the single largest contributor (nearly 70%) of non-greenhouse gas-emitting electric power generation in the United States. Even when major refurbishments are performed to extend operating life, these plants continue to represent cost-effective, low-carbon assets to the nation's electrical generation capability.