@inbook{591222c3053447d090447634f8f04b1d,
title = "Lifetime prediction techniques for nuclear power plant systems",
abstract = "Advanced lifetime prediction methodologies are necessary in securing the safe and reliable operation of nuclear power plants. Stress corrosion cracking is the most common corrosion mechanism, which can cause a major integrity loss in metallic components. The cracking is caused by the combined action of corrosion, tensile stresses and a susceptible material. Risk-informed inspection is a more recent technique for better focusing of in-service inspections. Stress corrosion cracking is considered in the lifetime analyses. In addition to the metallic materials, there are also non-metallic components, whose lifetime can restrict the lifetime of a plant. In this chapter, lifetime prediction principles in case of concrete structures are also introduced.",
keywords = "ageing, lifetime, safety, PLIM (plant life management), LTO (long-term operation), NULIFE (nuclear plant life prediction)",
author = "Irina Aho-Mantila and Otso Cronvall and Ulla Ehrnst{\'e}n and Heikki Kein{\"a}nen and Rauno Rintamaa and Arja Saarenheimo and Kaisa Simola and Erkki Vesikari",
year = "2012",
doi = "10.1533/9780857095343.4.449",
language = "English",
isbn = "978-1-84569-765-5",
series = "Woodhead publishing series in energy",
publisher = "Woodhead Publishing",
pages = "449--470",
editor = "Damien F{\'e}ron",
booktitle = "Nuclear Corrosion Science and Engineering",
address = "United Kingdom",
}