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This report presents cost data associated with the physical design, construction, operation and modification of nuclear power plant safety-related piping systems. These costs are given as a function of seismic intensity and time period of construction for new and operating plants. It also includes the cost effect of a number of proposed simplified seismic design and construction initiatives.

Included in the cost analyses are the engineering costs for both the piping systems and supports and of material, fabrication and installation. Three eras of construction are covered: 1966 to mid-1974, mid-1974 to 1980, and 1981 to 1990. Included are current piping system replacement and modification costs for plants of these vintages as well as the original construction costs. The cost of seismic design and construction of piping is also given as a percentage of overall plant cost and two levels of seismic design acceleration: 0.1 g OBE-PGA and 0.3 g OBE-PGA. The data presented are taken from the existing literature plus extrapolation of these data.

Publication of this document - WRC Bulletin No. 426 was sponsored by the Pressure Vessel Research Council of the Welding Research Council, Inc.

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Published: 1997 Number of Pages: 41 File Size: 1 file , 2.8 MB