Nuclear power plant operators are in a class of their own, maintaining safety and non-safety systems for the generation of reliable, low-carbon energy. They can sleep at night knowing their emergency diesel generators stand ready to power-up if their plant powers-down. That is why operators rely on suppliers to provide innovative solutions that ensure the reliability of their emergency power systems.
For the operation of any nuclear power plant, it is mandatory to have a fully functional and reliable emergency power system installed and available. These systems are supplied by emergency diesel generators (EDGs) that provide a failsafe solution for continued plant operations. Therefore, to ensure the reliability of the system, it is necessary to physically check and monitor it frequently.
Monitoring techniques have advanced over the years, collecting data and providing trends that can be analyzed to help operators make informed decisions. In the article published by Nuclear Energy International, Framatome experts Manuel Güldner and Günter Rott explain the advancements and benefits of monitoring systems that help ensure the reliable, safe and economic lifetime of emergency diesel generators.