33、AP1000的操作运行.docVIP

18.1.5L Plant Operation From the beginning of the AP1000 development, the overall design concept and the foundation of the plant design approach were based on simplification, reliability, and ease of plant operation. These philosophies were integrated in the design from the initial development of the AP1000. The design approach also focused on the use of proven design technologies. The plant design addresses design guidelines from the U.S. Utility Requirements Document, which also incorporates these design approaches. The early development phase was aided by review and input from U.S. nuclear utilities. This review and input also included resident utility engineers who provided active daily participation in plant and system design and review activities. The utilities provided extensive feedback on utility experience and preferences in many different areas with the very significant contributions to plant operations and maintenance. This section provides an overview of the specific AP1000 plant and system design features that support or enhance the “ease of operation” of the AP1000, which is one of the basic AP1000 design philosophies. Ease of operation applies to short-term operator actions (such as component simplification or elimination, and design features to improve plant reliability and reduce trip vulnerability). Ease of operation also applies to longer-term plant operations (that can result in elimination of activities driven by plant aging or equipment deterioration). The following subsections provide brief summaries of the most significant plant and system features that support this design philosophy in the areas of normal plant operations, testing/inspection/maintenance, and plant accident response. Additional information on the design features is provided in the system technical descriptions in Section 18.1.5. As specified in the Invitation to Bid, this discussion related to the overall “ease of operation” extends throughout the design of the plant