Abstract
Operating experience of pressurised components is reported on the basis of 19 light-water reactors operating in Germany. The design basis and materials have demonstrated their worth. Licenses are not limited in time, and the major regulatory effort is directed to continuous improvement in plant safety. Technical issues for long-term operation as evaluation of operating experience, plant monitoring, replacement of components are addressed. The basic safety concept as the design basis for the pressurised components is illustrated by some of its details. The main results from the analysis of operating experience are mentioned. Plant monitoring and inspections are important measures to ensure the integrity of the components and to maintain the safety level of the plant. The expansion of the monitoring system may allow a reduction in the scope of inspections.
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