Systems and methods for managing assets using an interactive database
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1. A method for managing internal components of nuclear reactor plants using a network-based system including a server system coupled to a centralized interactive database and at least one client system, said method comprising the steps of:
- receiving information relating to internal components of a specific plant;
storing the information into a centralized database;
updating the centralized database with information received;
cross-referencing the information received against the specific plant;
developing inspection recommendations for specific internal components based on information received and information stored in the database;
determining cracking susceptibility for specific internal component welds based on information received and information stored in the database, wherein the cracking susceptibility determination is based on a base material of the internal component, a weld filler material, and a weld susceptibility index based on a configuration of a weld and historical information of similar internal components in similar reactors;
developing contingency options for repair or mitigation of specific internal components based on the cracking susceptibility of specific component welds;
generating contingency outage schedules for the contingency options; and
providing information in response to an inquiry.
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Abstract
The disclosed invention is a system and a method utilizing a web-based interactive database to automate the process for managing internal components of a plant. The system captures all essential information and provides on-line up-to-date information upon request. The system provides valuable information to a customer to analyze the plant specific problem and offers inspection methods, mitigation methods and processes to resolve the problem.
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1. A method for managing internal components of nuclear reactor plants using a network-based system including a server system coupled to a centralized interactive database and at least one client system, said method comprising the steps of:
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receiving information relating to internal components of a specific plant; storing the information into a centralized database; updating the centralized database with information received; cross-referencing the information received against the specific plant; developing inspection recommendations for specific internal components based on information received and information stored in the database; determining cracking susceptibility for specific internal component welds based on information received and information stored in the database, wherein the cracking susceptibility determination is based on a base material of the internal component, a weld filler material, and a weld susceptibility index based on a configuration of a weld and historical information of similar internal components in similar reactors; developing contingency options for repair or mitigation of specific internal components based on the cracking susceptibility of specific component welds; generating contingency outage schedules for the contingency options; and providing information in response to an inquiry. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A network-based system for managing assets, said system comprising:
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a client system comprising a browser; a data storage device for storing information; a server system configured to be coupled to said client system and said database, said server system further configured to; receive information relating to internal components of a specific plant; store the information into a centralized database; update the centralized database with information received; cross-reference the information received against the specific plant; develop inspection recommendations for specific internal components based on information received and information stored in the database; determine cracking susceptibility for specific internal component welds based in information received and information stored in the database, wherein the cracking susceptibility determination is based on a base material of the internal component, a weld filler material, and a weld susceptibility index based on a configuration of a weld and historical information of similar internal components in similar reactors; develop contingency options for repair or mitigation of specific internal components based on the cracking susceptibility of specific component welds; generate contingency outage schedules for the contingency options; and provide information in response to an inquiry. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74)
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