Demonstration of reliability centered maintenance

Earlier single-system pilot studies of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) demonstrated that the RCM methodology is applicable to operating nuclear power plants. This report discusses the full-scale demonstration of RCM on 20 systems at Rochester gas and Electric Corporation's Ginna stations. The objectives of the project is to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of the approach and feasibility of integration into the operating environment. This interim report identifies why Ginna is performing RCM, the methodologies being used, and the status and results after one year of project activity. The report reflects Ginna's desire to share its RCM Project experience with the nuclear industry with the expectation that the industry will benefit as a result. Ginna is excited about the first year results of the project and is optimistic about its full impact on improvements in its maintenance program. 18 refs., 10 figs., 18 tabs.