Abstract
Better understanding of nuclear power plants is key to improving performance, reliability, and profitability. EPRI's Materials Degradation/Aging Action Plan encompasses R&D in corrosion research, water chemistry, and plant management.

The research described in this brochure helps operators accomplish the following:

• Maximize useful plant life

• Employ cost- and risk-focused decision making

• Develop technologies to address materials degradation and aging

• Preclude unanticipated safety events

• Improve plant capacity, reliability, and availability

Materials Degradation and Aging - An EPRI Nuclear Power Action Plan, Report No. 000000000001011104, EPRI, 2004

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