Title: METHODOLOGY OF COST CALCULATION IN NUCLEAR POWER STATIONS. PART IV
Abstract: A general cost equation for all reactor types was worked out which makes possible an exact calculation of energy costs and, further, provides a basis for operational arrangements in nuclear power stations. It takes into equal consideration economic, technical, and nuclear-physical points of view since only a total study of a projected reactor construction and of possible technical and costwise improvements during operation gives a picture of the profitableness of the installation. The individual terms of the cost equation are dealt with in detail. The fixed costs consist of capital costs, operating costs, and matemial costs of an investment nature. According to the cost theory, running expenditure which is dependent upon the production of the plant is to be regarded as a variable cost. In this category belong fuel costs, costs of the cooling means, and other costs dependent upon working. (auth)
Publication Year: 1962
Publication Date: 1962-04-01
Language: en
Type: article
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