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due to increasing number of nuclear power plants approaching the end of the 40 year cycle, plant life management and plant license extension are essential issues for nuclear operators
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national practice in addressing these issues has shown greater interest in PLiM
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PLiM objective is to identify all those factors and requirements for the overall plant life cycle
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enabling a sustainable, safe, cost-effective, and reliable operation to be achieved
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reactor lifetime extension from 40 to 60 years is also enhancing the economic competitiveness of plants, these plants require approval to proceed with operation by obtaining a new operating license