Research Article

PSO Based Optimization of Testing and Maintenance Cost in NPPs

Table 7

Constraint on preventive maintenance intervals.

Maintenance periodValvePumpRelationshipPermitted range


V1–V7

PA, PB, PC
= ·
2 ≤ ≤ 20 
720 ≤ ≤ 20280 
720 ≤ ≤ 20280