Integrating the power system in plant configuration management

A software package is described which provides a PC-based single data model environment for storing, retrieving, and analyzing electrical power system data. The implementation of the system for an operating nuclear power generating station is discussed. Lessons learned in integrating the system in a plant configuration management plan are described. The implementation reduced the amount of redundant information, organized the data in a form that was easily accessible to authorized personnel, and reduced data-handling operations through automated data, graphics, and analysis links