This technology is in the early stages of development. 1.5 Effects of Aging in Machinery ORNL has developed a vast database and associated reports on the effects of machinery aging. Information and expertise are available on the general principles of machinery aging as well as the specific effects of aging on individual components, machines and systems. The database was developed in support of NRC investigations into the effects of aging on nuclear power stations. It is available in the form of reports at the present time.
Work is ongoing to develop methodologies to support condition based maintenance decisions.