SOLD OUT

This workshop will be focused on the implementation of Digital I&C systems into nuclear facilities. Presentations from experts within the industry will outline 1) the standards used during the design, development, qualification, and licensing process, 2) various potential enabling technologies, 3) methods for addressing concerns related to Digital I&C, and 4) operating experience from past and/or existing Digital I&C plant upgrades. This workshop is designed for entry-level as well as senior technical and management personnel in utilities, vendors, government, national labs, and universities.

Location: Hilton Knoxville (501 West Church Ave Knoxville, TN 37902) in the Sequoyah 3 Room.

Day 1: Course Agenda

8:30 - 8:50 am

Welcome and Introduction of Participants – Chad Kiger

 

Opening Remarks – Hash Hashemian

8:50 - 9:35 am

Overview of Digital I&C and Standards

Richard Wood – University of Tennessee

9:35 - 10:20 am

HFE objectives, principles, methods, relationship to HRA

Ron Boring –  INL

10:20 - 10:40 am

Break

10:40 - 11:25 am

HFE implementation through systems engineering (NUREG-0711), NRC guidance

Brian Green – NRC

11:25 am - 12:10 pm

EPRI Human Factors Analysis Methodology (HFAM): Risk Informed HFE using HRA insights

 

Cristina Corrales – EPRI

12:10 - 1:10 pm

Lunch

1:10 - 1:55 pm

EMC Qualification and Design for EMI Resilience

 

Jason Gasque – Enercon

1:55 - 2:40 pm

Use of Wireless Technology

 

Vivek Agarwal – INL

2:40 - 3:25 pm

Sensor Performance Monitoring

 

Brent Shumaker – AMS Corporation

3:25 - 3:45 pm

Break

3:45 - 4:30 pm

Utility View of the Upgrade Landscape

 

Ray Herb – Southern Company

4:30 - 5:00 pm

Day 1 Wrap-up and Open Discussion