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Table of Contents
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages v-xi
Author Index
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages xii-xii
Maintenance Fundamentals and Technical Skills
Gregory F. Ruppert (INPO)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 1-1
High Intensity Training to Improve Maintenance Technical Fundamentals
Jason Valtos, Virgil Perry (TVA)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 2-3
Improving Nuclear Fleet Maintenance Fundamentals
P. Esden (Entergy), R. Sandstrom (Accelerant Solutions LLC)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 4-5
Proficiency to Drive Human Performance
Charles Sizemore (NextEra Energy)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 6-7
Utilizing a Plant Engineering 3D Model for Training—First Steps
Václav Vejborný (Fennovoima)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 8-9
3D Print Technology in Training
Christopher A. Rop (Duke Energy)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 10-10
Use of 3D Simulations to Train Technicians
Michael Johnson (Excelsior Coll), Eric Roe (Univ of Texas, Austin)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 11-12
Using 3-D Simulations to Engage the Next Generation of Nuclear Workers
Gregory Lugar (Bismarck State College)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 13-13
Innovative Ways in Traditional University Nuclear Training/Education; Seeing, Practicing and Understanding by Doing—Simulation, the Most Effective Way to Learn
Richard P. Coe (Thomas Edison State Univ)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 14-15
Interactive Online Training Using an Academic Learning Management System (Moodle)
David Pearson (Dominion Energy)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 16-17
An Open-Access Nuclear Knowledge and Innovation Toolkit and the First Steps to its Realization
Brenden J. Heidrich (INL), Jordan M. Argyle (Univ of Idaho)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 18-19
Workforce Impacts and Collaboration Opportunities of DOE-NE’s University Programs
Andrew Thomas (INL)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 20-21
Challenges for Maintaining Accreditation in Operator Training Programs Operating Experience
Gerard Hildebrandt (South Texas Project)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 22-23
Using Oral Boards to Change Leadership Behaviors at CPNPP
Donna Christiansen, Jonathan Beaver (Luminant), James Sternisha (Sternisha Consulting)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 24-25
Recognizing Challenges and Improving Training—Breaking the Cycle
John R. Goodbred, Jr. (Talen Energy)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 26-27
Leadership Training Aiming at “Never Fukushima Again"
Hiroyasu Ito (Japan Nuclear Safety Inst)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 28-29
Aligning Talent Management and Leadership Development at Bruce Power
Karen Smith (Bruce Power)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 30-31
Monitoring and Measuring the Effectiveness of Nuclear Leadership Training
Genevieve V. Dukette, Lisa M. Clark (INPO)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 32-32
Implementation of BWR Owners’ Group EP/SAG Revision 4
Richard D. Shindel (Hyperspring)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 33-34
Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program
Lori Brady (NEI)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 35-35
Continued Enhancement of Learning Outcomes via Human Performance Animations
Robert Lawlor, Heather Davis (Exelon), Kyren Miller (Bismarck State College), Christine Carpenter (EPCE)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 36-37
Benefits of Diversifying Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program Partnerships
Kyren S. Miller (Bismarck State College), Theordore J. Green (APS), Christine Carpenter (EPCE)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 38-38
Impacts of the Training Accreditation Review at EDF Energy: An Interim Assessment
David Youles (EDF Energy)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 39-39
Streamlined Accreditation Self-Evaluation and Team Reports
Kostas Dovas (INPO), Kerry Wright (Exelon Generation)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 40-41
Reimagining Accreditation
Thomas Lekas (INPO)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 42-43
Lessons Learned: Knowledge Management as a Tool for Radioactive Accidents
Fernando Barcellos Razuck (IRD)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 44-45
Building an Operational Workforce for a New Nuclear Utility in the UK
Mark Salisbury, J. Gerwyn Williams, John P. Lindsey (Horizon Nuclear Power), José Carlos Limón de Oliveira (Tecnatom)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 46-46
Tecnatom Training Experience on a New Build Project: Wylfa Newydd
José Carlos Limón de Oliveira (Tecnatom), Mark Salisbury (Horizon Nuclear Power)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 47-48
Second Simulators Address Plant Training Needs
Michael Battaglia (GSE Performance Solutions, Inc.), Dave Grubic (Southern Nuclear)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 49-50
The Postgraduate Educational Course (PGEC) of IRD/IAEA in Brazil
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 51-52
ADDIE in Training Development for NISP-RP Qualifications
Gary Smith (Exelon)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 53-53
Applying EPRI’s Standardized Task Evaluation Program Implementation to Industry Initiatives
Charles Lease, Patricia Wade (EPRI)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 54-55
Teaching Fast Reactors Within the Frame of European Union Projects
Ch. Latgé, A. Vasile (CEA), K. Mikityuk (Paul Scherrer Inst), Roger Garbil (EU)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 56-57
The Veribox: Clinton’s HU Performance Improvement Tool
Blye Widmar (Exelon)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 58-58
Enhancing Systems Training with Interactive System Diagrams
Jose Martin (Tecnatom USA), Antonio Cruzado (Tecnatom SA), Mike Cadden (Accelerant Solutions)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 59-60
Development of Augmented Reality for Learning about Radiation Protection in IRD
Gabriel De Lima Gonçalves Fernando Barcellos Razuck, (IRD)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 61-62
Modernization of Spanish Full Scope Simulators and Their Impact in Training
Isaac Gonzalez Sevillano (Tecnatom)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 63-63
EPRI’s Approach to Updating Training for Multiple End Users
Emma L. Wong, Jean-Francois Roy (EPRI)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 64-65
Training to Improve Performance—Beyond Accreditation
George E. Manaskie (INPO)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 66-67
Risk-Informed Thinking Workshop at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Donald Harrison, Samson Lee (NRC)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 68-69
Custom Data Solutions Focused on Performance Monitoring and Improvement
Tom Hackler, Matt Corman (Data-Sure LLC)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 70-70
ANSI SRO Certification for Management Course via Distance Learning at Exelon
Bruce Hennigan (Exelon)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 71-71
Electronic Training Analysis
David Huff (Exelon)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 72-73
Leading Innovation: Inspiring Instructors to Foster Student Engagement
Jennifer Lawless (Exelon)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 74-75
Bruce Power’s Inaugural Learn at Work Week
Susanne Latimer (Bruce Power)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 76-77
Can the CPLP Provide a Path to Expert Instructor?
Angie Rucker, Chris Hynes, Shari Bowden (Duke Energy)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 78-78
From Technical Expert to Adult Educator
Tyler Reed (Westinghouse)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 79-79
Establishing and Maintaining an Effective Training Conscience
Terrence P. Maund (INPO)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 80-80
Reducing Cognitive Load with Worked Examples
Pamela Aigner (Westinghouse)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 81-82
Operator Fundamentals Performance
Kevin K. Davison (INPO)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 83-84
ATWS Improvements at BFN
Bill Williamson, Denny Campbell (Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - TVA)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 85-86
Gaining Value from Virtual Control Panels
Gil Grady (GSE Performance Solutions, Inc.)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 87-88
“CRS in a Bubble”, Teamwork Scenario
Richard E. Tyler (Exelon)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 89-89
Operator Generic Fundamentals Phase via Distance Learning at Exelon
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 90-90
Experiment Data Collection Methodology for Application in Crew Debrief
George McCullough (Exitech Corp)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 91-92
Technology, Innovation and Worker Engagement in Training at Exelon
Jason Willemin (Exelon)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 93-94
Introducing Robotics into Radiation Protection Curriculum
Mark A. Palmer, Samantha Travis (Chattanooga State Community College)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 95-96
Bruce Power’s Leadership Pipeline Program and Action Learning Projects
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 97-97
Cognitive Roots of Risk-Seeking Behaviors: What Leaders Need to Know
Dorothy C. Andreas, Elmo E. Collins (O Analysis)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 98-99
Lead Development Program (LDP)
Douglas Batche (Exelon)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 100-100
An On-Going Struggle—Maintaining Training Conscience, Line Ownership, SAT Knowledge and Expert Instructors
Robert K. Tomlinson (INPO)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 101-102
Affective Domain: We Should Ignore It No Longer
Jason L. Stone (Xcel Energy), Dru G. Barisich (APS)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 103-103
Integrating the Arts into Nuclear Training
Pamela S. Aigner, David W. Helling, (Westinghouse)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 104-105
Teaching Learning How to Learn
David Helling (Westinghouse)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 106-107
Using Distance Learning and Training on Demand to Develop Your Workforce
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 108-109
NuScale SMR Transformation of Traditional Site Staffing Levels
Timothy Tovar (NuScale Power), Michelle Conner (TVA)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 110-110
Leveraging Modern Technology for Rapid Nuclear Knowledge Access
Thomas Braudt, Everett Perkins (Certrec Corp)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 111-112
Improving Human Performance When Making Emergency Classification Decisions
Robert McDonald, George McCullough (IFE)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 113-115
Proficiency in Workers and Leaders, Beyond Human Performance Tools
Deborah Williams (INPO)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 116-117
Making HU Tools and Techniques Effective: An Ingraining Strategy
Bruce O’Brien (Marathon Consulting Group)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 118-119
Command and Control
Delroy Thomas (Exelon)
Proceedings | CONTE 2019: Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum | St. Augustine, FL, February 5-7, 2019 | Pages 120-121
