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Members focus on the dissemination of knowledge and information in the area of power reactors with particular application to the production of electric power and process heat. The division sponsors meetings on the coverage of applied nuclear science and engineering as related to power plants, non-power reactors, and other nuclear facilities. It encourages and assists with the dissemination of knowledge pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities through professional staff development, information exchange, and supporting the generation of viable solutions to current issues.
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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
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13th Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control & Human-Machine Interface Technologies (NPIC&HMIT 2023)
Workshop
Saturday, July 15, 2023|8:30AM–5:00PM EDT|Hilton Knoxville
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.
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
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
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