Plant Modernization - Reports
| Report Title | Brief Narrative | Link | Date |
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| Digital Infrastructure Industry Engagement, INL/EXT-22-69268 | This report summarizes outreach efforts to both industry wide organizations and specific utilities. Industry organizations that were engaged including the Pressurized Water Reactor Owner’s Group, the Nuclear Information Technology Strategic Leadership group, and Light Water Reactor Sustainability Plant Modernization Pathway Stakeholders. | Download | 01/04/2022 |
| Digital Infrastructure Migration Framework, INL/EXT-21-64580 | This document provides a generic technology strategy and is presented from a technology platform point of view. Specific technologies and software applications are researched, developed, implemented, and then integrated in such a way as to optimize both the performance of the technology and the capabilities of users who leverage it. The ultimate objective is to enhance safety, reliability, and economic performance such that the result provides much more than the sum of its constituent parts. | Download | 09/20/2021 |
| I&C Infrastructure Modernization Safety-Related I&C Pilot Upgrade Project at Limerick Generating Station (LGS) | I&C Infrastructure Modernization Safety-Related I&C Pilot Upgrade Project at Limerick Generating Station (LGS) | Download | 09/20/2021 |
| Safety-Related Instrumentation & Control Pilot Upgrade Initial Scoping Phase Implementation Report And Lessons Learned, INL/EXT-20-59809 | This LWRS Program research seeks to assist in breaking this impasse through the support of a SR I&C Pilot Upgrade Project. Exelon’s Limerick Generating Station, a BWR, has been selected as the target for this Project. This research report (1) describes the process followed and products developed during the SR I&C Pilot Project Initial Scoping Phase and (2) captures lessons learned. | Download | 09/01/2020 |
| Business Case Analysis for Digital Safety-Related Instrumentation & Control System Modernizations, INL/EXT-20-59371 | While regulatory advances have improved the environment for modernizing safety systems, the industry has remained reluctant to perform such I&C upgrades because of perceived regulatory risks associated with being the first adopter of the DI&C-ISG-06, Revision 2 process for a major critical safety system. | Download | 08/01/2020 |
| Vendor-Independent Design Requirements for a Boiling Water Reactor Safety System Upgrade, INL/EXT-20-61079 | The commercial nuclear sector faces unprecedented financial challenges driven by low natural gas prices and subsidized renewables in a marketplace that does not reward carbon-free baseload capacity. These circumstances, along with increasingly antiquated labor-centric operating models and analog technology, have forced the premature closure of multiple nuclear facilities and placed a much larger population of nuclear power stations at-risk. | Download | 05/01/2020 |
| Development of an Advanced Integrated Operations Concept for Hybrid Control Rooms, INL/EXT-20-57862 | This work describes the development of an integrated operations concept that draws together data from existing Instrumentation and Control (I&C) infrastructure, upgraded I&C systems, new sensors, and field technologies such as computer-based procedures to provide operators with centralized, streamlined instructions. | Download | 03/01/2020 |
| Addressing Nuclear I&C Modernization Through Application of Techniques Employed in Other Industries, INL/EXT-19-55799 | This research focuses on presenting advancements that have been made by non-nuclear I&C vendors and potential savings that could be realized by their optimized nuclear industry application. To promote understanding and to bound the initial scope for this effort, a pilot vendor and an associated pilot implementation were chosen as an integrated presentation example for illustration. | Download | 09/01/2019 |
| Developing a Strategy for Full Nuclear Plant Modernization, INL/EXT-18-51366 | In order to do this, a more unified strategy for full nuclear plant modernization needs to be developed. This report documents the latest step LWRS program researchers have taken to develop this strategy. | Download | 08/01/2018 |
| The Strategic Value of Human Factors Engineering in Control Room Modernization, INL/EXT-18-51365 | The methodology includes interactive sessions with operators in INL’s Human System Simulation Laboratory, three-dimensional modeling to visualize control board changes and operator-system interaction, and development of human-system prototypes to evaluate various aspects of proposed modifications. | Download | 08/01/2018 |
| Development and Evaluation of the Conceptual Design for a Liquid Radiological Waste System in an Advanced Hybrid Control Room, INL/EXT-18-51107 | The goal of the research is to provide an industry-wide approach and road map for effective modernization that not only addresses obsolescence but provides guidance for enhancing the economic viability of the existing fleet. | Download | 08/01/2018 |
| Planning and Analyses Performed to Install Halden’s Advanced Control Room Concept in the Human Systems Simulation Laboratory, INL/EXT-18-45966 | This report documents the planning and analyses performed to install an advanced control room concept in the HSSL. Future LWRS reports will document the process to configure the HSSL and install the generic Pressurized Water Reactor simulator model with an advanced HSI developed by the Institute for Energy Technology. | Download | 07/29/2018 |
| Strategy for Implementation of Safety-Related Digital I&C Systems | Two new qualification methods are described that are recommended for further investigation. They are 1) Testability, and 2) Elimination of CCF triggers. | Download | 06/01/2018 |
| Connecting LWRS Human Factors Engineering R&D to NUREG-0711 Elements and Modification Activities in Nuclear Power Plants | The content of NUREG-0711 Results Summary Reports is shared with U.S. nuclear power plants by LWRS Program through HFE technical reports to identify potential human engineering deficiencies with planned upgrades. | Download | 05/01/2018 |
| Migration of Older to New Digital Control Systems in Nuclear Power Plant Main Control Rooms | This report summarizes a plan for conducting a digital-to-digital migration of a legacy digital I&C system to a new digital I&C system in support of control room modernization activities. | Download | 04/01/2016 |
| Development of Improved Graphical Displays for an Advanced Outage Control Center, Employing Human Factors Principles for Outage Schedule Management | NL is developing an AOCC that is specifically designed to maximize the usefulness of communication and collaboration technologies for outage coordination and problem resolution activities. | Download | 09/01/2015 |
| Verification and Validation of Digitally Upgraded Control Rooms | The report presents the Guideline for Operational Nuclear Usability and Knowledge Elicitation (GONUKE), an approach that focuses safety evaluation across design phases. Finally, we explore opportunities for future research on V&V. | Download | 09/01/2015 |
| HSI Prototypes for the Human Systems Simulation Laboratory | HSI Prototypes for the Human Systems Simulation Laboratory, INL/EXT-15-36839 | Download | 09/01/2015 |
| Operator Performance Metrics for Control Room Modernization: A Practical Guide for Early Design Evaluation, R. Boring, J. Joe, T. Ulrich, and R. Lew, INL/EXT-14-31511 Revision 0, Idaho National Laboratory, March 2015. | This report identifies the process and metrics for evaluating human system interfaces as part of control room modernization. The report includes background information on design and evaluation, a thorough discussion of human performance measures, and a practical example of how the process and metrics have been used as part of a turbine control system upgrade during the formative stages of design. The process and metrics are geared toward generalizability to other applications and serve as a template for utilities undertaking their own control room modernization activities. | Download | 03/01/2015 |
| Computer-Based Procedures for Field Activities: Results from Three Evaluations at Nuclear Power Plants, J. Oxstrand, K. Le Blanc, and A. Bly, Idaho National Laboratory, INL/EXT-14-33212 Rev. 0, September 2014. | Computer-Based Procedures for Field Activities: Results from Three Evaluations at Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-14-33212, J. Oxstrand, K. Le Blanc, and A. Bly, Idaho National Laboratory, September 2014. | Download | 09/01/2014 |
| Human Factors Engineering Design Phase Report for Control Room Modernization, T. Ulrich, R. Boring, and R. Lew, Idaho National Laboratory, INL/EXT-14-33221, September 2014. | Human Factors Engineering Design Phase Report for Control Room Modernization, T. Ulrich, R. Boring, and R. Lew, Idaho National Laboratory, INL/EXT-14-33221, September 2014. | Download | 09/01/2014 |
| Baseline Human Factors and Ergonomics in Support of Control Room Modernization at Nuclear Power Plants, R. Boring and J. Joe, Idaho National Laboratory, INL/EXT-14-33223, September 2014. | Baseline Human Factors and Ergonomics in Support of Control Room Modernization at Nuclear Power Plants, R. Boring and J. Joe, Idaho National Laboratory, INL/EXT-14-33223, September 2014. | Download | 09/01/2014 |
| Strategy for Migration of Traditional to Hybrid Control Boards in a Nuclear Power Plant | Strategy for Migration of Traditional to Hybrid Control Boards in a Nuclear Power Plant, INL/EXT-14-32534, R. Boring, J. Joe, T. Ulrich, July 2014. | Download | 07/29/2014 |
| Light Water Reactor Sustainability Program Operator Performance Metrics For Control Room Modernization: A Practical Guide For Early Design Evaluation , R. Boring, R. Lew, T. Ulrich, and J. Joe, INL/EXT-14-31511, March 2014. | Light Water Reactor Sustainability Program Operator Performance Metrics For Control Room Modernization: A Practical Guide For Early Design Evaluation , R. Boring, R. Lew, T Ulrich, and J. Joe, INL/EXT-14-31511, March 2014. | Download | 03/01/2014 |
| Long-Term Instrumentation, Information, and Control Systems (II&C) Modernization Future Vision and Strategy, K. Thomas, B. Hallbert, Revision 3, INL/EXT-11-24154, November 2013. | Long-Term Instrumentation, Information, and Control Systems (II&C) Modernization Future Vision and Strategy, K. Thomas, B. Hallbert, INL/EXT-11-24154, Revision 3, November 2013. | Download | 11/01/2013 |
| A Reference Plan for Control Room Modernization: Planning and Analysis Phase, J. Hugo, R. Boring, L. Hanes, and K. Thomas INL/EXT-13-30109, September 2013. | A Reference Plan for Control Room Modernization: Planning and Analysis Phase, J. Hugo, R. Boring, L. Hanes, and K. Thomas INL/EXT-13-30109, September 2013. | Download | 09/01/2013 |
| Summary Report on Industrial and Regulatory Engagement Activities, K. Thomas, INL/EXT-12-27161, Revision 1, September 2013. | Summary Report on Industrial and Regulatory Engagement Activities, K. Thomas, INL/EXT-12-27161, Rev. 1, September 2013. | Download | 09/01/2013 |
| Digital Full-Scope Simulation of a Conventional Nuclear Power Plant Control Room, Phase 2: Installation of a Reconfigurable Simulator to Support Nuclear Plant Sustainability, R. Boring, V. Agarwal, K. Fitzgerald, J. Hugo, B. Hallbert, INL/EXT-13-28432, Re | Digital Full-Scope Simulation of a Conventional Nuclear Power Plant Control Room, Phase 2: Installation of a Reconfigurable Simulator to Support Nuclear Plant Sustainability, R. Boring, V. Agarwal, K. Fitzgerald, J. Hugo, B. Hallbert, INL/EXT-13-28432, March 2013. | Download | 03/01/2013 |
| Long-Term Instrumentation, Information, and Control Systems (II&C) Modernization Future Vision and Strategy, INL/EXT-11-24154 | Reliable instrumentation, information, and control (II&C) systems technologies are essential to ensuring safe and efficient operation of the U.S. light water reactor (LWR) fleet. These technologies affect every aspect of nuclear power plant (NPP) and balance-of-plant operations. They are varied and dispersed, encompassing systems from the main control room to primary systems and throughout the balance of the plant. They interact with every active component in the plant and serve as a kind of central nervous system. | Download | 02/01/2013 |
| Summary Report on Industrial and Regulatory Engagement Activities, K. Thomas, INL/MIS-12-27161, September 2012. | Summary Report on Industrial and Regulatory Engagement Activities, K. Thomas, INL/MIS-12-27161, September 2012. | Download | 05/01/2012 |
| Long-Term Instrumentation, Information, and Control Systems (II&C) Modernization Future Vision and Strategy. K.D. Thomas and B.P. Hallbert, INL/EXT-11-24154, Rev. 1, February 2012. | Long-Term Instrumentation, Information, and Control Systems (II&C) Modernization Future Vision and Strategy. K.D. Thomas and B.P. Halbert, INL/EXT-11-24154, Rev. 1, February 2012. | Download | 02/01/2012 |
| LWRS II&C Industry and Regulatory Engagement Activities for FY 2011. K. D. Thomas, INL/EXT-11-23451, September 2011. | LWRS II&C Industry and Regulatory Engagement Activities for FY 2011, INL/EXT-11-23451, K. D. Thomas, September 2011. | Download | 09/01/2011 |
| Advanced Instrumentation, Information and Control System Technologies: Nondestructive Examination Technologies FY11 Report, PNNL-20671 | Advanced Instrumentation, Information and Control System Technologies: Nondestructive Examination Technologies FY11 Report, R. M. Meyer, P. Ramuhalli, J. B. Coble, L. J. Bond, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, PNNL-20671, August 2011. | Download | 08/01/2011 |
| Report from the Light Water Reactor Sustainability Workshop on Advanced Instrumentation, Information, and Control Systems and Human-System Interface Technologies, B.P. Hallbert, and J.J. Persensky, INL, C Smidts and T. Aldemir, OSU, and J. Naser, EPRI, IN | Report from the Light Water Reactor Sustainability Workshop on Advanced Instrumentation, Information, and Control Systems and Human-System Interface Technologies, INL/EXT-09-16631, B. Hallbert, J. Persensky, C Smidts, T. Aldemir, J. Naser, INL/EXT-09-16631, August 2009. | Download | 08/01/2009 |
| Mapping Data to Support Optimum Work Automation: The Socio-Technical-Organizational Modeling Process, INL/RPT-24-80094 | The research team performed a detailed analysis of a significant event at a commercial NPP and plotted the outcome of our analysis on the layered loop model to highlight the areas of weakness. | Download | 08/01/2024 |
| Report Title | Brief Narrative | Link | Date |
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| Digitalization Guiding Principles and Method for Nuclear Industry Work Processes, INL/RPT-23-74429 | The LWRS Digitalization Project at INL seeks to leverage digital technologies to synthesize and transform work processes. We provide a state-of-the-art analysis of digitalized work processes in nuclear power and investigate ways in which researchers at INL and the nuclear industry can work together to identify what data to access, how to access it, what to do with the data, and most importantly, how to use the insights for decision-making across all levels within the business. | Download | 09/21/2023 |
| Mapping Data to Support Optimum Work Automation: The Socio-Technical-Organizational Modeling Process, INL/RPT-24-80094 | The research team performed a detailed analysis of a significant event at a commercial NPP and plotted the outcome of our analysis on the layered loop model to highlight the areas of weakness. | Download | 08/31/2024 |
| Optimizing Information Automation Using a New Method Based on System-Theoretic Process Analysis: Tool Development and Method Evaluation, INL/RPT-23-74217 | This report describes progress and findings for a program of research supporting the design and optimization of information automation systems for nuclear power plants (NPPs). Information automation is the customization and delivery of information for a work process, thereby providing users with intuitive, actionable information based on continuous measurements of plant performance. | Download | 08/21/2023 |
| Explainable Artificial Intelligence Technology for Predictive Maintenance, INL/RPT-23-74159 | In collaboration with Public Service Enterprise Group, Nuclear, LLC, completed development and demonstration of three aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies: performance, explainability, and trustworthiness. The work focused on leveraging specific metrics, developing a user-centric visualization interface, and performing human-in-the-loop evaluations to build user confidence in adoption of AI and machine learning technologies for risk-informed predictive maintenance strategy. | Download | 08/21/2023 |
| Technical Specification Surveillance Interval Extension Using Self-Diagnostics, ORNL/TM-2023/3008 | This report presents an evaluation of different information and data made available by the utility partner for a digital I&C system since its implementation and describes an application of the proposed methodology. The methodology seeks to take advantage of the self-diagnostics and OLM capabilities to reduce risk or reduce the level of qualitative monitoring assessment needed to perform a risk-informed surveillance test interval extension using existing NRC approved guidance or both. | Download | 08/16/2023 |
| Optimizing Information Automation Using a New Method Based on System-Theoretic Process Analysis, INL/RPT-23-73099 | This report describes the interim progress for research supporting the design and optimization of information automation systems for nuclear power plants. Much of the domestic nuclear fleet is currently focused on modernizing technologies and processes, including transitioning toward digitalization in the control room and elsewhere throughout the plant, along with a greater use of automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, and other emerging technologies. | Download | 06/16/2023 |
| Demonstration of the Human and Technology Integration Guidance for the Design of Plant-Specific Advanced Automation and Data Visualization Techniques, INL/RPT-23-71395 | This report presents interim findings of two key collaborations with United States utilities currently planning and executing large-scale digital instrumentation and control modifications to their main control rooms. While these collaborations are ongoing, this report presents lessons learned in the demonstration of the human and technology integration methodology. | Download | 03/13/2023 |
| A Novel Data Obfuscation Method to Share Nuclear Data for Machine Learning Application, INL/RPT-22-69871 | The nuclear power industry is data-rich and these data introduce a tremendous potential for automation and cost savings. On the other hand, research organizations, among other stakeholders, have very capable methods and solutions often developed using simulated or synthetic data due to the lack of real data. One cause of this disconnect is data privacy. Data privacy is of paramount importance in all industries, but especially the nuclear industry. This challenge motivated the data obfuscation method called deceptive infusion of data (DIOD). | Download | 11/14/2022 |
| Process Anomaly Detection for Sparsely Labeled Events in Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-21-64303, September 2021 | Process Anomaly Detection for Sparsely Labeled Events in Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-21-64303, J. Farber, A. Al Rashdan, H. Abdel-Khalik, Y. Li, M. Abdo, D. Mandelli, D. Huang, September 2021. | Download | 09/30/2021 |
| Machine Learning and Economic Models to Enable Risk-Informed Condition Based Maintenance of a Nuclear Plant Asset, INL/EXT-21-61984 | The R&D activities reported lay the foundation to develop and demonstrate a digital automated platform to centralize the implementation of condition monitoring. Development of fault signatures and ML diagnostic models will be extended to other CWP, CWP motor, and system-level faults in the future. | Download | 03/26/2021 |
| Concept for Integrated Multi-Modal Online Piping Monitoring System along with Data Fusion and Advanced Data Analytical Algorithms Using High- Resolution Fiber Optics Sensors, INL/EXT-20-59810 | Concept for Integrated Multi-Modal Online Piping Monitoring System along with Data Fusion and Advanced Data Analytical Algorithms Using High- Resolution Fiber Optics Sensors, INL/EXT-20-59810, A. Gribok, M. Wang, J. Wu, Q. Wang, A. Venketeswaran, K. Zhao, K. Chen, September 2020. | Download | 09/17/2020 |
| An Applied Strategy for Using Empirical and Hybrid Models in Online Monitoring, INL/EXT-20-59688 | An Applied Strategy for Using Empirical and Hybrid Models in Online Monitoring, INL/EXT-20-59688, A. Rashdan, H. Abdel-Khalik, K. Giraud, L. Griffel, D. Guillen, A. Varuttamaseni, September 2020. | Download | 09/11/2020 |
| Concrete Structure Health Monitoring Using Vibroacoustic Testing and Machine Learning, INL/EXT-20-59941 | Concrete Structure Health Monitoring Using Vibroacoustic Testing and Machine Learning, INL/EXT-20-59941, M. Miele, P. Karve, S. Mahadevan, V. Agarwal, September 2020. | Download | 09/03/2020 |
| Automating Fire Watch in Industrial Environments through Machine Learning-Enabled Visual Monitoring, INL/EXT-19-55703 | Automating Fire Watch in Industrial Environments through Machine Learning-Enabled Visual Monitoring, INL-EXT-19-55703, A. Rashdan, M. Griffel, L. Powell, September 2019. | Download | 09/16/2019 |
| Preliminary Results of a Bounded Exhaustive Testing Study for Software in Embedded Digital Devices in Nuclear Power Applications, INL/EXT-19-55606 | Preliminary Results of a Bounded Exhaustive Testing Study for Software in Embedded Digital Devices in Nuclear Power Applications, INL/EXT-19-55606, C. Elks, A. Jayakumar, A. Collins, R. Hite, T. Karles, C. Deloglos, B. Simmons, A. Tantawy, S. Gautham, September 2019. | Download | 09/16/2019 |
| Report for 2.2.1 Task 3: Develop and Document an Advanced Human System Interface for the Generic Pressurized Water Reactor Simulator, INL/EXT-19-55788 | Report for 2.2.1 Task 3: Develop and Document an Advanced Human System Interface for the Generic Pressurized Water Reactor Simulator, INL/EXT-19-55788, R. McDonald, A. Ove Braseth, J. Joe, September 2019. | Download | 09/16/2019 |
| Data Integration Aggregated Model and Ontology for Nuclear Deployment (DIAMOND): Preliminary Model and Ontology, INL/EXT-19-55610 | Data Integration Aggregated Model and Ontology for Nuclear Deployment (DIAMOND): Preliminary Model and Ontology, INL/EXT-19-55610, A. Rashdan, J. Browning, C. Ritter, September 2019. | Download | 09/20/2019 |
| Automating Surveillance Activities in a Nuclear Power Plant, INL/EXT-19-55620 | Automating Surveillance Activities in a Nuclear Power Plant, INL/EXT-19-55620 | Download | 09/16/2019 |
| Subtle Process-Anomalies Detection Using Machine-Learning Methods, INL/EXT-19-55629 | Subtle Process-Anomalies Detection Using Machine-Learning Methods, INL/EXT-19-55629, A. Rashdan, M. Griffel, R. Boza, D. Guillen, September 2019. | Download | 09/16/2019 |
| Method and Application of Data Integration at a Nuclear Power Plant, INL/EXt-19-54294 | Creating a data warehouse in a plant or a data broker for a fleet of plants requires overcoming multiple challenges, including the lack of a standard form of storing and using data and the lack of integration methods to compare and map the different data sources. This effort develops and demonstrates a data integration method and application through data fusion and data warehousing pilots. | Download | 06/16/2019 |
| Developing a Roadmap for Total Nuclear Plant Transformation, INL/EXT-19-54766 | Developing a Roadmap for Total Nuclear Plant Transformation, INL/EXT-19-54766 | Download | 06/16/2019 |
| Vibration-based Techniques for Concrete Structural-health Monitoring, INL/EXT-19-53248 | Vibration-based Techniques for Concrete Structural-health Monitoring, INL/EXT-19-53248 | Download | 03/21/2019 |
| Integrated Risk-Informed Condition-Based Maintenance Capability and Automated Platform, PKM-DOC-21-0007 | The primary objective of this proposed research project is to integrate advancements in online monitoring and data analytic techniques with advanced risk assessment methodologies to reduce operating costs and enhance the reliability of commercial nuclear power plants (NPPs). | Download | 09/21/2018 |
| Development of a Technology Roadmap for Online Monitoring of Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-18-52206 | Development of a Technology Roadmap for Online Monitoring of Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-18-52206 | Download | 12/21/2018 |
| Specification of a Bounded Exhaustive Testing Study for a Software-based Embedded Digital Device, INL/EXT-18-52032 | Specification of a Bounded Exhaustive Testing Study for a Software-based Embedded Digital Device, INL/EXT-18-52032 | Download | 11/21/2018 |
| Casting of Reinforced Concrete Beam: Casting of Reinforced Concrete Beam: Project Progress, INL/EXT-18-51461 | Casting of Reinforced Concrete Beam: Casting of Reinforced, INL/EXT-18-5146 | Download | 09/21/2018 |
| Automation Technologies Impact on the Work Process of Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-18-51457 | Automation Technologies Impact on the Work Process of Nuclear Power Plants | Download | 09/11/2018 |
| Automation of Data Collection Methods for Online Monitoring of Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-18-51456. | Automation of Data Collection Methods for Online Monitoring of Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-18-51456 | Download | 09/11/2018 |
| Automated Work Packages: Radio Frequency Identification, Bluetooth Beacons, and Video Applications in the Nuclear Power Industry | Automated Work Packages: Radio Frequency Identification, Bluetooth Beacons, and Video Applications in the Nuclear Power Industry, INL/EXT-17-43264 | Download | 03/11/2016 |
| Potential to Extend the Range of Established Online Monitoring Technologies, | Potential to Extend the Range of Established Online Monitoring Technologies, Such as Guided Waves in Nuclear Power Plant Systems, INL/EXT-17-43242 | Download | 09/18/2017 |
| Seamless Digital Environment – Data Analytics Use Case Study | Seamless Digital Environment – Data Analytics Use Case Study, INL/EXT-17- 42918 | Download | 08/11/2017 |
| Interrogation of Alkali-Silica Reaction Degraded Concrete Samples using Acoustic and Thermal Techniques to Support Development of a Structural Health Monitoring Framework | Interrogation of Alkali-Silica Reaction Degraded Concrete Samples using Acoustic and Thermal Techniques to Support Development of a Structural Health Monitoring Framework, INL/EXT-17-41852 | Download | 09/16/2017 |
| Computer-Based Procedures for Field Workers – FY16 Research Activities | Computer-Based Procedures for Field Workers – FY16 Research Activities, INL/EXT-39984 | Download | 09/17/2016 |
| Framework for Structural Online Health Monitoring of Aging and Degradation of Secondary Systems due to some Aspects of Erosion | Framework for Structural Online Health Monitoring of Aging and Degradation of Secondary Systems due to some Aspects of Erosion, INL/EXT-16-39903 | Download | 09/16/2016 |
| Design Guidance for Computer-Based Procedures for Field Workers | Design Guidance for Computer-Based Procedures for Field Workers, INL-EXT-16-3980 | Download | 09/16/2016 |
| Data Analysis of Different Nondestructive Testing Techniques to Monitor Concrete Structure Degradation due to Alkali-Silica Reaction | Data Analysis of Different Nondestructive Testing Techniques to Monitor Concrete Structure Degradation due to Alkali-Silica Reaction, INL/EXT-16-39915 | Download | 09/16/2016 |
| A Business Case for Nuclear Plant Control Room Modernization | A Business Case for Nuclear Plant Control Room Modernization, INL/EXT-16-39098 | Download | 04/16/2021 |
| Automated Work Package: Conceptual Design and Data Architecture | Automated Work Package: Conceptual Design and Data Architecture, INL-EXT-16-38809 | Download | 04/16/2016 |
| A Demonstration of Concrete Structural Health Monitoring Framework for Degradation due to Alkali-Silica Reaction | A Demonstration of Concrete Structural Health Monitoring Framework for Degradation due to Alkali-Silica Reaction, INL-EXT-16-38602, S. Mahadevan, V. Agarwal, K. Neal, P. Nath, Y. Bao, G. Cai, P. Orme, D. Adams, D. Kosson, April 2016. | Download | 03/16/2016 |
| Digital Architecture Planning Model | Digital Architecture Planning Model, INL/EXT-16-38220 | Download | 03/16/2016 |
| A Business Case for Advanced Outage Management | A Business Case for Advanced Outage Management, INL/EXT-16-38265 | Download | 03/16/2016 11:40:53 |
| Online Monitoring of Induction Motors | Online Monitoring of Induction Motors, INL/EXT-15-36681 | Download | 01/11/2016 |
| Monitoring, Modeling, and Diagnosis of Alkali-Silica- Reaction in Small Concrete Samples | Monitoring, Modeling, and Diagnosis of Alkali-Silica- Reaction in Small Concrete Samples, INL/EXT-15-36683, V. Agarwal, G. Cai, A. Gribok, P. Nath, R. Hansley, K. Neal, Y. Bao, S. Mahadevan, September 2015. | Download | 09/11/2015 |
| Computer-Based Procedures for Field Workers—Result and Insights– from Three Usability and Interface Design Evaluations – Results from a Gap Analysis INL/EXT-15-36662 September 2015 | Digital Architecture – Results from a Gap Analysis, J. Oxstrand, K. Thomas, K. Fitzgerald, INL/EXT-15-36662 September 2015. | Download | 09/21/2015 |
| Computer-Based Procedures for Field Workers—Result and Insights from Three Usability and Interface Design Evaluations INL/EXT-15-36658 September 2015 | Computer-Based Procedures for Field Workers—Result and Insights from Three Usability and Interface Design Evaluations, J. Oxstrand, K. Le Blanc, A. Bly, H. Medema, W. Hill, INL/EXT-15-36658, September 2015. | Download | 09/11/2018 |
| Requirements for Control Room Computer-Based Procedures for use in Hybrid Control Rooms, K. Le Blanc, J. Oxstrand, and J. Joe, INL/EXT-15-35284 Revision 0, Idaho National Laboratory, May 2015. | Requirements for Control Room Computer-Based Procedures for use in Hybrid Control Rooms, K. Le Blanc, J. Oxstrand, and J. Joe, INL/EXT-15-35284 Revision 0, Idaho National Laboratory, May 2015. | Download | 09/08/2015 |
| A Simple Demonstration of Concrete Structural Health Monitoring Framework, S. Mahadevan, V. Agarwal, G.i Cai, P. Nath, Y. Bao, J. Maria Bru Brea, N. Myrent, D. Koester, D. Adams, and D. Kosson, INL/EXT-15-34729 Revision 0, March 2015. | A Simple Demonstration of Concrete Structural Health Monitoring Framework, S. Mahadevan, V. Agarwal, G. Cai, P. Nath, Y. Bao, J. Maria Bru Brea, N. Myrent, D. Koester, D. Adams, and D. Kosson, INL/EXT-15-34729 Revision 0, March 2015. | Download | 03/01/2015 |
| Cyber Security Evaluation of II&C Technologies, K. Thomas, Idaho National Laboratory; M. Thow, T. Kenny, L Watkins, AREVA Inc., INL/EXT-14-33609, Revision 0, November 2014. | Cyber Security Evaluation of II&C Technologies, K. Thomas, Idaho National Laboratory; M. Thow, T. Kenny, L Watkins, AREVA Inc., INL/EXT-14-33609, Revision 0, November 2014. | Download | 11/01/2014 |
| Digital Technology Business Case Methodology Guide | Digital Technology Business Case Methodology Guide, INL/EXT-14-33129, K. Thomas, S. Lawrie, A. Hart, C. Viahoplus, S. Madden, September 2014. | Download | 09/06/2014 |
| Computer-Based Procedures for Field Worker – Identified Benefits | Computer-Based Procedures for Field Worker – Identified Benefits, INL/EXT-14-33011, J. Oxstrand, K. Le Blanc, September 2014. | Download | 09/06/2014 |
| Digital Architecture Project Plan | Digital Architecture Project Plan, INL/EXT-14-33177, K. Thomas, September 2014. | Download | 09/01/2014 |
| Diagnostic and Prognostic Models for Generator Step-Up Transformers, V. Agarwal, N. Lybeck, and B. Pham, Idaho National Laboratory, INL/EXT-14-33124, September 2014. | Diagnostic and Prognostic Models for Generator Step-Up Transformers, INL/EXT-14-33124, V. Agarwal, N. Lybeck, and B. Pham, Idaho National Laboratory, September 2014. | Download | 09/01/2014 |
| Automated Work Packages Architecture: An Initial Set of Human Factors and Instrumentation and Controls Requirements, V. Agarwal, J. Oxstrand, and K. Le Blanc, Idaho National Laboratory, INL/EXT-14-33172 Rev. 0, September 2014. | Automated Work Packages Architecture: An Initial Set of Human Factors and Instrumentation and Controls Requirements, INL/EXT-14-33172, V. Agarwal, J. Oxstrand, and K. Le Blanc, Idaho National Laboratory, September 2014. | Download | 09/01/2014 |
| Guidelines for Implementation of an Advanced Outage Control Center to Improve Outage Coordination, Problem Resolution, and Outage Risk Management, S. St. Germain, R. Farris. A. Whaley, H. Medema, and D. Gertman, Idaho National Laboratory, INL/EXT-14-33182 | Guidelines for Implementation of an Advanced Outage Control Center to Improve Outage Coordination, Problem Resolution, and Outage Risk Management, S. St. Germain, R. Farris. A. Whaley, H. Medema, and D. Gertman, Idaho National Laboratory, INL/EXT-14-33182, September 2014. | Download | 09/01/2012 |
| Interim Report on Concrete Degradation Mechanisms and Online Monitoring Techniques, S. Mahadevan, V. Agarwal, K. Neal, D. Kosson, and D. Adams, Idaho National Laboratory, INL/EXT-14-33134 Rev. 0, September 2014. | Interim Report on Concrete Degradation Mechanisms and Online Monitoring Techniques, S. Mahadevan, V. Agarwal, K. Neal, D. Kosson, and D. Adams, Idaho National Laboratory, INL/EXT-14-33134, September 2014. | Download | 09/01/2014 |
| Status Report on the Development of Micro-Scheduling Software for the Advanced Outage Control Center Project, S. St. Germain, K. Thomas, J. Joe, and R. Farris, Idaho National Laboratory, INL/EXT-14-33036 Rev. 0, September 2014. | Status Report on the Development of Micro-Scheduling Software for the Advanced Outage Control Center Project, S. St. Germain, K. Thomas, J. Joe, and R. Farris, Idaho National Laboratory, INL/EXT-14-33036, September 2014. | Download | 09/01/2014 |
| Development of Methodologies for Technology Deployment for Advanced Outage Control Centers That Improve Outage Coordination, Problem Resolution and Outage Risk Management, S. St. Germain, R. Farris, and H. Medema, INL/EXT-13-29934, Revision 0, September 2 | Development of Methodologies for Technology Deployment for Advanced Outage Control Centers That Improve Outage Coordination, Problem Resolution and Outage Risk Management, S. St. Germain, R. Farris, and H. Medema, INL/EXT-13-29934, September 2013. | Download | 09/14/2013 |
| Computer-Based Procedures for Field Workers: Results from Three Evaluation Studies, J. Oxstrand, K. Le Blanc, and A. Bly, INL/EXT-13-30183, September 2013. | Computer-Based Procedures for Field Workers: Results from Three Evaluation Studies, J. Oxstrand, K. Le Blanc, and A. Bly, INL/EXT-13-30183, September 2013. | Download | 10/21/2013 |
| Installation of Halden Reactor Project Digital Interface Prototypes in the Human Systems Simulation Laboratory, INL/EXT-13-29039 | Installation of Halden Reactor Project Digital Interface Prototypes in the Human Systems Simulation Laboratory, INL/EXT-13-29039 | Download | 05/09/2013 |
| Guidance for Deployment of Mobile Technologies for Nuclear Power Plant Field Workers, R. K. Farris, H. Medema, INL/EXT-12-27094, September 2012. | Guidance for Deployment of Mobile Technologies for Nuclear Power Plant Field Workers, R. K. Farris, H. Medema, INL/EXT-12-27094, September 2012. | Download | 09/11/2012 |
| Online Monitoring Technical Basis and Analysis Framework for Large Power Transformers; Interim Report for FY 2012, N. J. Lybeck, V. Agarwal, B. T. Pham, H. D. Medema, K. Fitzgerald, INL/EXT-12-27181, September 2012. | Online Monitoring Technical Basis and Analysis Framework for Large Power Transformers; Interim Report for FY 2012, N. J. Lybeck, V. Agarwal, B. T. Pham, H. D. Medema, K. Fitzgerald, INL/EXT-12-27181, September 2012. | Download | 09/09/2012 |
| Evaluation of Computer-Based Procedure System Prototype, J. Oxstrand, K. Le Blanc, S. Hays, INL/EXT-12-27155, September 2012. | Evaluation of Computer-Based Procedure System Prototype, J. Oxstrand, K. Le Blanc, S. Hays, INL/EXT-12-27155, September 2012. | Download | 09/08/2012 |
| Digital Full-Scope Mockup of a Conventional Nuclear Power Plant Control Room, Phase I: Installation of a Utility Simulator at the Idaho National Laboratory, R. Boring, V. Agarwal, J. Joe, and J. Persensky, June 2012. | Digital Full-Scope Mockup of a Conventional Nuclear Power Plant Control Room, Phase I: Installation of a Utility Simulator at the Idaho National Laboratory, R. Boring, V. Agarwal, J. Joe, and J. Persensky, June 2012. | Download | 04/08/2012 |
| Computer Based- Procedures for Field Workers in Nuclear Power Plants: Development of a Model of Procedure Usage and Identification of Requirements | Computer Based- Procedures for Field Workers in Nuclear Power Plants: Development of a Model of Procedure Usage and Identification of Requirements, INL/-12-25671, J. Oxstrand, K. Le Blanc, April 2012. | Download | 04/08/2012 |
| ION Work R+A8eduction Opportunity Realization Demonstration, INL/RPT-24-80282 | Researchers calculated that the modernized accredited training course reduced the time necessary to prepare and deliver the training material by a factor of 8:1. The amount of time learners spend in class could be reduced by this same factor. In other words, if a course took 8 hours to deliver a class, the new CBT instruction would take just over 1 hour. | Download | 03/16/2013 |
| Scalable Methods to Automate Manual Work Management Activities Using Artificial Intelligence, INL/RPT-24-80159 | This research developed an approach to substantially reduce these costs. By conducting a comprehensive analysis of the process, the research identified key areas where artificial intelligence could be used to automate work, focusing on labor-intensive processes. Quantifying the potential cost savings achievable through artificial intelligence formed a compelling business case for investing in this technology. | Download | 08/01/2024 |
| Integrated Operations in Nuclear: A Strategic Approach Addressing Workforce Attraction and Knowledge Retention, INL/RPT-24-80098 | This report discusses how ION serves as a framework for incremental modernization, fostering a business model that not only adapts to market and technology fluctuations but also appeals to the next-generation workforce. It examines strategies to attract and retain talent, including transitioning to digital instrumentation and control systems, upskilling, and fostering a culture of trust and innovation. | Download | 08/01/2024 |
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| Development of Human and Technology Integration Guidance for Work Optimization and Effective Use of Information, INL/RPT-24-77684 | This report describes the development of an extension of the human and technology integration methodology, herein referred to as the Human Integration and Technology Task Force for Work Management Optimization (HITT), to support the safe, reliable, and efficient use of proposed innovations with the intended users in their intended environment to perform their intended tasks. The intent of this work is to provide practical guidance for industry to follow to ensure that the proposed digital technologies are implemented in a way that are usable to the intended users in the intended environment. | Download | 04/30/2024 |
| Digitalization Mapping and Assessment Process Supporting ION Strategic Transformation Activities, INL/RPT-24-80099 | This research is focused on helping the nuclear industry understand how to digitize and digitalize their NPPs so that they can design their modernization solutions to be scalable, sustainable, and integrated both laterally and horizontally within their organization. That is, this research creates a digital transformation in NPPs by reshaping work processes and by identifying business efficiencies. | Download | 04/30/2024 |
| Integrated Operations for Nuclear: Work Reduction Opportunity Demonstration, INL/RPT-24-80256 | This ION WRO demonstration report was developed to provide illustrative, specific, and actionable direction for intertwined PTPG changes associated with digital modernization efforts. The coordinated changes in these areas are intended to maximize safe plant operational and economic performance. This includes enabling WROs associated with detailed configuration, implementation, and use of digital systems and how they are supported over their lifecycle. | Download | 08/27/2024 |
| Integrated Operations in Nuclear: A Strategic Approach Addressing Workforce Attraction and Knowledge Retention, INL/RPT-24-80098 | This report discusses how ION serves as a framework for incremental modernization, fostering a business model that not only adapts to market and technology fluctuations but also appeals to the next-generation workforce. It examines strategies to attract and retain talent, including transitioning to digital instrumentation and control systems, upskilling, and fostering a culture of trust and innovation. | Download | 08/27/2024 |
| ION Work Reduction Opportunity Realization Demonstration, INL/RPT-24-80282 | Researchers calculated that the modernized accredited training course reduced the time necessary to prepare and deliver the training material by a factor of 8:1. The amount of time learners spend in class could be reduced by this same factor. In other words, if a course took 8 hours to deliver a class, the new CBT instruction would take just over 1 hour. | Download | 08/28/2024 |
| Human and Technology Integration Evaluation of Advanced Automation and Data Visualization, INL/RPT-23-74346 | The reason for the gap in operating and maintenance costs can be attributed at least in part to the advent of new digital technologies that other electricity generating industries are currently using. Advanced capabilities, including I&C systems, advanced automation and analytics, and a greater span of data integration (i.e., connectedness), across these nonnuclear plants have transformed the way work is performed and ultimately given them a competitive advantage in terms of the cost required for operating, maintaining, and supporting them. | Download | 08/30/2023 |
| Pilot Business Case Analysis for Digital Infrastructure, INL/RPT-23-74393 | Digital Infrastructure Pilot Business Case Objective One: Addressing Concerns with Implementation Costs by Demonstrating Long-Term Value of Digital I&C Modernization. The first major objective of this report and the wider LWRS research is to relieve the concern associated with prohibitively high implementation costs of plant I&C upgrades. This is addressed through demonstrating the long-term net economic value of digital upgrades with an in-depth exposition of the business case for, and detailed process associated with digital I&C modernizations. | Download | 08/30/2023 |
| Extending Data-Driven Anomaly Detection Methods to Transient Power Conditions in Nuclear Power Plants, INL/RPT-23-73933 | Historically, nuclear power plants have operated predominantly at or near full power, meaning that most of the data collected are in this operating regime. Therefore, data-driven anomaly detection methods that are developed using this data can perform well at full power operations. This presents a challenge when the power drops (referred to as a transient) and may result in false alarms due to the lack of historical data at those new power levels. The current approach to handling this challenge is to turn the anomaly detection algorithms off during transients, causing missed detections. This effort developed and tested multiple data-driven anomaly detection methods that can extend to transient conditions. | Download | 08/23/2023 |
| Demonstration and Evaluation of the Human-Technology Integration Guidance for Plant Modernization, INL/RPT-22-70538 | The scope of this work documents the demonstration of the recently developed human and technology integration methodology, as applied to developing a new vision and concept of operations for a major U.S. nuclear power plant fleet. This report focuses on the methodological aspects of developing a vision and concept of operations. This report shares the tools, activities, and lessons learned during a modernization currently underway for industry as a whole to consider when planning any significant digital modification and developing a new vision and concept of operations. | Download | 12/15/2022 |
| Demonstration and Evaluation of the Human-Technology Integration Function Allocation Methodology, INL/RPT-22-68472 | Demonstration and Evaluation of the Human-Technology Integration Function Allocation Methodology, INL/RPT-22-68472, August 2022. | Download | 08/11/2020 |
| Development of an Assessment Methodology That Enables the Nuclear Industry to Evaluate Adoption of Advanced Automation, INL/EXT-21-64320 | Development of an Assessment Methodology That Enables the Nuclear Industry to Evaluate Adoption of Advanced Automation, INL/EXT-21-64320, C. Kovesdi, Z. Spielman, R. Hill. J. Mohon, T. Miyake, C. Pederson, September 2021. | Download | 12/15/2022 |
| Towards a Deeper Understanding of Automation Transparency in the Operation of Nuclear Plants, INL/EXT-20-59469 | Towards a Deeper Understanding of Automation Transparency in the Operation of Nuclear Plants, INL/EXT-20-59469, G. Skraaning, G. Jamieson, J. Joe, August 2020. | Download | 08/04/2020 |
| Report for 2.2.1 Task 5: Develop and Document a State-Based Alarm System for a Nuclear Power Plant Control Room Using Machine Learning, NL/EXT-19-55368 | Report for 2.2.1 Task 5: Develop and Document a State-Based Alarm System for a Nuclear Power Plant Control Room Using Machine Learning, INL/EXT-19-55368, J. Langstrand, H. Nguyen, R. McDonald, August 2019. | Download | 08/18/2019 |
| Report for 2.2.1 Task 1: Support of Operator in the Loop Studies to be Conducted in the HSSL, INL/EXT-18-51360 | Report for 2.2.1 Task 1: Support of Operator in the Loop Studies to be Conducted in the HSSL, INL/EXT-18-51360 | Download | 09/20/2018 |
| Report for 2.2.1 Task 2: Provide Support for the Human Factors Studies Conducted for the LWRS Control Room Modernization Project for PVNGS, INL/EXT-18-51358 | Report for 2.2.1 Task 2: Provide Support for the Human Factors Studies Conducted for the LWRS Control Room Modernization Project for PVNGS, INL/EXT-18-51358 | Download | 09/20/2018 |
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| Complete Evaluation of ION Cost Reduction Opportunities for LWRS Program Pathways, INL/RPT-23-74595 | The purpose and mission of the Integrated Operations for Nuclear Business Model and research effort at Light Water Reactors Sustainability (LWRS) Program is to identify and integrate technological and programmatic changes and modernizations to nuclear plant operations. These changes, called “work reduction opportunities,” are first advanced and integrated into the integrated operations for nuclear model then verified and explored further in applied ways with partnering utilities and plant sites. As the integrated operations for nuclear model gains structure, researchers actively seek to incorporate new work reduction opportunities as components to the existing work reduction opportunities suite from ongoing research within the LWRS Program. To achieve this, each pathway in the LWRS Program was assessed, and interviews conducted with each pathway lead to gather insights into current and future research and development efforts that could contribute to the creation of new work reduction activities. | Download | 09/27/2023 |
| Development of a Technical, Economic, and Risk Assessment Framework for the Evaluation of Work Reduction Opportunities, INL/RPT-23-74724 | The report concludes by summarizing the overall effort and implications for utility modernization. The performance of the screening and TERA are discussed as well as the impact on the nuclear industry. The TERA process enables utilities to evaluate and inform investment decisions for WROs and mitigate any potential risks. Through this research, we provide utilities with a valuable framework to optimize operations, reduce costs, and drive continuous process improvement. | Download | 09/27/2023 |
| Applying the ION Business Model to a Domestic Nuclear Plant: Assessment and Transformation Implementation Plan, INL/RPT-23-73942 | The purpose of this report is to communicate the next phase of research associated with the Integrated Operations for Nuclear (ION) business model advanced and detailed by the researchers who are part of the Light Water Reactor Sustainability (LWRS) Program. Previous reports detailed work-reduction opportunities and their potential impact on savings, operations and maintenance (O&M) cost reductions to domestic nuclear plants. Advancing the concept once again, researchers have developed and now tested a methodology for assessing a nuclear plant and developing a roadmap for implementation of ION. This report describes that process, which was completed with a domestic nuclear site partner. | Download | 09/26/2023 |
| Development of Analysis Methods that Integrate Numeric and Textual Equipment Reliability Data, INL/RPT-23-74530 | In this report we show in detail how the integration and reasoning from numeric and textual ER data elements is performed. First, we present the developed library of MBSE modelsthat focus on common NPP systems and assets. Then we show the development of computational methods designed to process and analyze numeric and textual ER data elements simultaneously. Here, we apply the developed computational methods on the circulating water system of an existing NPP. Our final considerations provide additional insights on further potential applications of these methods to support additional NPP decisions. | Download | 09/16/2023 |
| Integrated Operations for Nuclear: Work Reduction Opportunity Demonstration Strategy, INL/RPT-23-74671 | This document leverages these select ION WROs as a starting point to initiate a specific WRO demonstration strategy. The strategy addresses the select ION WROs categories described above with the intent of applying this outline to other WROs in the future. | Download | 09/15/2023 |
| FY 23 ION-Based Approaches to Address Labor and Knowledge Retention, INL/RPT-23-73454 | A review of published reports and knowledge gained by working in the nuclear energy sector will form the basis for this scoping study. This study will not seek to draw any conclusions regarding the underlying causes of these personnel issues but will attempt to ask questions and help outline future research. The Integrated Operations for Nuclear business model provides opportunities to partially mitigate some of the current issues facing staffing the nuclear fleet. | Download | 08/29/2023 |
| Integrated Operations for Nuclear Business Operation Model Analysis and Industry Validation INL/RPT-22-68671 Rev 1 | A selected group of utilities verified details of the work reduction opportunities and inputs to the ION model first published in the original report. | Download | 01/26/2023 |
| A Novel Data Obfuscation Method to Share Nuclear Data for Machine Learning Application, INL/RPT-22-69871 | The nuclear power industry is data-rich and these data introduce a tremendous potential for automation and cost savings. On the other hand, research organizations, among other stakeholders, have very capable methods and solutions often developed using simulated or synthetic data due to the lack of real data. One cause of this disconnect is data privacy. Data privacy is of paramount importance in all industries, but especially the nuclear industry. This challenge motivated the data obfuscation method called deceptive infusion of data (DIOD). | Download | 11/15/2022 |
| Integrated Operations for Nuclear Business Operation Model Analysis and Industry Validation, INL/RPT-22-68671 | Integrated Operations for Nuclear Business Operation Model Analysis and Industry Validation, INL/RPT-22-68671, August 2022. | Download | 08/30/2022 |
| Using Information Automation and Human Technology Integration to Implement Integrated Operations for Nuclear, INL/RPT-22-68076 | Using Information Automation and Human Technology Integration to Implement Integrated Operations for Nuclear, INL/RPT-22-68076, July 2022 | Download | 07/28/2022 |
| Nuclear Work Function Innovation Tool Set Development for Performance Improvement and Human Systems Integration, INL/EXT-21-64428 | Nuclear Work Function Innovation Tool Set Development for Performance Improvement and Human Systems Integration, INL/EXT-21-64428, C. Kovesdi, J. Mohon, K. Thomas, J. Remer, J. Joe, L. Hanes, M. Dainoff, L. Hettinger, September 2021. | Download | 09/29/2021 |
| Process for Significant Nuclear Work Function Innovation Based on Integrated Operations Concepts, INL/EXT-21-64134 | A selected group of utilities verified details of the work reduction opportunities and inputs to the ION model first published in the original report. Verification categories included capital cost, technology requirements, and operational and maintenance savings, among others. Researchers then modeled the data points and data ranges using probabilistic analysis to predict the likelihood of positive or negative net present value outcomes. | Download | 08/26/2021 |
| Usability Evaluation of the Innovation Portal and Integrated Capability Analysis Platform, INL/EXT-21-63101 | Usability Evaluation of the Innovation Portal and Integrated Capability Analysis Platform, INL/EXT-21-63101, J. Mohon, C. Pederson, C. Kovesdi, J. Joe, June 2021. | Download | 08/26/2021 |
| Report for 2.2.1 Task 5: Develop and Document a State-Based Alarm System for a Nuclear Power Plant Control Room Using Machine Learning, INL/EXT-20-60549 | Report for 2.2.1 Task 5: Develop and Document a State-Based Alarm System for a Nuclear Power Plant Control Room Using Machine Learning, INL/EXT-20-60549, J. Langstrand, R. McDonald H. Nguyen, November 2020. | Download | 11/12/2020 |
| Report on the Use and Function of the Work Function Analysis Tool and Nuclear Innovation Portal, INL/EXT-20-59827 | Report on the Use and Function of the Work Function Analysis Tool and Nuclear Innovation Portal, INL/EXT-20-59827, C. Kovesdi, K. Thomas, S. Remer, J. Boyce, September 2020. | Download | 09/20/2020 |
| Analysis and Planning Framework for Nuclear Plant Transformation, INL/EXT-20-59537 | This report provides an analysis and planning framework for transforming the current NPP operating model via transferable learnings from the North Sea O&G industry. This framework is termed “Integrated Operations for Nuclear”. This report describes the key principles and methods of IO and how they are being applied via collaboration between the DOE LWRS Program and Xcel Energy in an initiative to transform the NPP operating model in order to foster performance improvement and long-term sustainability. | Download | 08/01/2020 |
| Modeling and Simulation Introducing hardware-in-the-loop capabilities to the Human Systems Simulation Laboratory, INL/MIS-19-55969 | Modeling and Simulation Introducing hardware-in-the-loop capabilities to the Human Systems Simulation Laboratory, INL/MIS-19-55969, B. Rice, J. Lehmer, R. England, September 2019. | Download | 09/24/2019 |
| Data Architecture and Analytics Requirements for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications to Achieve Condition-Based Maintenance, INL/RPT-22-70350 | This report identifies some of the important requirements that need to be considered as part of the data evolution for the condition-based maintenance application on a circulating water system in an nuclear power plant. The concept of data evolution converts data into information, which in turn is converted into insight, decision, and action. An overview of AI design, development, deployment, and operation principles is introduced to support the lifecycle of AI technologies. | Download | 11/20/2022 |
| Development of a Cloud-based Application to Enable a Scalable Risk-informed Predictive Maintenance Strategy at Nuclear Power Plants, INL/RPT-22-70543 | This report covers certain regulatory and security aspects that may concern licensees looking to implement cloud computing. The report also focuses on the integration of sensor database storage, the application of cloud resources to predictive maintenance, and the identification of technological and economic hurdles associated with moving to a cloud-computing-based architecture. | Download | 11/20/2022 |
| Report for 2.2.1 Task 4: Software-Based Tools to Support Human-System Evaluation Studies, INL/EXT-19-55789 | Report for 2.2.1 Task 4: Software-Based Tools to Support Human-System Evaluation Studies, INL/EXT-19-55789, M. Hildebrandt, J. Langstrand, H. Nguyen, J. Joe, September 2019. | Download | 09/20/2019 |
| Methods to Automate Assessing Outage Risk and Technical Specification Compliance for Planned Work and Current Plant Conditions, INL/EXT-19-55308 | Methods to Automate Assessing Outage Risk and Technical Specification Compliance for Planned Work and Current Plant Conditions, INL-EXT-19-55308 | Download | 08/04/2019 |
| Prototype System for Detecting Interactions between Current Plant Configuration States and Component Manipulations Directed by In-Use Procedures, INL/EXT-18-51474 | Prototype System for Detecting Interactions between Current Plant Configuration States and Component Manipulations Directed by In-Use Procedures, INL/EXT-18-51474 | Download | 09/18/2018 |
| Developing a Human Factors Engineering Program Plan and End State Vision to Support Full Nuclear Power Plant Modernization | Developing a Human Factors Engineering Program Plan and End State Vision to Support Full Nuclear Power Plant Modernization, INL/EXT-18-51212 | Download | 08/08/2018 |
| Control Room Modernization End-State Design Philosophy | Control Room Modernization End-State Design Philosophy, INL/EXT-18-44798 | Download | 08/08/2018 |
| Lessons Learned from Performing a Human Factors Engineering Validation of an Upgraded Digital Control System in a Nuclear Power Plant Control Room, INL/EXT-18-44618, | Lessons Learned from Performing a Human Factors Engineering Validation of an Upgraded Digital Control System in a Nuclear Power Plant Control Room | Download | 02/18/2018 |
| Evaluation of Control Room Interface Designs to Support Modernization in Nuclear Power Plants | Evaluation of Control Room Interface Designs to Support Modernization in Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-17-43250 | Download | 09/18/2017 |
| Prototype Design, Analysis, and Results for a Liquid Radiological Waste Control Room | Prototype Design, Analysis, and Results for a Liquid Radiological Waste Control Room, INL/EXT-17-43226 | Download | 09/18/2017 |
| Technologies for Detecting Interactions between Current Plant Configuration States and Component Manipulations Directed by In-Use Procedures | Technologies for Detecting Interactions between Current Plant Configuration States and Component Manipulations Directed by In-Use Procedures, INL/EXT-17-43234 | Download | 09/18/2017 |
| Development of an Initial Business Case Framework for Fleet-Based Control Room Modernization | Development of an Initial Business Case Framework for Fleet-Based Control Room Modernization, INL/EXT-17-42604 | Download | 07/29/2017 |
| Human Factors Engineering Aspects of Modifications in Control Room Modernization | Human Factors Engineering Aspects of Modifications in Control Room Modernization, INL/EXT-17-42190 | Download | 06/18/2017 |
| Development of an Overview Display to Allow Advanced Outage Control Center Management to Quickly Evaluate Outage Status | Development of an Overview Display to Allow Advanced Outage Control Center Management to Quickly Evaluate Outage Status, INL/EXT-16-39622 | Download | 09/06/2016 |
| Report for Task 8.4: Development of Control Room Layout Recommendations | Report for Task 8.4: Development of Control Room Layout Recommendations, INL/EXT-16-39800 | Download | 09/01/2016 |
| Considerations regarding the Use of Computer Vision Machine Learning in Safety-Related or Risk-Significant Applications in Nuclear Power Plants, INL/RPT-23-74920 | With the advancements made to date in the field of artificial intelligence, significant potential exists to utilize AI capabilities for nuclear power plant applications. AI can replicate human decision making and it is usually faster and more accurate than humans. For implementations that impact critical NPP applications, a deeper safety analysis of the AI methods is necessary. | Download | 09/20/2021 |
| Technical Basis for Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Adoption in Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-22-68942 | Technical Basis for Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Adoption in Nuclear Power Plants, INL/RPT-22-68942, September 2022. | Download | 09/20/2022 |
| Hybrid Modeling of a Circulating Water Pump Motor, INL/EXT-20-59600 | Hybrid Modeling of a Circulating Water Pump Motor, INL/EXT-20-59600 V. Agarwal, S. Kovacevic, P. Harry, August 2020. | Download | 08/11/2020 |
| Scalable Technologies Achieving Risk-Informed Condition-Based Predictive Maintenance Enhancing the Economic Performance of Operating Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-21-64168 | The outcomes presented in this report lay the foundation and provide a much-needed technical basis for focusing on the explainability and trustworthiness of machine language and artificial intelligence-based technologies as part of future research. | Download | 08/20/2021 |
| Baseline Study Methodology for Future Phases of Research on Nuclear Power Plant Control Room Technologies | Baseline Study Methodology for Future Phases of Research on Nuclear Power Plant Control Room Technologies, INL/EXT-16-39497 | Download | 07/01/2016 |
| Benefits of Advanced Control Room Technologies: Phase One Upgrades to the HSSL and Performance Measures | Benefits of Advanced Control Room Technologies: Phase One Upgrades to the HSSL and Performance Measures, K. Le Blanc, J. Joe, B. Rice, T. Ulrich, R. Boring, INL/EXT-15-3538, May 2015. | Download | 05/15/2015 |
| Implementation of Software Tools for Hybrid Control Rooms in the Human Systems Simulation Laboratory, INL/EXT-14-33710 | Implementation of Software Tools for Hybrid Control Rooms in the Human Systems Simulation Laboratory | Download | 11/01/2014 |
| Benchmark Report on Key Outage Attributes: An Analysis of Outage Improvement Opportunities and Priorities | Benchmark Report on Key Outage Attributes: An Analysis of Outage Improvement Opportunities and Priorities, INL/EXT-14-32848, St. Germain. R. Farris, September 2014. | Download | 09/01/2014 |
| Resolving Emergent Issues During Nuclear Plant Outages | Resolving Emergent Issues During Nuclear Plant Outages, INL/EXT-12-26807, G. Weatherby, K. LeBlanc, R. Farris, July 2012. | Download | 07/29/2012 |
| Advanced Outage and Control Center: Strategies for Nuclear Plant Outage Work Status Capabilities | Advanced Outage and Control Center: Strategies for Nuclear Plant Outage Work Status Capabilities, INL/EXT 12 26197, G. Weatherby, May 2012. | Download | 05/29/2012 |
| Hybrid Modeling of a Circulating Water Pump Motor, INL/EXT-20-59600 | Hybrid Modeling of a Circulating Water Pump Motor, INL/EXT-20-59600 | Download | 04/04/2020 |
| Industry Engagement on Integrated Operations for Nuclear, INL/EXT-20-59639 | The purpose of this report is to describe the efforts of the LWRS Program Plant Modernization Pathway to engage the nuclear industry on the transferable learnings of integrated operations for nuclear. | Download | 09/20/2020 |
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| Development of a Cloud-based Application to Enable a Scalable Risk-informed Predictive Maintenance Strategy at Nuclear Power Plants, INL/RPT-22-70543 | The cloud-based monitoring system would enable maintenance and diagnostics analysts and other authorized plant users to remotely monitor equipment functionality so as to enable predictive monitoring practices and early detection of faults. This report covers certain regulatory and security aspects that may concern licensees looking to implement cloud computing. The report also focuses on the integration of sensor database storage, the application of cloud resources to predictive maintenance, and the identification of technological and economic hurdles associated with moving to a cloud-computing-based architecture. | Download | 12/14/2022 |
| Data Architecture and Analytics Requirements for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications to Achieve Condition-Based Maintenance, INL/RPT-22-70350 | This report identifies some of the important requirements that need to be considered as part of the data evolution for the condition-based maintenance application on a circulating water system in an nuclear power plant. The concept of data evolution converts data into information, which in turn is converted into insight, decision, and action. An overview of AI design, development, deployment, and operation principles is introduced to support the lifecycle of AI technologies. | Download | 11/22/2022 |
| Technical Basis for Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Adoption in Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-22-68942 | Technical Basis for Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Adoption in Nuclear Power Plants, INL/RPT-22-68942, September 2022. | Download | 09/08/2022 |
| Considerations regarding the Use of Computer Vision Machine Learning in Safety-Related or Risk-Significant Applications in Nuclear Power Plants, INL/RPT-23-74920 | With the advancements made to date in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), significant potential exists to utilize AI capabilities for nuclear power plant (NPP) applications. AI can replicate human decision making and it is usually faster and more accurate than humans. For implementations that impact critical NPP applications (e.g., safety-related or non-safety systems that potentially affect overall plant risk), a deeper safety analysis of the AI methods is necessary. | Download | 10/16/2021 |
| Scalable Technologies Achieving Risk-Informed Condition-Based Predictive Maintenance Enhancing the Economic Performance of Operating Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-21-64168 | The outcomes presented in this report lay the foundation and provide a much-needed technical basis for focusing on the explainability and trustworthiness of machine language and artificial intelligence-based technologies as part of future research. | Download | 08/30/2021 |
| Hybrid Modeling of a Circulating Water Pump Motor, INL/EXT-20-59600 | Hybrid Modeling of a Circulating Water Pump Motor, INL/EXT-20-59600 V. Agarwal, S. Kovacevic, P. Harry, August 2020. | Download | 08/11/2020 |
| Markov Process to Evaluate the Value Proposition of a Risk-Informed Predictive Maintenance Strategy, INL/EXT-20-59146 | Markov Process to Evaluate the Value Proposition of a Risk-Informed Predictive Maintenance Strategy, INL/EXT-20-59146, V. Agarwal, A. Gribok, P. Harry, July 2020. | Download | 07/04/2020 |
| Determination of Sensor Quality of Calibration Using Advanced Data Analytics and Machine Learning Methods, INL/EXT-19-55407 | Determination of Sensor Quality of Calibration Using Advanced Data Analytics and Machine Learning Methods, INL/EXT-19-55407, S. Cetiner, N. Rao, P. Ramuhalli, C. Greulich, P. Devineni, F. Zhang, A. Gurgen, V. Agarwal, September 2019. | Download | 09/22/2019 |
| Utilizing FLEX Equipment for Operations and Maintenance Cost Reduction in Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-19-55445 | Utilizing FLEX Equipment for Operations and Maintenance Cost Reduction in Nuclear Power Plants, INL/EXT-19- 55445, V. Yadav, J. Biersdorf, August 2009. | Download | 08/24/2019 |
| Technology-Enabled Risk-Informed Maintenance Strategy to Minimize Operation and Maintenance Costs, INL/EXT-19-55169 | The technology-centric approach is designed to reduce preventive maintenance frequency, drive down costs, enhance safety and reliability, and improve the economics of operation in NPPs. This will ensure the nuclear industry as a whole will remain economically competitive and viable in the energy market. | Download | 08/13/2019 |
| Technical Specification Surveillance Interval Extension of Digital Equipment in Nuclear Power Plants: Review, Research, and Recommendations, INL/EXT-19-54251 | Technical Specification Surveillance Interval Extension of Digital Equipment in Nuclear Power Plants: Review, Research, and Recommendations, INL-EXT-19-54251 | Download | 06/18/2019 |
| Online Monitoring Technical Basis and Analysis Framework for Emergency Diesel Generators—Interim Report for FY 2013, B. T. Pham, N. J. Lybeck, V. Agarwal, INL/EXT-12-27754, December 2012. | Online Monitoring Technical Basis and Analysis Framework for Emergency Diesel Generators—Interim Report for FY 2013, B. T. Pham, N. J. Lybeck, V. Agarwal, INL/EXT-12-27754, December 2012. | Download | 12/01/2012 |
| Lifecycle Prognostics Architecture for Selected High-Cost Active Components, N. Lybeck, B. Pham, and M. Tawfik, INL, and J. B. Coble, R. M. Meyer, P. Ramuhalli, and L. J. Bond, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, INL/ EXT-11-22915, August 2011. | Lifecycle Prognostics Architecture for Selected High-Cost Active Components, N. Lybeck, B. Pham, and M. Tawfik, INL, and J. B. Coble, R. M. Meyer, P. Ramuhalli, and L. J. Bond, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, INL/ EXT-11-22915, August 2011. | Download | 08/01/2011 |
| Demonstration and Evaluation of Explainable and Trustworthy Predictive Technology for Condition-based Maintenance, INL/RPT-24-80727 | This research focuses specifically on addressing the explainability and trustworthiness of artificial intelligence technologies to advance the human, technical, and organization readiness levels in adopting a risk-informed predictive maintenance (PdM) strategy at commercial nuclear power plants. VIsualization for PrEdictive maintenance Recommendation (VIPER)—a copyrighted software owned by Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC—was developed and expanded to provide a user-centric visualization by incorporating input from the collaborating utility, human factors engineering guidelines, and data scientists. | Download | 09/27/2024 |
| Report Title | Brief Narrative | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Engagement on Integrated Operations for Nuclear, INL/EXT-20-59639 | The purpose of this report is to describe the efforts of the LWRS Program Plant Modernization Pathway to engage the nuclear industry on the transferable learnings of integrated operations for nuclear. It describes the engagement materials developed, the engagement opportunities that have been conducted, and the plans for further industry engagement in the coming year. | Download | 09/11/2020 |
| Nuclear Power Plant Modernization Strategy and Action Plan, INL/EXT-19-55852 | Nuclear Power Plant Modernization Strategy and Action Plan, INL/EXT-19-55852, K. Thomas, P. Hunton, September 2019. | Download | 09/18/2019 |
| Plant Modernization Pathway: FY 2019 External Review Summary Report, INL/EXT-18-52030 | Plant Modernization Pathway: FY 2019 External Review Summary Report, INL/EXT-18-52030 | Download | 11/15/2018 |
| FY 2018 Summary Report on Industrial and Regulatory Engagement Activities, INL/EXT-18-51462 | FY 2018 Summary Report on Industrial and Regulatory Engagement Activities, INL/EXT-18-5146 | Download | 09/06/2018 |
| FY 2017 Summary Report on Industrial and Regulatory Engagement Activities | FY 2017 Summary Report on Industrial and Regulatory Engagement Activities, INL/EXT-17-43352 | Download | 09/18/2017 |
| 2015 Summary Report on Industrial and Regulatory Engagement Activities INL/EXT-15-36705 September 2015 | 2015 Summary Report on Industrial and Regulatory Engagement Activities, K. Thomas, INL/EXT-15-36705 | Download | 09/01/2015 |
