Ongoing EPRI Plant Modernization and Configuration Management Initiatives

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1 Ongoing EPRI Plant Modernization and Configuration Management Initiatives Presented by Cristian Marciulescu Principal Technical Leader CMBG Conference Chattanooga, TN June 26, 2018

2 Summary Overall Plant Modernization Effort Specific I&C Research areas for existing fleet Automated Chemistry and Use of Indoor Positioning System Initiatives Configuration Management and Plant Information Turnover Project 2

3 EPRI Born in a Blackout Independent, nonprofit center for collaborative, public interest energy and environmental research International membership funds ~25% of EPRI research 45% for nuclear sector EPRI programs engage ~80% of nuclear operators worldwide New York City The Great Northeast Blackout, 1965 EPRI members EPRI members generate > 90% of the electricity in the U.S. 100% of U.S. nuclear electricity 3

4 Plant Modernization Initiative Achieve economic viability through radical and timely innovation for the existing operating reactors Help reduce O&M costs aggressively which will enable achieving local market competitiveness New modernization / transformation research efforts Common enablers (wireless infrastructure and common digital processes) can be applied to help Use demonstration tasks to assess the feasibility of the proposed methods/technologies Collect lessons learned and develop business cases tied to specific savings 4

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7 Instrumentation and Controls Utilize advanced instrumentation, controls, information & communication technology to improve safety and reduce costs in nuclear power plants The Economic viability of nuclear power plants around the world is being challenged The goal is to help reduce O&M costs aggressively. 7

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9 Plant Monitoring Many plants monitor for reliability & failures, but also can reduce maintenance activities Existing Key Products On-Line Monitoring Program Guide ( ) Quick Guides (Appendices to ) Wireless Sensor Survey & General Specification ( ) Standard Design Packages for wireless sensors & distributed antenna system ( ) Key Work Pilot monitoring to reduce maintenance Data analytics tool evaluations 9

10 Digital Systems Engineering Architecture EPRI Digital Engineering Guide Analysis Hazard/SPV/CCF Systems Engineering Based IEC based Requirements Engineering Topical Guidance in Key Areas Integrates Cyber Methods Procurement Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Cyber Security Digital Engineering Guide (DEG) Systems Engineering Based LRP Project Management Programs O&M Data Communications Plant Integration Testing Risk Informed/ Based Engineering Design and Consolidated Digital Organization Configuration Management Change Process Life Cycle Management Research shows that a well developed Digital Design and Implementation covers the technical and hazards analysis needed for an effective cyber security assessment. 10

11 Cyber Security EPRI three-step method, uses exploit sequences Performance-based, regulator independent, efficient New build users: Barakah (UAE), Vogtle 3&4 (US) Vendor users: OSISoft, Fisher Valve, others in discussion 11

12 Digital Systems Engineering Cyber Security , Digital Instrumentation and Control Design Guide. Oct 2014 Rev 1 sch. Aug. 2018, , Technical Assessment Methodology (TAM), Oct Rev 1 sch. Oct. 2018, , Nuclear Cyber Security Exercise Scenarios, Aug , Cyber Security- Isolation for Maintenance, Monitoring, and Diagnostic Applications in Nuclear Power Facilities, Nov , HAZCADS-Hazards and Consequences Analysis for Digital Systems, Dec , Cyber Security Procurement Methodology, Rev. 1, Dec Rev 2 sch. Dec. 2018, ID TBD , Advanced Nuclear Technology: Guidance for Cyber Security During New Nuclear Plant Construction, Aug

13 Evaluation of Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS) study Identification and evaluation of key nuclear plant operation and maintenance (O&M) tasks that would benefit greatly from the incorporation of IPS technology This work was performed as part of the Advanced Nuclear Technologies Program (ANT) While ANT s work is primarily focused on work targeted at new builds, we are always evaluating possible applications of new build research to the existing fleet Primary purpose is to decrease the technological risks, schedule risks, improve supply chain and increase economic competitiveness Addresses multiple stakeholders 13 Focus on targeting issues where EPRI can have an impact

14 Evaluation of Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS) study This evaluation considered implementation of the IPS technology at plants that are under construction and at existing plants Assessment of the technical capabilities of each available (off the shelve) IPS technology, as well as infrastructure requirements, costs, and limitations Examples are discussed for how to select a specific IPS technology once the application and key functionality elements have been defined. Several applications have the potential to provide significant value to the nuclear industry, primarily through staffing cost optimizations 14 EPRI Report published in February 2018

15 Assessment of Automation Technologies to Reduce Chemistry and Radiochemistry O&M Costs Automation of plant chemistry and radiochemistry activities such as chemical/radiological sampling and analysis has the potential to significantly reduce O&M costs (ANT Project) Automation of chemistry and radiochemistry activities could be especially beneficial at plants that load follow or conduct flexible power operations The technical and economic feasibility of automating chemical/radiological sampling was evaluated, including other candidate plant chemistry and radiochemistry activities that would be enabled by automated sampling and analysis 15 EPRI Report published in December 2017

16 What is Configuration Management (CM)? Design Requirements Inspection & Testing Processes Conformance Licensing Change Processes Physical Plant Design & Field Change Processes Facility Configurati on Information Work Processes must ensure that elements conform all of the time, all changes are authorized, and conformance can be verified. 16

17 Data-Centric Configuration Management Project Approach Plant personnel spend up to 40% of their day searching documents Decisions are made on data, not documents Data must be centralized, accurate, change controlled, and easily accessible A Data-Centric Configuration Management (CM) system provides a variety of plant activities with reliable, controlled data the single source of truth Benchmarked 22 Different Organizations including operating plants, new construction, U.S and International, Non-Utilities, Solution Providers, and then National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Validated the costs to build a data centric model with different end states based on industry best practices Use benchmarking to define the opportunity for savings and validated against other industry studies and experience 17

18 Information Turnover During Construction Lifecycle Design Procure Construct Startup Operations Designer 2D & 3D Design Model Constructor Licensing and Design Data Procurement Data As-Built Data Startup Data Operational Data Spare Parts Data Suppliers Owner/Operator 2D & 3D Ops Model 18

19 What Data Needs to be collected? Data/Document/Relationship Development Lifecycle Requirements (Source Number) Engineered Item (TAG Number) Procured Item (Mfg/Model) Installed Item (Mfg/Model/Serial) Associate Serial Number Object with Tag No. 19 Contract Design Basis, Functions, Values and other Commitments, Codes & Standards SSC Attributes, Location Engineering Program Specifications, Engineering Drawings Vendor Manual, Vendor Drawings, Bill of Materials Inspection Report, Work Orders, PM Record, Test Results

20 Use Cases for Data Centric CM upon Operations Modern Plant Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems are Data Driven Access to Licensing Basis and Requirements to Support Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments Tool to conduct Design Impact Reviews to support Plant Modifications and Evaluations Configuration Controlled Single Source of Data for Maintenance, Calibrations, Post Maintenance Testing Criteria, In-service Testing, In-service Inspection, Equipment Reliability, Maintenance Rule 20

21 Workflow Enhancements Collaboration Progressive Benefit for Information Management Improvement + 3D Model +Relationships + Data Centralization + Document-Tag Cross Referencing + Critical Document Electronic Conversion, Centralization, Access Document Centric 21 Time to Find and Verify Data Data Centric CM for Efficiency and Cost Reduction Report Published

22 Summary Overall Plant Modernization Effort Specific I&C Research Areas for Existing Fleet Automated Chemistry and Use of Indoor Positioning System Initiatives Configuration Management and Plant Information Turnover Project 22

23 Together Shaping the Future of Electricity 23