Last year, epri rolled out its integrated grid concept that aims to provide utilities with a roadmap to optimally incorporating distributed energy resources like solar and demandside. Ongoing international research program on irradiated. Epri overview and nuclear power sector issues international nuclear air cleaning conference august 26, 2008 thomas turek senior project manager. Transfer software tools and application to industry for routine use in. The key metric in the final release of a nuclear facility. Purpose of the roadmap 7 thetatus s of nuclear energy today 9 managing the existing nuclear fleet 9 nuclear energy technology for nearterm deployment 12 status of the nuclear fuel cycle 14 the management of radioactive waste 15 nuclear energy deployment to 2050. Regarding the projects significance to epris ongoing mission, erik mader, technical executive, stated that securing the commercial license for vera could be decisive in shaping opinions. Jun 14, 2018 undertaking roadmapping for a national nuclear energy system facilitates finding answers to several key questions, explained vladimir kuznetsov from the iaeas international project on innovative nuclear reactors inpro section, who has led the project.
Reference tool provides a common organizing structure for multiple approaches to cyber security by. This place is not only a scam but the biggest joke of my career. This nucleargenerated electricity is safe, clean and economical, and does not emit. The nuclear energy landscape has changed since 2010, with a. Utilizing this website will help you relate the epri project management guidelines to the epri software development process.
Free interview details posted anonymously by electric power research institute epri interview. Electric power research institute epri november 17, 2017 nuclear utility procurement professionalsregistration is still open for epris dec. Because nuclear power plants emit no greenhouse gases and almost no conventional pollutants, the number of nuclear plants will increase and the percentage of power supplied by nuclear could conceivably rise to 35% after 2030, to help meet expected emissionreduction goals. Technology roadmap update for generation iv nuclear energy systems january 2014 7 executive summary nuclear power plants, which produce lowcarbon electricity at stable and. Epris materials research programs also receive substantial support from and interaction with the nondestructive evaluation program, the low. Vera nuclear reactor simulation software licensed commercially. In 2006, the electric power research institute epri first published the epri alpha monitoring guidelines for operating nuclear stations epri report 10509, to provide standardized guidance for monitoring alpha contamination. The vera software product, one which has been in development for almost a decade. Nuclear regulatory commission to develop a new model that will provide nuclear facilities located in the central and eastern united states with an updated estimate of the sources of seismic events and how those sources attenuate to a given location.
Office of nuclear energy ne and the electric power research institute epri. It gave us the right framework and roadmap to put our resources where. Vera nuclear simulation software goes live renewable energy. Electric power research institute, 3420 hillview ave. Item is required and may be performed by software quality assurance sqa or an independent person. Nuclear utilities big and small are using epri research to update technology, improve processes, and operate more efficiently providing a sound basis for the. Nuclear regulatory commission nrc research on wireless technology, an nrc presentation to. In the us, 20% of our electricity is generated by nuclear power. Bwr igscc mitigation technologies, crack growth rate calculations chemworks tools ion. For plant designers, the document provides a roadmap for successful. The integrated software package developed through this research effort, called phoenix, will be used at operating nuclear plants and corporate engineering support centers to facilitate riskassessment and. Jan 12, 2017 access rights manager can enable it and security admins to quickly analyze user authorizations and access permissions to systems, data, and files, and help them protect their organizations from the potential risks of data loss and data breaches. Iaea and epri join efforts in nuclear engineering research.
Developed by the nuclear power industry, the flex strategy involves placing emergency equipment in multiple plant locationsand also staging portable equipment in several offsite locations for transportation to the plant for mitigation and recovery operations. Minor revisions were made to the guidelines, which were reissued in 2009 1019500. The iaea safety standard safety of nuclear power plants. Epri has just published the report roadmap to integrity evaluation and repair of nuclear plant piping epri report number 30020156. The recent press release revealed that the electric power research institute epri. In 2006, the electric power research institute epri first published the epri alpha monitoring guidelines for operating nuclear stations epri report 10509, to provide standardized guidance for monitoring. Over the years this tool has grown and is now available as a webbased tool available at pmbd. Develop technologies and other solutions that can improve the reliability, sustain the safety, and extend the life of current reactors. Jan 03, 2019 epri has just published the report roadmap to integrity evaluation and repair of nuclear plant piping epri report number 30020156, dated december 2018, prepared by becht nuclear services, under epri project manager t. Nuclear energy ieanea, 2010, and, similarly to the 2010 edition, it has been prepared jointly by the iea and the organisation for economic. Because the nuclear industry is one of the most regulated and complex industries in the world, the importance of configuration management has been clearly understood, but there is yet no clear. Technology roadmap update for generation iv nuclear energy. Sep 18, 2012 the iaea and epri will expand their information exchange in the field of nuclear safety and nuclear technologies to support currently operating nuclear reactors and new nuclear power programmes, said mr. Joseph naser electric power research institute, palo alto.
There are so many i dont know where to start which is why i am going to list a few and let the glassdoor viewers read. Technology roadmap update for generation iv nuclear. Hashemian has published more than 400 papers and reports, including 70 peer. Chemistry cable separation 1025265 sponsored by chemistry. Purpose of the roadmap 7 thetatus s of nuclear energy today 9 managing the existing nuclear fleet 9 nuclear energy technology for nearterm deployment 12 status of the nuclear fuel cycle 14 the. Relap53d commercial grade dedication at bwxt flashback. To reap these benefits, though, congress needs to act. With features, brief articles, infographics, and other engaging digital formats, readers gain insights throug. A roadmap is developed that details a stepbystep approach to implementing wireless technology, under. Doene light water reactor sustainability program and epri long. Electric power research institute epri nuclear chemistry. Any exceptions to the requirements must have a sector vp or sector.
In addition, technical managers, plant system engineers, design engineers, licensing engineers, and senior station management may be expected to use the tools on a less regular basis. Epri technical products and targeted deployment tools that minimize deployment risks. A roadmap to deploy new nuclear power plants in the united states by 2010. The iaea and epri will expand their information exchange in the field of nuclear safety and nuclear technologies to support currently operating nuclear reactors and new nuclear power. Sws developers must submit their code by merging their code into the test branch of their gitlab repository. Epri publishes roadmap to integrity evaluation and repair of. The methods and criteria for the evaluation of degraded and nonconforming conditions in piping systems in nuclear power plants are dispersed. Refer to the epri nuclear quality assurance program requirements. Nuclear regulatory commission to develop a new model that will provide nuclear facilities located in the central and. Epris brent barker paints a scenario in which cars become the roaming palmtops of the energy web, plugging into the grid when they need to recharge or selling power back, at a profit, when the. Epri, one of our core casl industry partners, now has the right to use vera to perform services for its member utilities, said dave kropaczek, casl director.
Nuclear energy ieanea, 2010, and, similarly to the 2010 edition, it has been prepared jointly by the iea and the organisation for economic cooperation and development oecd nuclear energy agency nea. This website provides guidance and assistance to software project managers and software developers developing software for epri. This roadmap is an update of the 2010 technology roadmap. This nucleargenerated electricity is safe, clean and economical, and does not emit greenhouse gases.
However, the project is maintaining close contact with the software vendors to ensure that this risk is limited. Software implemented via a commercial software platform software extension web application 8 web service mobile application 8 prototype trl 12 software. Develop technologies and other solutions that can improve the reliability, sustain the safety, and extend the life. Project manager epri bears seminar autumn 2011 october 28, 2011 overview of epri research in nuclear power. The nuclear industry accounts for a small percentage of the software market.
The epri program assists nuclear plant operators in their efforts to minimize the cost and risks of decommissioning through enhanced planning, applying lessons learned by other utilities with retired plants, and the use of advanced technology. Sustainability at portland general electric matures. Undertaking roadmapping for a national nuclear energy system facilitates finding answers to several key questions, explained vladimir kuznetsov from the iaeas international project. Because nuclear power plants emit no greenhouse gases and almost no conventional pollutants, the number of nuclear plants will increase. Epri and the nuclear energy agency nea sign mou to advance. Because the nuclear industry is one of the most regulated and complex industries in the world, the importance of configuration management has been clearly understood, but there is yet no clear roadmap on how to plan and implement configuration management. During eprifacilitated workshops, portland general electric pge. Item is required and may be performed by software quality assurance sqa or an.
Electricity technology roadmap electric power research institute. There are many epri reports with chapters or more on lightning and lightning protection that have become publicly available now. Simple spreadsheets have no macros, hidden cells, rows or columns. Roadmap development process process used by enterprise architects to manage and develop required 5year portfolio roadmaps process is cyclic and executed on a yearly planning cycle. Guidance is developed on unrethe epri decommissioning technology program assists nuclear.
Expand deployment of advanced nuclear and renewable generation as. Computerbased training cbt developers must follow the cbt lms process and submit. Access rights manager can enable it and security admins to quickly analyze user authorizations and access permissions to systems, data, and files, and help them protect their. Indian point prefiled hearing exhibit nys000393, epri. The joint department of energy doeelectric power research institute epri program light water reactor sustainability lwrs programmaterial pathwayconcrete and longterm operation lto program and us nuclear regulatory commission nrc research studies aim at understanding the most prominent degradation modes and their effects on the longterm operation of concrete.
The nonprofit electric power research institute epri is the first to hold a commercial license for the virtual environment for reactor applications. Epri journal is the flagship publication of the electric power research institute. With significant challenges facing the electric industry and the world, we are always seeking top talent with handson experience to address. Project plan the objectives for phoenix will be accomplished by combin. Epri is at the center of a quickly evolving energy landscape.
Phoenix will also serve as an effective means to assemble summary risk information useful in interactions with other. Technology roadmap update for generation iv nuclear energy systems january 2014 7 executive summary nuclear power plants, which produce lowcarbon electricity at stable and competitive costs, constitute an element of the solution to global warming and a means of delivering power to emerging and developed countries. Vendor support for the methodologies and standards development, therefore, may be limited. Software quality assurance summary report a technical foundation and roadmap intended to support a qa process leading to the promotion of an externally acquired software to safetyrelated status addresses software qa characteristics discussed in nureg 1737, software quality assurance procedures for nrc thermal hydraulic codes. Updated september 2019 publications ams has been published in numerous industry publications. Utilizing this website will help you relate the epri project management. The major one is how to get from the present system to a future national nuclear. Configuration management for new nuclear plants 2 project plan epri will work with owners, operators, epc contractors, nuclear steam supply system vendors, selected equipment suppliers, and. The epri program assists nuclear plant operators in their efforts to minimize the cost and risks of decommissioning through enhanced planning, applying lessons learned by other utilities with retired. Epri nuclear sector roadmaps august 2016 management, and licensed plant operators. Mar 30, 2020 regarding the projects significance to epris ongoing mission, erik mader, technical executive, stated that securing the commercial license for vera could be decisive in shaping opinions about nuclears position as a future leading energy source. Epri s preventive maintenance basis database pmbd was developed in the late 1990s to assist in developing custom maintenance strategies for common power plant equipment.
Nov 17, 2017 electric power research institute epri november 17, 2017 nuclear utility procurement professionalsregistration is still open for epris dec. Iaea project develops roadmapping tool for future nuclear. The integrated software package developed through this research effort, called phoenix, will be used at operating nuclear plants and corporate engineering support centers to facilitate riskassessment and riskmanagement activities. Neil wilmshurst, vice president of epri, emphasized the importance of the global effort in nuclear energy. Epri has just published the report roadmap to integrity evaluation and repair of nuclear plant piping epri report number 30020156, dated december 2018, prepared by becht nuclear. Our partners in the nuclear industry wanted software that was proven and usable, and thats exactly what weve produced. Aug 28, 2015 last year, epri rolled out its integrated grid concept that aims to provide utilities with a roadmap to optimally incorporating distributed energy resources like solar and demandside technologies, such as sensors and electric vehicles, into planning and operations of the grid. Workshops gateway for accelerated innovation in nuclear. Configuration management for new nuclear plants 2 project plan epri will work with owners, operators, epc contractors, nuclear steam supply system vendors, selected equipment suppliers, and engineering design and data retention software suppliers to define what information is required, when is it requried, how. The utility requirements document represents an important tool for.
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