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Human Factors Considerations for Anticipated Uses of Autonomy in Advanced Reactor Technologies

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/3012259· OSTI ID:3012259
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  1. Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
  2. US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Washington, DC (United States)
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The objective of this report is examine anticipated advanced reactor designs that incorporate high levels of autonomy in operation of advanced reactor systems or facilities, and to begin identifying the human factors engineering (HFE) considerations relevant to those designs. The insights gained will help identify areas where U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) may need to develop or update review guidance to adequately address HFE considerations essential for safe operation. The adequacy of existing guidance, along with recommendations for updates or new guidance, may be addressed in future reports. We use the term “landscape analysis” to describe the review, analysis, and characterization of publicly available information on the anticipated future state of the industry regarding particular technologies or operational concepts. This landscape analysis considers the potential range of advanced reactor automation concepts that may be used for monitoring and controlling nuclear systems and facilities, including the potential for highly automated, near autonomous, or fully autonomous operation of advanced nuclear reactors.
Research Organization:
Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-05ID14517
OSTI ID:
3012259
Report Number(s):
INL/RPT--25-89289
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

99 - GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
Advanced Reactor Design
Autonomous Operations
Concept of Operations
Human Factors Engineering