A USNRC perspective on the use of commercial-off-shelf software (COTS) in advanced reactors
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (United States)
The use of commercially available digital computer systems and components in safety critical systems (nuclear power plant, military, and commercial applications) is increasing rapidly. While this paper focuses on the software aspects of the application most of these continents are applicable to the hardware aspects as well. Commercial dedication (the process of assuring that a commercial grade item will perform its intended safety function) has demonstrated benefits in cost savings and a wide base of user experience, however, care must be taken to avoid difficulties with some aspects of the dedication process such as access to vendor development information, configuration management long term support, and system integration.
- OSTI ID:
- 549094
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-970607--Vol.1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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