Integration of training and engineering perspectives of simulator qualification

Conference · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6771275

Volpenhein, E C; Julian, H J; Mark, Jr, R H

The value of a qualified nuclear power plant simulator for operator training in emergency response is widely accepted. However, the scope and accuracy requirements of such simulators in reproducing the plant response are difficult to quantify since they are closely coupled to training needs, which are by nature qualitative. Early attempts were almost exclusively based on the subjective judgment of training personnel. More recently, an engineering perspective of simulator qualification has emerged that compares the trends and values of key parameters as calculated by an engineering reference code to the simulator response for selected transients. An integrated approach to simulator qualification is presented that complements the engineering perspective by providing data which demonstrate the training impact of differences between the best-estimate and simulator plant responses. The proposed approach draws from experience gained in other complex, multidisciplinary efforts such as development of symptom-based emergency operating procedures (EOPs) and EOP validation.

• Research Organization: Volian Enterprises, Inc., Murrysville, PA
• OSTI ID: 6771275
• Report Number(s): CONF-860610-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 52
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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21 SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS
210800* -- Nuclear Power Plants-- Economics
ACCURACY
ANALOG SYSTEMS
DESIGN
EMERGENCY PLANS
FUNCTIONAL MODELS
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
PERFORMANCE
PERSONNEL
POWER PLANTS
REACTOR OPERATORS
REACTOR SIMULATORS
SIMULATORS
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
TRAINING
TRANSIENTS