Criteria for safety-related nuclear power plant operator actions: initial simulator to field data calibration. [PWR; BWR]

Technical Report · Tue Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6807070

Beare, A N; Dorris, R E; Kozinsky, E J; Manning, J J; Haas, P M

This report presents preliminary comparisons of field and simulator operator performance data collected in an NRC-funded research program directed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The primary objective of the program is to develop an empirical data base on operator performance to support development of criteria and standards for safety-related operator actions. The comparison of simulator and field data is intended to provide a calibration of simulator results so that they can be more confidently extrapolated to field conditions. Collection of PWR/BWR field data was performed by the Memphis State University Center for Nuclear Studies. The collection of PWR/BWR simulator data was performed by General Physics Corporation, using the Electric Power Research Institute's Performance Measurement System. The performance measure used in this study was the time required for operators to initiate the first correct manual action in response to an abnormal or emergency event. Techniques for data collection as well as the problems and limitations of field data are reported, along with the initial results.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA); General Physics Corp., Chattanooga, TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 6807070
• Report Number(s): NUREG/CR-3092; ORNL/TM-8599; ON: DE83006429
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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