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Title: Work Domain Analysis Methodology for Development of Operational Concepts for Advanced Reactors

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1179386· OSTI ID:1179386
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  1. Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)

This report describes a methodology to conduct a Work Domain Analysis in preparation for the development of operational concepts for new plants. This method has been adapted from the classical method described in the literature in order to better deal with the uncertainty and incomplete information typical of first-of-a-kind designs. The report outlines the strategy for undertaking a Work Domain Analysis of a new nuclear power plant and the methods to be used in the development of the various phases of the analysis. Basic principles are described to the extent necessary to explain why and how the classical method was adapted to make it suitable as a tool for the preparation of operational concepts for a new nuclear power plant. Practical examples are provided of the systematic application of the method and the various presentation formats in the operational analysis of advanced reactors.

Research Organization:
Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-05ID14517
OSTI ID:
1179386
Report Number(s):
INL/EXT-15-34783
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English