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Nuclear Utility Software Management GroupSpring 2003 Workshop

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Nuclear I&C Modernization SeminarPresented by

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March 7, 2003 NUSMG Seminar Slide 2

Introductions

C3-ilexA Leader in real time systems integration for the nuclear industry

- Sue Schwee, President- Dave Brager, Sales Manager

Offices in Fremont, CA and Wilmington, NC


Introductions

EnergyPath CorporationA leader in economic and technology

analysis for the nuclear industry

- John Griffin, President- Tom Retson, Vice President

Offices in Wilmington, NC and Salem, OR


Seminar Objectives/Agenda

• Economic Foundation for I&C Modernization

• Budgeting and Planning Approach

• I&C Modernization; an On Going Process

• How to Get Started

• I&C Modernization Workshop Program

• Seminar Wrap Up: Key Points

• Q&A Session


I&CS Modernization

US Nuclear: A Unique Industry…

- 40 – 60 year Facility Life Cycles

- High Qualification and Licensing Hurdles

- Little US New Plant Construction


I&CS Modernization

• The Need to Modernize…

- Reliability- Obsolescence- Functionality

• Dollars and Sense…

- I&C: Capacity Factor, O&M, and Power Rating

- Maintainability: Parts, People, Expenses

Not if, But When


US Lifecycles…

US BWR Lifecycles

Jan-1960

Jan-1975

Jan-1990

Jan-2005

Jan-2020

Jan-2035

Jan-2050

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Construction

Base License Op

Extended Op20

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34 Years to Go….


Key I&C Drivers…

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Maint &

Spares

Operator Training

Headco

unt Issues

Diagnostics

Downtime

Op Expense

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Regulat

ory Iss

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cence

Other

Q4: Key Drivers for Future I&CS Strategy (top 3)

Rank 3

Rank 2

Rank 1

Operational Reliability Drives Modernization


I&C Modernization Strategy…

Weighted Votes

No current plan

Under Development

Upgrade All Systems

Upgrade Case by Case

Maintain CurrentCapabilit ies

Other (specify)

Q2: I&CS Strategy Going Forward?

Maintain & Integrate while Modernizing


I&C Five Year Investment…

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

Number of Units

Over $20M

$10M - $20M

$5M - $10M

$2M - $5M

$1M - $2M

< $1M

No Budget

Q3: Planned BWR I&CS Investment 2003-2007(Per Unit)

Multi Year Capital Investment – Not Annual Maintenance


Key Value Drivers…

Unweighted Votes

Lowest Total Price

Min Affect on Planned Op

Quickest Installation

Leading Edge Technology

Turnkey From Plant OEM

In-house w/ Std Hware

Full Scope to Integrator

Other (see comments)

Q7: Top 3 Upgrade Factors

Rank 1

Rank 2

Rank 3

Minimize Operational Impact!!


Decision Drivers...

Weighted Votes

In House Resources

Hire BWR I&CSspecialist

Consult Plant OEM

Local I&CS Integrator

Consult Industry Orgs

Other

Q8: Top 3 I&CS Decision Methods

Rank 1

Rank 2

Rank 3

Opportunity to Bridge Expert Knowledge


Survey Summary

• I&C Modernization:Not If ; but When and How

• Modernization Economics:Compellingly Worthwhile


I&CS Modernization Risks…

The Four Gotchas

• Documentation, Qualification, Licensing: Time and Cost

• Unplanned Shutdowns

• Unproven Technology; Unreliable Equipment

• People Issues; Training, Acceptance, Skills Alignment


Managing the Gotchas…

• Documentation, Qualification, Licensing: Time and Cost

• Unplanned Shutdowns

• Unproven Technology; Unreliable Equipment

• People Issues; Training, Acceptance, Skills Alignment

• Modernization Template

• Anticipation & Prioritization

• Comprehensive Team & Plan

• Imbedding Knowledge

Risks… Mitigating Risks…

Workshop: Create a Roadmap for Success


Workshop Roles

EnergyPath…

• Decision Support

• Investment Analysis

• Program Planning

• Business Design

C3-ilex…

• Systems Knowledge

• Prioritization

• Project Template

• Integration Planning

I&C Modernization Workshop Team

You…

• Technical Expert

• System Prioritization

• System Ownership

• Project Planning


System Lifecycle

• Engineering Analysis• System Requirements• Hardware-Software Requirements

Technology Migration

Maintenance

Design/Integration

Applications/Upgrades

Operation

System Integrity

Phases of System Lifecycle

• Help Desk• On Call Support• Backups

• Software• Firmware• Hardware• 3rd Party

• Engineering Analysis• Make vs. Buy • Options Analysis

• Installation• Training

• Validation• Tuning

How do I possibly get to the modernization plan with all my other work?


Process Considerations

I&C Modernization Plan

Utility Constraints• Technical Resources• Policies • Budgets

Project Requirements• Organizational Interfaces• Schedules• Support Services• As built documentation• Operational Significance

Operational Requirements• Control Room Integration• Maintenance • Common HMI

System Requirements• Functionality• Performance• Reliability• Safety classification• Codes & Standards

Implementation Requirements• Systems Integration• Licensing• Qualification & Testing• Security

Modernization Workshop• Establish Facility Modernization Team• Develop Framework for Comprehensive Plan• Define Overall I&C Scope• Prioritize Budget & Schedules• Creation of a Living Database

Continuing Process


I&C Modernization Workshop

• Who & Why?– Anyone considering digital I&C Upgrades who have not

yet developed a comprehensive plan for implementation. – Past digital I&C upgrades have resulted in large variability

in costs and problems encountered in specifying, integrating,installing, operating and maintaining the upgraded systems.

– Problems usually traced to the absence of a systematic approach in assessing all elements associated with the project lifecycle.

• Workshop for Success– Assist You in the formulation of a I&C Modernization

Plan and process to implement– Conducted at Your site in concert with Your personnel– Two to three day duration

Tailored to Your Needs


Creating Roadmap

• Review workshop process & procedures• Identify systems to be included in plan• Establish I&C database format & content • Establish modernization plan parameters,

weighting factors, and criteria• Establish funding level criteria and system

funding allocations• Define methodology for prioritizing systems• Identify organizational and system constraints• Perform system walkdown/inventory assessments for representative

I&C System

Roadmap to Modernization

Workshop Activities:


Summary

Lots on Your Plate to Eliminate• Game Plan to Organize • Prioritize Key Areas • Configuration Control• Process to Deliver Results• Team to “Make It Happen”

It’s a Daunting Task• Funding Allocations• Business Requirements• Vendor Analysis• Finalize Recommendations• Key Team Member Buy-In• Ready to Start!

Systems Will Be In Every Phase• Assignments for Each System• Turnover List for Migration• Manage by Configuration Control• Diligent Plan Management• Clear Triggers & Measurements

You’ll Be in Charge!• Successful Implementation• Configuration Controlled• On-Time• On-Budget

A Continuous Process that Keeps You in Charge!A Continuous Process that Keeps You in Charge!


Workshop Roles

EnergyPath…

• Decision Support

• Investment Analysis

• Program Planning

• Business Design

C3-ilex…

• Systems Knowledge

• Prioritization

• Project Template

• Integration Planning

I&C Modernization Workshop Team

You…

• Technical Expert

• System Prioritization

• System Ownership

• Project Planning


I&C Modernization

Thank you for coming to this seminar!

Contact: Tom Retson (910) 470-7284Or

Dave Brager (910) 251-1330

www.c3ilex.com www.nrgpath.com

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