ANS 3.5 1985/1998 Differences

2.0 Definitions:

Wording Difference Deleted Added
  • backtrack
  • best estimate
  • computed values
  • malfunctions
  • real-time
  • snapshot
  • freeze
  • passive malfunction
  • reference plant
  • visually simulated hardware
  • critical parameters
  • full scope simulator
  • functionally simulated hardware
  • initialization condition
  • limited scope simulator
  • operational control panels
  • operator training
  • passive malfunction
  • part-task simulator
  • reference plant
  • visually simulated hardware
  • design database
  • fast time
  • initial condition
  • negative training
  • noticeable difference
  • operating procedures
  • operator
  • override
  • passive failure
  • performance testing
  • physical fidelity
  • reference unit
  • repeatability
  • replay
  • scenario
  • simulation facility
  • slow time
  • stimulated hardware
  • subject matter expert
  • systematic approach to training

3.0 General Requirements:

1985 1998
  • 3.0 General Requirement
    • 3.1 Simulator capabilities
      • 3.1.1 Normal Plant Evolutions
      • 3.1.2 Plant Malfunctions
    • 3.2 Simulator Environment
      • 3.2.1 Degree of Panel Simulation
      • 3.2.2 Controls on Panels
      • 3.2.3 Control Room Environment
    • 3.3 Systems to be Simulated and the Degree of Completeness
      • 3.3.1 Systems Controlled from the Control Room
      • 3.3.2 Systems Operation or Functions Controlled Outside of the Control Room
    • 3.4 Simulator Training Capabilities
      • 3.4.1 Initial Conditions
      • 3.4.2 Malfunctions
      • 3.4.3 Other Control Features
      • 3.4.4 Instructor Interface
  • 3.0 General Requirements
    • 3.1 Simulator Capabilities
      • 3.1.1 Real Time and Repeatability
      • 3.1.2 Limits of Simulation
      • 3.1.3 Normal Evolutions
      • 3.1.4 Malfunctions
    • 3.2 Scope of Simulation
      • 3.2.1 Physical Fidelity and Human Factors
        • 3.2.1.1 Scope of Panel Simulation
        • 3.2.1.2 Instrumentation, Controls, Markings, and Operator Aids
        • 3.2.1.3 Control Room Environment
        • 3.2.1.4 Simulator Control Room Deviations
      • 3.2.2 Systems to be Simulated and the Degree of Completeness
        • 3.2.2.1 Systems Controlled or Monitored from the Control Room
        • 3.2.2.2 Systems Controlled or Monitored External to the Control Room
      • 3.3 Simulator Instructor Station Capabilities
        • 3.3.1 Initial Conditions
        • 3.3.2 Malfunctions
        • 3.3.3 Other Features
      • 3.4 Simulator testing

4.0 Testing Requirements (was Performance Criteria):

1985 1998
  • 4.0 Performance Criteria
    • 4.1 Steady State Operation
    • 4.2 Transient Operation
      • 4.2.1
      • 4.2.2
    • 4.3 Simulator Operating Limits
    • 4.4 Monitoring Capability
  • 4.0 Testing Requirements
    • 4.1 Simulator Capabilities Criteria
      • 4.1.1 Real Time and Repeatability
      • 4.1.2 Limits of Simulation
      • 4.1.3 Steady State and Normal Evolutions
        • 4.1.3.1 Steady State Operation
          • 4.1.3.1.1
          • 4.1.3.1.2
          • 4.1.3.1.3
          • 4.1.3.1.4
        • 4.1.3.2 Normal Evolutions
      • 4.1.4 Malfunctions
    • 4.2 Scope of Simulation
      • 4.2.1 Physical Fidelity and Human Factors
        • 4.2.1.1 Scope of Panel Simulation
        • 4.2.1.2 Instrumentation, Controls, Markings, and Operator Aids
        • 4.2.1.3 Control Room Environment
        • 4.2.1.4 Simulator Control Room Deviations
      • 4.2.2 Systems to be Simulated and the Degree of Completeness
        • 4.2.2.1 Systems Controlled or Monitored from the Control Room
        • 4.2.2.2 Systems Controlled or Monitored External to the Control Room
      • 4.3 Simulator Instructor Station Capabilities
        • 3.3.1 Initial Conditions
        • 3.3.2 Malfunctions
        • 3.3.3 Other Features
      • 4.4 Simulator testing
        • 4.4.1 Verification Testing
        • 4.4.2 Validation Testing
        • 4.4.3 Simulator Performance Testing
          • 4.4.3.1 Simulator Operability Testing
          • 4.4.3.2 Simulator Scenario-Based Testing

5.0 Simulator Configuration Management:

1985 1998
  • 5.0 Simulator Design Control
    • 5.1 Simulator Design Data
    • 5.2 Simulator Update Design Data
    • 5.3 Simulator Modifications
    • 5.4 Simulator Testing
      • 5.4.1. Simulator Performancw Testing
      • 5.4.2. Simulator Operability Testing
  • 5.0 Simulator Configuration Management
    • 5.1 Simulator Design database
      • 5.1.1 Utilization of Baseline Data
      • 5.1.2 Simulator Design data Base Update
        • 5.1.2.1 Initial Update
        • 5.1.2.2 Subsequent Update
    • 5.2 Revision to the Scope of Simulation
    • 5.3 Incorporation of Simulator Changes
      • 5.3.1 Modification Based Simulator Changes
        • 5.3.1.1 Initial Upgrade
        • 5.3.1.2 Subsequent Update
      • 5.3.2 Performance-Based Simulator Changes
    • 5.4 Control of Software and Hardware Configuration

Appendix A (Guide for Documenting Simulator Performance):

1985 1998
  • A1 Simulator Information
    • A1.1 General
    • A1.2 Control Room
    • A1.3 Instructor Interface
    • A1.4 Operating Procedures for Reference Plant
    • A1.5 Identify changes since last report
  • A2 Simulator Design Data
  • A3 Simulator Test
    • A3.1 Computer Real Time Test
    • A3.2 Steady State and Normal Operations Test
    • A3.3 Transient Test
    • A3.4 Malfunctions Test
  • A4 Simulator Discrepancy Resolution and Upgrading Describe Program for
  • A1 Simulator Information
    • A1.1 Simulator
    • A1.2 Simulator Control Room
    • A1.3 Instructor Station
    • A1.4 Operating Procedures
    • A1.5 Reports and Records
  • A2 Simulator Design Data
  • A3 Simulator Documentation
  • A4 Simulator Test Documentation

Appendix B (Guidelines for Conduct of Simulator Operability testing):

1985 1998
  • B1 BWR Simulator Operability Test
    • B1.1 Steady State Performance
    • B1.2 Transient Performance
      • B1.2.1
      • B1.2.2
      • B1.2.3
  • B2 PWR Simulator Operability Test
    • B2.1 Steady State Performance
    • B2.2 Transient Performance
      • B2.2.1
      • B2.2.2
      • B2.2.3
      • B2.2.4
  • B1 Categories of Operability Test
    • B1.1 Steady State Test
    • B1.2 Transient Performance Test
  • B2 BWR Simulator Operability Test Requirements
    • B2.1 Steady State Test
    • B2.2 Transient Performance Test
      • B2.2.1
      • B2.2.2
      • B2.2.3
      • B2.2.4
    • B3 PWR Simulator Operability Test Requirements
      • B3.1 Steady State Test
      • B3.2 Transient Performance Test
        • B3.2.1
        • B3.2.2
        • B3.2.3
        • B3.2.4
        • B3.2.5

Appendix C (Examples for Application of the Simulator Steady-State Tolerance Allowances):

Appendix D (Guidance on Part-Task and Limited Scope Simulator features and Fidelity):

1985 1998
 
  • D1 ANSI/ANS 3.5-1998 Applicability to Specific Part-Task and Limited Scope Simulators
  • D2 Part-task and Limited Scope Simulator General Requirements
  • D3 Part-task and Limited Scope Simulator Testing and Validation Requirements
  • D4 Part-task and Limited Scope Simulator Configuration Management Requirements