ANS 3.5 1985/1998 Differences
2.0 Definitions:
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- backtrack
- best estimate
- computed values
- malfunctions
- real-time
- snapshot
- freeze
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- 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
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- 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
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3.0 General Requirements:
- A general re-working of this Section
- Added:
- 3.1.1 Real Time Repeatability
- 3.1.2 Limits of Simulation
- The word Plant is replaced with Unit where applicable
- Structured software/testing program is required
- Significant Instructor Station requirement additions
- Added Malfunction Capabilities:
- event-triggered
- timed-triggered
- consequential failures
- Added 3.4 Simulator Testing (You now have to actually test something)
- Assess and document deviations between simulator control room and the unit
control room
- Storage of 20 IC's minimum removed
- Added plotting capabilities, operator performance monitoring
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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
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- 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
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4.0 Testing Requirements (was Performance Criteria):
- A significant re-working of this Section
- Aligned Section 3.0 and Section 4.0 (Requirements/Testing)
- Steady State PWR/BWR parameters explicitly defined for 1% and 2%
- Added testing requirements
- Verification and Validation
- Performance
- Operability
- Scenario-Based
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- 4.0 Performance Criteria
- 4.1 Steady State Operation
- 4.2 Transient Operation
- 4.3 Simulator Operating Limits
- 4.4 Monitoring Capability
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- 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
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5.0 Simulator Configuration Management:
- A significant re-working of this Section
- Configuration Management is required
- Initial Updates and Subsequent Updates
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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
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- 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
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Appendix A (Guide for Documenting Simulator Performance):
- Documentation for Simulator Systems, Software and Hardware and also for Testing
- Editorial changes
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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
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- 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
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Appendix B (Guidelines for Conduct of Simulator Operability testing):
- Added Categories:
- Steady State Test
- Transient Test
- Replaced .5 second recording resolution with 1 second
- Parameters list changes
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- B1 BWR Simulator Operability Test
- B1.1 Steady State Performance
- B1.2 Transient Performance
- 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
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- 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
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Appendix C (Examples for Application of the Simulator Steady-State Tolerance
Allowances):
- New Appendix
- Two examples of how to calculate 1% variable tolerances
Appendix D (Guidance on Part-Task and Limited Scope Simulator features and
Fidelity):
- New Appendix
- Outlines guidance for usage, requirements, testing, and configuration management
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- 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
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