ML22244A047
| ML22244A047 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 09/02/2022 |
| From: | Raj Iyengar NRC/RES/DE |
| To: | Louise Lund NRC/RES/DE |
| Carlson J 3014153269 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML22244A047 (5) | |
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MEMORANDUM TO: Louise Lund, Director Division of Engineering Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research FROM: Raj Iyengar, Chief Reactor Engineering Branch Division of Engineering Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research
SUBJECT:
CLOSE-OUT OF THE FUTURE-FOCUSED RESEARCH PROJECT ON DIGITAL TWIN REGULATORY VIABILITY AND ISSUANCE OF TWO TECHNICAL LETTER REPORTS The purpose of this memorandum is to document the close-out of the future-focused research (FFR) project on Digital Twins - Regulatory Viability. This project was one of six research proposals selected when the FFR program began in FY2020. Due to the potential of digital twins (DTs) and DT-enabling technologies to affect the current and future fleet, the project was initiated to assess technical and regulatory challenges regarding the use of DTs in nuclear power plants (NPPs), fuel cycle facilities, and other nuclear energy applications.
Included in the close-out memorandum, RES/DE/REB is pleased to issue two technical letter reports (TLRs) entitled Regulatory Considerations for Nuclear Energy Applications of Digital Twin Technologies (ADAMS Accession ML22192A046) and Project Summary of Digital Twin Regulatory Viability in Nuclear Energy Applications (ADAMS Accession ML22235A643). These reports aim to increase knowledge, enhance communication, and build common understanding of DT applications in NPPs.
TLR-RES/DE/REB-2022-06 explores the potential impact of DT technologies on NRC-regulated activities. The report describes a nuclear DT system and its capabilities for NPP applications, followed by identification and discussion of some regulated activities that merit special consideration and present opportunities in implementing DT-enabling technologies and capabilities. The report presents a list of regulated activities with respect to the five main components of the NRCs regulatory processes: Regulations and Guidance; Licensing, Decommissioning and Certification; Oversight; Operational Experience; and Support for Decisions.
TLR-RES/DE/REB-2022-07 presents a summary of activities, insights, and outcomes of the NRCs FFR project aimed at assessing the regulatory viability of DT technologies. The project activities included conducting a comprehensive state of technology assessment of DT-enabling technologies, engaging stakeholders in the form of workshops and public meetings, identifying challenges and gaps in the application of DT-enabling technologies, and identifying areas that may benefit from future regulatory focus.
CONTACT: Jesse Carlson, RES/DE/REB 301-415-3269 September 2, 2022 Signed by Iyengar, Raj on 09/02/22
L. Lund In addition to the two above-mentioned TLRs, the project team has issued two research information letters (RILs) documenting workshop proceedings, one report summarizing an observation public meeting, and two TLRs providing detailed discussions on the state of technology and technical challenges with DTs. A complete list of deliverables is provided in the enclosure.
Enclosures:
- 1. Digital Twin FFR Project Deliverables
- 2. TLR-RES/DE/REB-2022-06, Regulatory Considerations for Nuclear Energy Applications of Digital Twin Technologies
- 3. TLR-RES/DE/REB-2022-07, Project Summary of Digital Twin Regulatory Viability in Nuclear Energy Applications
L. Lund DISTRIBUTION:
R. Furstenau, RES/DE S. Coffin, RES/DE L. Lund, RES/DE J. McKirgan, RES/DE K. Webber, RES/DSA T. Lalain, RES/DSA M. Thaggard RES/DRA C. Araguas, RES/DRA M. Shams, NRR/DANU J. Bowen, NRR/DANU E. Benner, NRR/DEX C. Johnson, NRR/DEX J. Donoghue, NRR/DSS B. Smith, NRR/DNRL B. Caldwell, NRR/DNRL MJ. Ross-Lee, NRR/DSS S. Atack, NSIR/DPCP B. Thomas, NSIR/DPCP J. Moses, OCIO/GEMS B. Sanford, OCIO/GEMS S. Helton, NMSS/DFM G. Miller, NMSS/DFM J. Weil, NMSS/DFM R. Iyengar, RES/DE C. Cook, RESDE D. Seber, RES/DE R. Tregoning, RES/DE C. Boyd, RES/DSA J. Steckel, RES/DE
ADAMS Package Accession No.: ML22235A659 *Concurred via Email OFFICE RES/DE/REB RES/DE/REB NAME JCarlson* RIyengar*
DATE / /2022 / /2022 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY
L. Lund Digital Twin FFR Project Deliverables
Deliverable(s) Deliverable Title Deliverable ADAMS No.
Date TLR-RES/DE/REB-2021-01 June 2021 ML21160A074 The State of Technology of Application of Digital Twins TLR-RES/DE/REB-2021-17 December 2021 ML21361A261 Technical Challenges and Gaps in Digital-Twin-Enabling Technologies for Nuclear Reactor Application TLR-RES/DE/REB-2022-06 August 2022 ML22192A046 TLR Regulatory Considerations for Nuclear Energy Applications of Digital Twin Technologies TLR-RES/DE/REB-2022-07 August 2022 ML22235A643 Project Summary of Digital Twin Regulatory Viability in Nuclear Energy Applications RIL 2021-02 Proceedings of March 2021 ML21083A132 the Workshop on Digital Twin Applications for Advanced Nuclear RIL Technologies RIL 2021-16 Proceedings of December 2021 ML21348A020 the Workshop on Enabling Technologies for Digital Twin Applications for Advanced Reactors and Plant Modernization Summary of the March 2022 ML22091A007 Observation Public Meeting on Regulatory Public Meeting Considerations and Summary Opportunities for Digital Twins in Nuclear Reactor Applications Advisory Committee on Digital Twins Information May 2022 ML22179A369 Reactor Safeguards Briefing - Official Transcript (ACRS) Briefing of Proceedings (pp.75-220) 2022 Regulatory NRC Digital Twins - March 2022 ML22179A224 Information Regulatory Viability Conference (RIC) YouTube Link Video Presentation
ML22235A659; ML22244A047 OFFICE RES/DE/REB RES/DE/CIB NAME JCarlson JC RIyengar RI DATE Sep 1, 2022 Sep 2, 2022