Energiforsk I&C R&D program ENSRIC has commissioned UK consultancy Adelard to study the approach towards the use, licensing and justification of digital COTS products in nuclear applications. The scope of the study covers the nuclear industries of different countries, other non-nuclear safety-critical industries, and the approach laid out in arecently developed IAEA guide on the subject.
The findings were presented at this seminar, along with a number of invited distinguished international speakers that shared the approaches adopted by their organizations and lessons that have learned. The seminar included opportunities for discussion and sharing of lessons and good practices between representatives of different industries. Licensing is one of the challenges with COTS, this was discussed in a panel discussion with participants from regulators and licensees.
Documentation:
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9:30
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Monika Adsten |
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9:40
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Use and licensing of COTS digital devices in safety critical industries – Project summary Sofia Guerra, Adelard, UK |
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10:10
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Dedication of Digital COTS Components for Use in the U.S. Nuclear Industry Steven Arndt, NRC, US |
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10:50
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Justifying COTS Products using Commercial Grade Dedication Andrew M Nack, Isotek Systems, LLC, US |
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11:30 |
Lunch |
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12:20
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Use of SMART Devices in Safety Related Computers Kevin McKay, OPG Canada |
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13:00
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Justification of COTS smart devices within EDF Energy Nuclear Generation UK Silke Kuball, EDF Energy, UK |
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13:40
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Sofia Guerra, Adelard, UK |
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14:10 |
Coffee |
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14:30
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The use of Commercial Grade Dedication in Sweden Pär Lansåker, Vattenfall, Sweden |
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15:00
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Maria Palo, ÅF-Consult Ltd, Finland |
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15:30
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Panel on challenges of licensing COTS digital components Steven Arndt, NRC |
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16:15
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End of seminar
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Most welcome to participate!
ENSRIC steering group through Monika Adsten, Energiforsk