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Power System Analysis Continues to Advance Safety, Reliability, Cost-Savings for the Nuclear Industry [Global Data Point](Global Data Point Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) This collaboration and the resulting innovation was recognized by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in a public meeting held in Washington, D.C., as ETAP power system analysis software capability directly aligns with the guidance by NRC's technical document on open-phase fault condition. Both the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) also recognized the importance of this effort and praised the leadership of the ETAP NUUG: "Accurately identifying the impact of open-phase conditions on a plant distribution system was a significant industry challenge. The prompt, diligent response that the ETAP staff provided the industry - working through their nuclear users group to update and validate the ETAP models - helped to develop the confidence that the analysis results were technically sound. The ETAP staff, working with the user group, is a great example of proactive engagement and response needed to solve a complex issue," said Shawn Simon, Principal Evaluator, INPO. The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), a policy organization of the commercial nuclear industry, also formed a steering committee and working group of industry experts focused on organizing an industry-wide initiative to address this issue: "I was particularly impressed when ETAP and their nuclear user group quickly responded to a request by the nuclear industry to address the modeling of a new vulnerability," stated Gordon Clefton, Senior Project Manager, Nuclear Energy Institute. "The dedication of highly skilled programmers to work closely with industry power system experts resulted in a product that will be useful in developing open-phase indication circuitry to maintain the health and safety of the public." (c) 2014 GlobalData Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info). |