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Configuration Configuration ManagementManagement
ForForThe Next GenerationThe Next Generation
OfOfNuclear FacilitiesNuclear Facilities
Joseph BurackConsulting Engineer
Configuration ManagementSouth Texas Project
Friday, April 21, 2023
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Using CM principles, lessons learned from the current generation, and the latest Information Management tools, develop the foundation for a state-of-the-art CM system that will meet both requirements and end-user needs for the life cycle of the facility
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How do we get it?Issue CM Policy
1. Establish Executive Management Support
2. Apply to Owner & EPC
3. Issue in COLA/Design Phase
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Develop CM Program
1. Owner Developed w/end user in mind
2. 2 Phase Approach• Pre-Operational Phase• Operational Phase
3. Apply Pre-Operational Phase to Owner & EPC
4. Implement early in Design Phase
5. Provide definition and implementing functions
How do we get it?
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1
Conceptual
Design -COLA
2
DefineMajor
Components
3
DevelopFinal
Design
4
Construct/Refine
5
Test/Turnover
6
OperateMaintainRepair
CM Program Functions
Pre-Operational CM Program
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1. Definition/Objectives
2. Ownership/Organization/Training
3. Identification
4. Change Control
5. CIMS
6. Verification and Audits
CM Program Functions
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CM is a set of processes, practices and tools for
establishing and maintaining the design integrity of a facility
throughout its life cycle.
CMP Function - Definition
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1. Establish and Maintain Conformance between CM elements
CMP Function - Objectives
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CM- Objective
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2. Provide valid and timely configuration information to users in an efficient
manner.
CMP Function - Objectives
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Training
Procedures
Simulator Updates
Plant Drawings
Maintenance
Procedures
Drawings
Vendor Manuals
Material Substitution
Parts
Procurement
Specifications
Material Lists
Spare Parts
Engineering
Design Basis Documents
Calculations
Design Drawings
Permanent Modifications
Temporary Modifications
Specification
PMs
Licensing
FSAR
Technical Specifications
Configuration
Management
InformationSystem
Operations
Emergency ProceduresSpecial Test Procedures
Equipment Tagging
Normal Procedures
Plant Drawings
Surveillance
Setpoints
CM- Objective
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1. Establish STP as Owner
2. Define CM Organization – STP/EPC
3. Perform CM Training – STP/EPC
CMP Function - Ownership/Organization/Training
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ISSUE
EPC Organization
EPC consists of many entities; all who are used to doing business “their way”.
CMP Function - Ownership/Organization/Training
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ISSUE
EPC CM Organization
EPC does not have anyone “in charge” of CM. Standard response is “we all do it”. CM to EPC is simply “document control”.
CMP Function - Ownership/Organization/Training
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Result
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1. Identify the Scope of facility SSCS to which CM is applied.
2. Identify Baselines.
3. Identify (number) Documents and Equipment.
CMP Function - Identification
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BASELINES
Baselines – Configuration Information that identifies and establishes the attributes of a facility at a point in time (specific plant design freeze) and serves as basis for defining change.
• Baseline License Requirements – Established when COLA submitted• Baseline Documentation – Rev 0 STP documents• Baseline Configuration Items (CIs) – EPC?
CMP Function - Identification
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ISSUE
EPC Contractor does not understand Baseline.
CMP Function - Identification
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Develop a Plant Numbering System
• Keep it Simple and Intuitive
• Involve Operational Phase End-Users
CMP Function - Identification
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1.End Users want to know
• Unit/System/Component Type/Unique No
– U7-RHR-PMP-001A
• Unit/Doc Type/Subtype/Unique No
– U7-P&ID-RHR-001
CMP Function - Identification
U3-RHR-PMP-001A
Unit/System/Component Type/Unique No
Unit/Doc Type/Subtype/Unique No
U3-P&ID- RHR-001
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ISSUE
EPC wants to use their numbering system.
STP wants to use their numbering system.
CMP Function - Identification
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CMP Function - Identification
Solution
Use both Numbering Systems.
Treat EPC as a Supplier/Vendor
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RMS/DC
STP Doc.#
Supplier Doc.# 3E11-2101-0001-01
U3-P&ID-RHR-0001-01
EDB
STP CID#
Supplier ID# E11-C001A
U3-RHR-PMP-001A
CMP Function - Identification
U3- RHR- PMP-001A(C001A)
RESIDUAL HEAT REMOVAL PUMP 1AComponent Tag
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1.Develop single, standard Change Control process for use by STP/EPC
2.Invoke Change Control on ALL Baseline (Rev 0) Configuration Information
3.Do not allow One-Time or Unincorporated changes
CMP Function – Change Control
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ISSUE
Potential - Getting various members of EPC to use a single Change Control Process may be difficult.
Selecting which changes will be reviewed by Owner requires significant consideration.
CMP Function – Change Control
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1. Develop a Configuration Information Management System (CIMS)
• Relational RM/DC & Equip Databases
• CIMS must be available to Designer, Constructor and Owner/Operator
• Implement CIMS at onset of Design Phase
CMP Function – CIMS
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1. Develop a Configuration Information Management System (CIMS) - cont’
• Populate CIMS as design is developed
• Cross-Reference/Link Documentation to SSCS and vice versa as design is developed.
• Must be “expandable and transferrable”.
CMP Function – CIMS
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Application Architecture
Figure 1. CM Links Between Information Source Contents
CMP Function – CIMS
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Functional Architecture
Document
Control Information
System
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LicensingQualityAssurance
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DataDrawings
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Figure 2. Plant Configuration Management Functional Wheel
CMP Function – CIMS
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EDB RM/DC
U3-RHR-PMP-001B
U3-RHR-MOV-010B
U3-RHR-STRN-001B
U3-RHR-PX-002B
U3-RHR-HX-001B
U3-RHR-PI-013B
U3-RHR-PT-004B-1
U3-RHR-PT-004B-2
U3-RHR-PT-004B-3
U3-RHR-CVLV-002B
…….
STP Doc #
Supp Doc# 3E11-2101-0001-01
U7-D-P&ID-RHR-001-02
CMP Function – CIMS
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EDB RM/DC
U3-RHR-PMP-001B
•Meta Data
•Attributes/Limits/Setpoints
•Margins
•Parts
•Risk
•PMs
•Work History
P&ID-RHR-001-02
CALC-RHR-001
SDD-RHR-001
FSAR-CHP-2.4, 5.4.7, 6.2
SPEC-RHR-0001
P-0P02-RHR-0001
VTD-G062-0001
T.S.-3.4.7, 3.4.8, 3.6.2.3, 3.6.2.4, 3.9.7, 3.9.8
CMP Function – CIMS
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CMP Function – CIMSISSUE
Potential - Getting members of EPC to agree on a single platform (Information System) may be difficult.
Each member wants to use their own System.
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1. Verification and Audit Purposes
• Provide confidence that facility definition formation is under configuration control.
• Ensure that the facility design agrees with requirements.
• Validate that the design has been accurately documented.
CMP Function – Verification & Audit
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1.Verification and Audit Purposes – cont’d
• Validate the integrity of the facility configuration information
• Validate that change control process is adequate
• Validate that CM objectives have been satisfied.
CMP Function – Verification & Audit
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But, at the end of the day: