CALL FOR PAPERS

Call for Papers

Abstracts regarding other topics related to Environmental and Seismic Qualification are welcome and will also be considered. Industry personnel interested in contributing to the technical sessions should submit a presentation abstract of not more than 400 words no later than COB, Tuesday August 31, 2021.

Click here to submit an abstract.

Presentations will be selected based on the subject matter as provided in the abstract and relevance to the broad topics below.

  • Industry Standards and Regulatory Document Revisions Impacting EQ*
  • Design Bases Assurance (Programs) Inspections (IP 71111.21N)
    • Unresolved Items (URI) Resolution
    • Lessons Learned
    • Sustainability & Improvement Initiatives
    • Vendor Inspection Impact
    • Regulatory Initiatives & Updates
  • Alternative Treatments for EQ Equipment under 10CFR 50.69*
  • Plant Specific EQ Issues & Challenges*
  • EQ Test Lab Inputs on New Equipment Qualification, Current Challenges & Improvements on Thermal Aging Methods*
  • Plant O&E Responses*
  • Development of New EQ Equipment or Materials of Interest*
  • New Regulatory Issues and the Impact on EQ Programs and EQ Management*
  • New Plant EQ Parameters, EQ Equipment, & Qualification Topics*
  • Vendor Presentations of Equipment Designed for New Plants & Severe/BDE Accidents*
  • Solutions for Obsolescence Issues/Components*
  • Qualification of Mechanical Equipment*
  • Aging Management Research and Practical Applications*
  • EQ Involvement with beyond Design Basis Events (i.e., Fukushima Mods affecting design basis)
  • Utility Experience and Lessons Learned from Self-Assessments
  • Update on New Plant Construction (US and/or international)
  • Industry Standards Revisions Impacting EQ
  • Industry Activities Related to Equipment Procurement & Obsolescence
  • Equipment Condition Monitoring – Costs & Benefits
  • Implementation of IAEA EQ Program Guidance
  • Utility Experience with EQ and Licensing of Digital Systems & Equipment
  • EQ Program Upgrade; Cost Reduction; Scope Reduction
  • EQ Program Health Monitoring – Methods, Benefits & Pitfalls
  • EQ Cost Savings Initiatives
  • Power Uprate Impact on EQ Programs
  • Seismic Qualification Technical & Regulatory Topics

* Topics with high interest level

 

For a full downloadable PDF version click here

Submit your abstracts

Click the button below to submit an abstract. Follow the instructions to create an account for submission.

Follow us on Social Media:      ​