Regulatory Considerations of Digital Twins for Nuclear Applications

Yadav, Vaibhav; Wells, Alison; Pope, Chad L.; Andrus, Jason P.; Chwasz, Christopher P.; Trask, Timothy C.; Eskins, Doug; Carlson, Jesse; Ulmer, Christopher; Chandran, Nachiketh; Iyengar, Raj

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Title

Regulatory Considerations of Digital Twins for Nuclear Applications

Author(s)

• Yadav, Vaibhav
• Wells, Alison
• Pope, Chad L.
• Andrus, Jason P.
• Chwasz, Christopher P.
• Trask, Timothy C.
• Eskins, Doug
• Carlson, Jesse
• Ulmer, Christopher
• Chandran, Nachiketh
• Iyengar, Raj

Issue Date

2023

Keyword(s)

• Digital twins
• Nuclear
• Regulations
• Artificial Intelligence/Machine-Learning (AI/ML)

Abstract

This paper discusses potential applications of Digital Twin (DT) capabilities within regulated activities related to nuclear power plant (NPP) facilities, fuel cycle facilities, and other related facilities. The ongoing and planned near-term efforts for DTs in nuclear reactor applications are mostly focused on non-safety systems and processes. An increasing industry application of DT technology may result in greater benefit and confidence in the application of these technologies. Such applications may have direct and indirect impacts on NRC-regulated activities. This work identifies four foundational characteristics of a nuclear DT system and presents a brief overview of the DT NPP problem space and five overarching capabilities that a nuclear DT system can provide. A detailed discussion is then presented on potential regulatory considerations and opportunities for DT applications among NRC-regulated activities considered within those processes. The discussion presents specific areas in which DTs may impact regulated activities and compiles the opportunities for further technical and regulatory efforts needed for DT implementation.

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Language

eng

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/121839

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