Accident Analysis/Level II I
Tuesday, 8:30 AM, Sequoyah 3
Session Chair: Mark Leonard
- Development of Applications Guidance Document for MAAP4 Accident Analysis Code
Barbara J. Schlenger-Faber, ERIN Engineering and Research, Inc.
- Development of PRA Level 2 Guidelines
Ricky Summitt, Ricky Summitt Consulting, Inc.
- Interface Between MAAP and MACCS2 Required to Develop a Level 3 PRA
Stanley H. Levinson, et al.,, AREVA NP Inc.

Accident Analysis/Level II II
Tuesday, 10:15 AM, Sequoyah 3
Session Chair: Ed Burns
- L2 PSA: A Dynamic Event Tree Approach to Validate PWR Severe Accident Management Guidelines
E. Raimond IRSN, France
- Technical Issues in Demonstrating Compliance with Quantitative LERF/LRF Targets
Mark T Leonard, dycoda, LLC
- Level 2 PSA for the Mochovce NPP
Zoltan Kovacs, et al., RELKO Ltd, Engineering and Consulting Services, Slovak Republic

Accident Analysis/Level II III
Tuesday, 12:45 PM, Sequoyah 3
Session Chair: Stanley Levinson
- Level 3 PSA Use and Development in the United Kingdom
Antony P Bexon, Health Protection Agency (UK)
- Modeling Post-Core Damage Operator Actions in the PRA
Robert J Lutz, et al., Westinghouse
- Evaluation of Technical Issues during the Development of Shutdown Severe Accident Management Guidelines for a BWR/4 Mark I
Mark T Leonard, et al., dycoda, LLC
- Implementation of a Concept for a Risk-Informed Diagnosis and Prognosis of Plant States Through the RISARD System
Kwang-Il Ahn, et al., ,Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute

Accident Analysis/Level II IV
Tuesday, 3:15 PM, Sequoyah 3
Session Chair: Ken Kiper
- Analytical Calculation of the Mean Value of a Top Event
Tsong-Lun Chu, et al., BNL
- Optimization Study of Filtered Vent and Drywell Flooding for a BWR/4 Mark I
Mark T Leonard, et al., dycoda, LLC
- LEVEL 2 Probabilistic Risk Assessment for WWER-1000 of the small series Results of the Trilateral –United States-Federal Republic of Germany-Ukraine Program
Rolf Janke, et al., Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit mbH

Advanced Nuclear Systems
Monday 12:30 PM, Sequoyah 3
Session Chair: Jim Chapman
- A Methodology for the Conceptual Design of Advanced Nuclear Systems Using Risk-Informed Decision Making
Michael A Elliott, et al., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Integration of the Advanced Transparency Framework to Advanced Nuclear Systems Enhancing Safety, Operations, Security, and Safeguards (SOSS)
Virginia D Cleary, et al., Sandia National Laboratories
- Application of PSA in support to the design of CEA 2400 MWth Gas-cooled Fast Reactor
Christophe Bassi, CEA (Atomic Energy Commission), France
- Metal Fires and Their Implications for Advanced Reactors
Tara J Olivier, et al., Sandia National Laboratories

Aging I
Wednesday, 8:30 AM, Hiwassee
Session Chair: Dennis Bley
- Practical Issues in Component Aging Analysis
Dana L Kelly, Idaho National Laboratory
- Investigation of Time-Dependent Trends in Failure Data of Active Component
Jens-Uwe Kluegel, NPP Goesgen, Switzerland
- PSA as a Tool for Evaluation of Ageing Effects on The Safety of NPPs
Andrei Rodionov, EC JRC Institute for Energy, Netherlands

Aging II
Wednesday, 10:15 AM, Hiwassee
Session Chair: Dana Kelly
- Methodology for Selecting SSC gor Time-Dependent Reliability Modelling in PSA
Alexander V Trifanov, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
- Component selection for Ageing PSA of Armenian NPP Unit 2
Shahen V Poghosyan, et al., Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center (NRSC)

BOP Applications and Generation Risk
Thursday, 8:30 AM, Salon A/B
Session Chair: Tom Morgan
- Point Lepreau Refurbishment Project Level 2 PSA results for internal and external events
Liliana Comanescu, Atomic Energy Canada Limited
- A Proposed Method for Plant Availability and Initiating Event Frequency Modeling
Ernie J Kee ,STP Nuclear Operating Company
- Switchyard Work Effect on Risk
Steven E Farkas, et al., Westinghouse Electric Co.

Common Cause Failures: Panel Session
Wednesday, 1:00 PM, Sequoyah 3
Leader: Pekka Pyy


Common Cause Failures II
Thursday, 8:30 AM, Sequoyah 3
Session Chair: Ricky Summitt
- Common-Cause Failure Analysis in Event Assessment
Dana L Kelly, Idaho National Laboratory
- Some Component Insights from Analyzing NRC's Common-Cause Failure Database
Dale M. Rasmuson, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Investigation of Inter-System Common Cause Failures
Paula Calle Vives, et al., EDF R&D, France
- Treatment of Common Cause Failure in Support System Initiator Models
Rupert Weston, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

Common Cause Failures III
Thursday, 10:15 AM, Sequoyah 3
Session Chair: Dana Kelly
- The Development and Use of CCF Data at European and US Boiling Water Reactors
Leo B. Shanley, ERIN Engineering and Research, Inc.
- Modeling And Parameter Estimation of Asymmetrical Common Cause Failure Events
Dae Il Kang, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute(KAERI)
- Quantitative Expert Judgement and Model Assumption Violations
Tim Bedford, et al., University of Strathclyde, UK
- The Effects of Using Unscreened Independent Events on Plant Specific Common Cause Failure Probabilities
Young G. Jo, Southern Nuclear Operating Company

Computer Codes and Advanced Algorithms I
Tuesday, 8:30 AM, Hiwassee
Session Chair: Dana Kelly
- Adjoint Markov Chains for Sensitivity Analysis of Dynamic Reliability Models
Dan G Cacuci, Commissariat a l’Energie Atomique, France
- A Method for Estimation of Cutset Truncation Error in PSA based on Cutset Growth Trend
Manuel González-Cuesta, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- Advanced PRA Modeling and Quantification
Jeff Riley, et al., EPRI

Computer Codes and Advanced Algorithms II
Tuesday, 10:15 AM, Hiwassee
Session Chair: Tom Morgan
- An Approach to Deal with Truncation Error and Logical Loops
Jongsoo Choi, Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety
- The Open PSA Initiative for Next Generation Probabilistic Safety Assessment
Steven A Epstein, et al., ABS Consulting, Japan
- FTREX Features for an Efficient PSA
Woo Sik Jung, et al., Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute

Configuration Risk Management
Thursday, 10:15 AM, Salon A/B
Session Chair: Kevin Coyne
- Configuration Risk Management of External Event Risk Using PARAGON™
Edward F. Parsley, ERIN Engineering and Research, Inc.
- Modeling the Impact of Switchyard Line Failures and Outages in the SONGS Safety Monitor
Parviz Moieni, et al., Southern California Edison
- Nuclear Industry Configuration Risk Management: Insights from Current Research
Thomas A Morgan, et al., Maracor Software & Engineering, Inc.

Digital Systems
Monday 12:30 PM, Hiwassee
Session Chair: Marty Stutzke
- Addressing Selected Digital I&C Technical & Licensing Issues using Risk Informed Methods
David P Blanchard, Applied Reliability Engineering, Inc.
- Development of Guidance for the Review of New Reactor Digital Instrumentation and Control Probabilistic Risk Assessments
Steven A Arndt, et al., U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- An Automated Tool for Supporting FMEAs of Digital Systems
Tsong-Lun Chu, et al., Brookhaven National Laboratory

External Events I
Wednesday, 1:00 PM, Salon D/E
Session Chair: Marty Stutzke
- Insights Gained from the Beznau Seismic PSA Including Level 2 Considerations
Martin Richner, et al., NOK, Beznau NPP, Switzerland
- Study on Seismic PSA method for Multi-Unit Site Cycle Operatioon
Tadakuni Hakata, TH Consulting
- OECD/NEA Task on PSA of Other Off-site External Events than Earthquake
Jorma V Sandberg, et al., STUK-Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, Finland

External Events II
Wednesday, 4:00 PM, Salon D/E
Session Chair: David Johnson
- Safety Goals for Seismic Safety: Lessons Learned from The Chûetsuoki Earthquake
Genn Saji, Ex-Secretariat of Nuclear Safety Commission of Japan
- Lessons Learned at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa NPP Attacked by the Strong Earthquake on July 16, 2007
Harukuni Tanaka, TEPCO
- Comparative Study of Seismic PSA Methods and Sensitivity of Correlation
Tadakuni Hakata, et al., TH Consulting

Fire PSA I
Tuesday, 8:30 AM, Salon C
Session Chair: Dennis Henneke
- Lessons Learned Developing a Fire PRA for an NFPA-80 Pilot Application
David Miskiewicz Progress Energy, Inc.
- Applications of Fire PRA in NFPA 805 Frequently-Asked-Questions Program
J.S. Hyslop, et al., Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Use Of EPRI/NRC-RESs Fire Pra Methodology (EPRI 1011989, NUREG/CR-6850) for Fire Pra at Nuclear Power Facilities other than Current U.S. LWRS
Bijan Najafi, SAIC
- Iterative Process to Fire PRA Development
Kiang L. Zee, ERIN Engineering and Research, Inc.

Fire PSA II
Tuesday, 10:15 AM, Salon C
Session Chair: Steve Nowlen
- Risk-Informed Analysis of Fire-Induced Multiple Spurious Operation
Dennis W Henneke, GE Hitachi
- Actual Developments in the Advanced German Fire PSA Methodology
Marina L. Roewekamp, GRS mbH
- Modifications to a PRA Model to Address Multiple Spurious Operations (MSOs)
Richard C. Anoba, et al., Anoba Consulting Services, LLC
- Fire Scenario Sensitivity Case Studies for Risk-Managed Technical Specifications Implementation
James K Liming, et al., ABSG Consulting Inc.

Fire PSA III
Tuesday, 12:45 PM, Salon C
Session Chair: JS Hyslop
- Scoping Fire Modeling for Defining the Zone of Influence for Fire PRA Analysis
Usama Farradj, ERIN Engineering and Research, Inc.
- Insights from Evaluations of Control Room Abandonment Fire PRA Analyses
Usama Farradj, ERIN Engineering and Research, Inc.
- Development and Pilot Application of the ANS Fire PRA Standard
Dennis W Henneke, GE Hitachi
- Data Management for Fire Frequency and Fire Modeling Tasks in a Fire PRA
Francisco Joglar, Mark Graham, SAIC

Fire PSA IV
Tuesday, 3:15 PM, Salon C
Session Chair: Jim Liming
- Use of FRANC and XINITS - Practical Aspects, Lessons Learned, and Performance Insights
Gregory T. Zucal ,ERIN Engineering and Research, Inc.
- FRANX Code for Fire PRA Analysis
Jeff Riley, et al., EPRI
- Insights from ESBWR Fire PRA Model Development for Design Certification
Yunlong Li, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy

Fire PSA V
Wednesday, 8:30 AM, Salon C
Session Chair: Dennis Henneke
- Documentation of the Fire PRA using EPRI's DocAssist
Edward A. Simbles, ERIN Engineering and Research, Inc.
- Focusing The Circuit Analysis Effort in Transitioning to NFPA 805 Using Top Event Prevention (TEP)
David P Blanchard, Applied Reliability Engineering, Inc.
- Fire Risk Analysis of NPP "KOZLODUY" Units 3&4
Vesselina Vladimirova, et al., Risk Engineering

Fire PSA VI
Wednesday, 10:15 AM, Salon C
Session Chair: Bijan Najafi
- Addressing Uncertainty in Detailed Fire Modeling of Nuclear Power Plant Single Compartment Fire Scenarios Using Latin Hypercube Sampling
Tom Elicson, Polestar Applied Technology
- Considerations for Improving Fire PRA Treatment of High Energy Arcing Faults
J.S. Hyslop, et al., Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- The Cable Response to Live Fire (CAROLFIRE) Project: Advancing the Cable Fire Response Knowledge Base
Steven P Nowlen, et al., Sandia National Laboratories
- A Phenomena Identification and Ranking Table (PIRT) Exercise for Nuclear Power Plant Fire Model Applications
Steven P Nowlen, et al., Sandia National Laboratories

Fire PSA VII
Wednesday, 1:00 PM, Salon C
Session Chair: Steve Nowlen
- Probabilistic/Statistical Examination of Cable Hot Short Durations Due to Nuclear Plant Fires
Raymond H Gallucci, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Development of an Automated Fast Fire PSA Method
Woo Sik Jung, et al., Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
- Multi-Point Fire Analysis and Simplified Fire Modeling for Fire Risk Quantification
Clarence L Worrell, et al., Westinghouse Electric Company

Human Reliability Analysis I - Panel Session: Current and Future Needs for HR Methogologies
Monday, 12:30 PM, Salon A/B
Leader: Susan Cooper


Human Reliability Analysis II
Monday, 2:00 PM, Salon A/B
Session Chair: Kevin Coyne
- Simplified HRA Process for Internal Fire Analyses
Don E. Macleod, ERIN Engineering and Research, Inc.
- Modeling Nuclear Plant Operator Knowledge and Actions – The ADS-IDAC Simulation Approach
Kevin Coyne, et al., University of Maryland
- EPRI/NRC Fire Human Reliability Analysis Guidelines
Susan E. Cooper, et al., US Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Human Reliability Analysis III
Tuesday, 8:30 AM, Salon A/B
Session Chair: Anthony Spurgin
- A Feasibility Study for Development of Human Error Pattern Analysis Methodology for Operational Experience Feedback
I.S. Kim, et al., ISSA Technology, Inc.
- Benchmarking ASEP and THERP Against Simulated Scenarios
Y. James Chang, et al., US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Severe Accident Mitigation Alternative Analysis Insights Using the MACCS2 Code
Kevin R O'Kula, Washington Safety Management Solutions

Human Reliability Analysis IV
Tuesday, 10:15 AM, Salon A/B
Session Chair: Bruce Hallbert
- Human Reliability Analysis for EPR NPP PSA Level 2
Estelle Sauvage, AREVA-NP
- Data-Driven Modeling of Dependencies Among Influencing Factors In Human-Machine Interactions
Katrina M Groth, et al., University of Maryland
- Modeling and Estimation of Common Cause Failure Like Pre-Initiator Human Failure Events Using Experience Data
Young G. Jo, Southern Nuclear Operating Company

Human Reliability Analysis V
Tuesday, 12:45 PM, Salon A/B
Session Chair: Bengt Lydell
- ATHEANA HRA Analysis in the 2007 International HRA Empirical Study (WT)
Dennis C. Bley, Buttonwood Consulting, Inc.
- Human Reliability Analysis Within Probabilistic Safety Assessment for Other Modes Than Power Operation
Marko Cepin, Josef Stefan Institute, Slovenia
- R.E. GINNA Nuclear Power Plant Pre-Initiator Human Reliability Analysis Upgrade to Meet ASME Standard Requirements
Eric Jorgenson, Stephen Kimbrough Maracor Software and Engineering
- Automated Human Reliability Dependency Analysis Using the EPRI HRA Calculator®
Jan Grobbelaar, et al., Scientech, Inc.

Human Reliability Analysis VI
Tuesday, 3:15 PM, Salon A/B
Session Chair: Dennis Bley
- HRA methods: Pros and Cons
Anthony J Spurgin, Consultant
- Human Reliability – WGRisk Findings and Outlook for Data Collection and Exchange
Vinh N Dang (Presenter Nathan Siu), et al., Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI), Switzerland
- Use of HERA to Inform Human Reliability Analysis
Y. James Chang, et al., US Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Human Reliability Analysis VII
Wednesday, 10:15 AM, Sequoyah 3
Session Chair: Andreas Bye
- The International Empirical HRA Study Using Simulator Human Performance Data
Erasmia Lois (presenter Gareth Parry), et al., US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Overall Design of the International Empirical HRA Method Study
Jeff Julius, et al., US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Experimental Design Needs for Empirical Studies of HRA Methods
Andreas Bye, et al., US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- How Well Do HRA Methods Predict Crew Performance? Results from a Pilot Study
Gareth Parry, et al., US Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Lessons Learned I
Wednesday, 4:00 PM, Salon C
Session Chair: Doug Hance
- Experiences with Piping Reliability Analysis in Support of Risk-Informed PSA Applications
Bengt Lydell ,SCANDPOWER Risk Management, Inc.
- Managing Change - PRA Rollout at Dresden Nuclear Station
John E. Steinmetz, ERIN Engineering and Research, Inc.
- International Review of the Use and Development of PSA
Jeanne-Marie Lanore, et al., IRSN
- Assessment of NPP Operational Events Importance for Operational Experience Feedback by Means of PSA
Vesselina Ranguelova, et al., Institute for Energy, Joint Research Centre, European Commission

Low Power and Shutdown I
Monday 12:30 PM, Salon C
Session Chair: Don Wakefield
- Shutdown PSA for Ringhals Nuclear Power Plants 2, 3 and 4. Insights, Overview and Results
Cilla M Persson, Ringhals AB, Sweden
- Proposed Methodology, Basic and Standard for Shutdown Qualitative Risk Assessments
Leo B. Shanley ERIN Engineering and Research, Inc.
- Experiences and Challenges for Performing Shutdown Risk Assessment at St. Lucie Nuclear Plant
Mahmoud Heiba, Florida Power and Light

Low Power and Shutdown II
Monday, 2:00 PM, Salon C
Session Chair: Jim Lin
- An Estimtion of the Core Damage Frequency of an OPR- 1000 During a Refueling Outage
Jinhee Park, et al., Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
- Accident Management and Risk Evaluation of Shutdown Modes at Beznau NPP
Martin Richner, et al., NOK, Beznau NPP, Switzerland

Model Development
Wednesday, 4:00 PM, Salon A/B
Session Chair: Mardy Sattison
- Feasibility Study Regarding the Technical Acceptability of PRAs for Future Reactors
Mary T Drouin US NRC
- Evaluation of Equipment Reliability During Loss of Room Cooling (LRC) for Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Purposes
Kent E. Sutton, et al., Nebraska Public Power District (Presenter Stephen Nelson)
- The NRC's SPAR Models: Current Status, Future Development, and Modeling Issues
Peter L Appignani, et al., US Nuclear Regulatory Commission

MSPI/SPD
Monday, 2:00 PM, Salon D/E
Session Chair: Parviz Moieni
- Mitigating Systems Performance Index Impacts on PSA and Utility Operations
Bradley W. Dolan ERIN Engineering and Research, Inc.
- MSPI Margin Improvements Arising from the use of Option 2 and System Segmentation
Robert P Boyer, et al., Duke Energy
- Risk Assessment Standardization Project (RASP) Handbook for Risk Assessment of Operational Events
See Meng Wong, et al., U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

New LWRs
Wednesday, 1:00 PM, Hiwassee
Session Chair: Jim Chapman
- Comparison of New Light-Water Reactor Risk Profiles
Donald A Dube, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Probabilistic Risk Assessment Requirements for New Light Water Reactors
Hanh K. Phan, et al., U.S. NRC
- Risk-Informed Framework for Revising the Need for Emergency Planning around NPP: Application to IRIS
Andrea Maioli ,Westinghouse Electric

Non Reactor Nuclear Applications
Tuesday, 12:45 PM, Hiwassee
Session Chair: Susan Cooper
- Risk Analysis of Practical Model Facility for MOX Fuel Fabrication
Hitoshi Tamaki, et al., Japan Atomic Energy Agency
- Current Status of the Component Failure Rates Estimation Work Based on Reprocessing Plant Maintenance Data
Michihiko Ishida, et al., Tokai Reprocessing Technology Development Center, JAEA
- Quantitative Analysis in Response to Regulatory Reaction from a Process Upset Condition
Ron Green, BWX Technologies
- Development of PSA Procedure for a Reprocessing Plant
Yoshinori Ueda, et al., Japan Nuclear Energy Safety Organization

PSA Research and Development I: Panel Session:
PSA Research and Development: Current and Future Needs
Tuesday, 3:15 PM, Hiwassee
Leader: Nathan Siu, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission


PSA Technology - Analysis I
Wednesday, 8:30 AM, Salon A/B
Session Chair: Alan Camp
- Parametric Sensitivity Study of Flooding Scenarios and Their Contribution to Core Damage Frequency
Robert J. Wolfgang, ERIN Engineering and Research, Inc.
- Using PRA to Reduce Internal Flooding Risk at the Kewaunee Power Station
Edward D Coen, Dominion Resources Services
- Insights from the Updates of Internal Flooding PRAs
James C. Lin, ABSG Consulting Inc.
- The Impact of Data on ISLOCA Frequencies When Using Correlated Failure Rates
Russell Sharpe, et al., Maracor Software and Engineering

PSA Technology - Analysis II
Wednesday, 10:15 AM, Salon A/B
Session Chair: Parvis Moieni
- PRA Model for Blind Feeding a Steam Generator
Barbara R Baron, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
- Estimation of The Probability of Hydrogen Transfer Line Rupture at The High Flux Isotope Reactor Cold Neutron Source
Charles T Ramsey, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Evaluation of Loss-of-Coolant Accident Frequency Distributions for Standardized Plant Analysis Risk Models
S. A. Eide, Idaho National Laboratory

PSA Technology - Analysis III
Wednesday, 1:00 PM, Salon A/B
Session Chair: Doug True
- Application of a Probability-Based ISLOCA Methodology
Jeffrey D. Miller, Ricky Summitt Consulting, Inc.
- Development of Plant-Specific Best Estimate Piping Failure Probability
Terry J Herrmann, et al., Structural Integrity Associates
- Detailed Study of Emergency Diesel Generator Performance Using EPIX/RADS Database
S. A. Eide, Idaho National Laboratory

PSA Technology - Passive Systems
Monday 12:30 PM, Salon D/E
Session Chair: Don Dube
- A Hierarchical Bayesian Approach to Passive System Reliability Analysis
Bobby D Middleton, Sandia National Laboratories
- Probabilistic Risk Assessment Requirements for Passive Safety Systems
Eric A Thornsbury, et al., ERIN Engineering & Research, Inc.
- The Use of Response Surface Methodology to Perform Uncertainty Analyses of Passive Safety Systems
Christopher J Fong, MIT

PSA Technology - Treatment of Uncertainty I
Thursday, 8:30 AM, Salon D/E
Session Chair: Mary Drouin
- Simplified Methodology Estimating Impact on Risk Due to Sources of Uncertainty
Robert J. Wolfgang, ERIN Engineering and Research, Inc.
- Treatment of Parameter and Model Uncertainty for Internal Events PRAs
Ken Canavan, ERIN Engineering and Research, Inc.
- Guidance on the Treatment of Uncertainties Associated with PRAs in Risk-Informed Decision Making
Mary T Drouin, US NRC
- Use of the SM-UNCERT Program for Uncertainty Analysis at San Onofre
Thomas A Morgan, et al., Maracor Software & Engineering, Inc.

PSA Training
Thursday, 8:30 AM, Hiwassee
Session Chair: Larry Rau
- EPRI Education of Risk Professionals
Douglas C Hance, EPRI
- PRA Documentation Assistant
Jeff Riley, et al., EPRI
- PRA Computer-based Training Tools
Pamela F Nelson, et al., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Risk-Informed Applications I
Tuesday, 8:30 AM, Salon D/E
Session Chair: Melanie Galloway
- Implementation of a Risk-Informed Surveillance Frequency Control Program - A PRA Perspective
Philip Tarpinian, Exelon Nuclear
- Fostering a Risk-Informed Environment in Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Theresa Valentine Clark, et.al, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Development and Application of RI-ISI Methodology at Olkiluoto BWR
Risto Himanen (presented by Pekka T Pyy), et al., Teollisuuden Voima Oy, Finland
- Use of Level 2 Results to Refine LERF for SONGS ILRT Extension
Ricky Summitt, Ricky Summitt Consulting, Inc.

Risk-Informed Applications II
Tuesday, 10:15 AM, Salon D/E
Session Chair: Elod Hollo
- Degradation Monitoring for Living PSA Applications
Bulent Alpay, University of Michigan
- Risk-Informed Technical Spefications at the South Texas Project
Ernie J Kee, STP Nuclear Operating Company
- EPR Risk-Informed Activities at IRSN
Gabriel Georgescu, et al., IRSN, France
- Risk-Informed Optimization of Allowed Outage Times at Loviisa NPP
S.P. Sirén, Fortum Nuclear Services Ltd., Finland

Risk-Informed Applications III
Tuesday, 12:45 PM, Salon D/E
Session Chair: Gareth Parry
- Development and use of Level 1 PSA at IRSN
François Corenwinder, IRSN, France
- An Approach for Integrated Safety Performance Assessment (ISPA) for Graded Regulation
Dae-Wook Chung, Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety
- Method on Selection of Frequency-Consequence Criteria in Risk Assessment
Kju-Myeng Oh, et al., Korea Institute of Nucelar Safety
- Risk-Informed Methodology for Establishment of Surveillance Frequencies for Nuclear Power Plants
Srinivasa Visweswaran, et al., GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy

Risk-Informed Applications IV
Tuesday, 3:15 PM, Salon D/E
Session Chair: Robert Lutz
- Allocation of Scarce Resources in the Current Nuclear Safety Paradigm
Wayne L Andrews, Perot Systems, Government Services
- Probabilistic Benefits of Water Managements Strategies for GSI 191
Heather L Detar, Westinghouse
- Feasibility Study Regarding Probabilistic Approach for Licensing of Advanced Reactors
Mary T Drouin, US NRC
- Risk-Informed, Technology-Neutral Design & Licensing Framework for New Nuclear Plants
Jim Chapman, et al., Scientech

Risk-Informed Applications V
Wednesday, 8:30 AM, Salon D/E
Session Chair: Jim Liming
- PSA Information System for Regulatory Use
Matjaz Podjavorsek, Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration
- Evaluation of Olkiluoto BWR TechSpecs by Using Plant Specific PSA
Risto Himanen (presented by Pekka T Pyy), et al., Teollisuuden Voima Oy, Finland
- Use of PSA Insights to Optimise STI Of EPR Safety Functions
Vincent Sorel, et al., EDF-DIN-SEPTEN

Roundtable Discussion: Lessons Learned in Training Plant Staff to be Risk-Informed, Not Risk-Misinformed
Wednesday, 8:30 AM, Sequoyah 3
Leader: Barry Sloane



Safety Culture and Risk Perception
Monday, 2:00 PM, Hiwassee
Session Chair: Jan van Erp
- Theoretical Foundations for Building Organizational Safety Models for PRA Applications
Zahra Mohaghegh, et al., University of Maryland
- Nuclear Power: Too Much Safety to Provide Security?
William Mullins, Better Choice Consulting

Standards
Wednesday, 4:00 PM, Sequoyah 3
Session Chair: Mary Drouin and Allen Moldenhauer
- Duke Energy Experience Upgrading PRAs to Meet the Standards
Robert Boyer, Duncan Brewer Duke Energy
- Results & Insights from the Dominion Fleet-wide R.G. 1.200 PRA Self-Assessments
Allen C. Moldenhauer, et al., Dominion Resources
- PRA Peer Review Experiences in Korea
Hak Kyu Lim, Korea Power Engineering Company
- An Approach for Determining the Technical Adequacy of PRA Results for Risk-Informed Activities - Revision 2 to RG 1.200
Mary T Drouin, US NRC
- Duke Energy Experience Using the PSA Standards to Support Applications
Stephen L. Nader, Duncan Brewer Duke Energy

Transportation and Hydrogen I
Thursday, 8:30 AM, Salon C
Session Chair: Nathan Siu
- Probabilistic Treatment of Expert Judgment on Aleatory and Epsitemic Uncertanties Associated with On-Board Vehicle Hydrogen Storage Systems
Yehia F. Khalil, et al., United Technologies Research Center (UTRC)
- Structuring a Probabilistic Model for Reliability Evaluation of Pipings Subject to Corrosion-Fatigue Degradation
Mohamed Chookah, et al., University of Maryland - College Park
- Non-Proliferation Impact Assessment for GNEP: Transportation Issues
Ross F Radel, et al., Sandia National LaboratoriesLaunch Accident Safety Analysis Code for Radioisotope Power Systems
Tracy E Radel, et al., Sandia National Laboratories

Transportation and Hydrogen II
Thursday, 10:15 AM, Salon CSalon C
Session Chair: Nathan Siu
- Probabilistic Safety Assessment of Submarine Reactor
Robert Bryant, Rolls-Royce plc, UK
- Launch Accident Safety Analysis Code for Radioisotope Power Systems
Tracy E Radel, et al., Sandia National Laboratories

Use of PSA in Design
Wednesday, 10:15 AM, Salon D/E
Session Chair: Jim Chapman
- ABWR PRA Update for South Texas Project Units 3 & 4 COLA
Dennis W Henneke, GE Hitachi
- Applicability of ASME Standard Requirements to a Design Certification PRA
Yunlong Li, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
- Back to Basics – Use of Safety and Reliability Engineering Principles for Risk-Informed Decisions to Enhance Safety of First-Of-A-Kind Reactor Designs
Kamal El-Sheikh, Reliability & Safety Assurance Consulting Services (RSACS)
- RFA Effects on Special Treatment Selection
Donald J Spellman, et al., (Presenter J.K. August) Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Revised August 24, 2008
PSA 2008 Topical Meeting - September 7-11, 2008 - Hilton Knoxville, TN