On an Ontological Foundation for Work Domain Analysis

Little, Eric

doi:10.1201/9781420063059.ch12

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“…At the lower level are empirical constructs-materially grounded objects that capture and utilize the specific knowledge of subject matter experts. With two abstraction hierarchies as a primary analytic tool, Little (2009) argued that the elemental components of such hierarchies be described in terms of their underlying ontological structure. Al Rashdan, Browning, and Ritter (2019) have defined such ontologies for NPPs.…”

Section: Ontologymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is assumed that the individual means-ends relationships between elements of this hierarchy can be made compatible with the ontological framework laid out in Al Rashdan, Browning & Ritter (2019). See also Little (2009) and the discussion in Section 2.3.2. Specifically, components higher in the hierarchy consist of functions to be accomplished, whereas components lower in the hierarchy consist of ways in which accomplishment can take place.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Using Information Automation and Human Technology Integration to Implement Integrated Operations for Nuclear

Dainoff

Hettinger

Joe

2022

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The purpose of the research effort described in this report is to develop and demonstrate an approach to the design and implementation of advanced, automated systems intended to increase operational efficiencies at nuclear power plants. In particular, we describe methods for considering human-technology integration (HTI) issues throughout the various phases of system design, test, and implementation and how these considerations help promote effective design. This research project will develop planning tools and comprehensive guidance on how HTI principles and methods, in combination with information automation technologies, can enable effective data integration and coordination for full nuclear plant modernization. Specifically, this research project will develop an approach to automate the mapping of data from plant systems and processes to application needs, thereby significantly reducing the amount of human workload currently required for the execution of these tasks. In addition to developing an automated solution as a replacement for these tasks, this research will also analyze digitalization's effectiveness in reducing operational costs of compliance related activities. Compliance activities are estimated to account for as much as 50% of operations and maintenance (i.e., non-fuel and non-capital) costs of plant operation.

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Section: Ontologymentioning

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Using Information Automation and Human Technology Integration to Implement Integrated Operations for Nuclear

Dainoff

Hettinger

Joe

2022

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“…Together these levels provide a sufficient granular decomposition of all items of interest in the work domain. (Little, in Bisantz & Burns, 2008;Little, in Borgo & Lesmo, 2008;Little, 2009).…”

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“…The AH can thus be regarded as a formal ontological framework for understanding the work domain. It also provides a rigorous theoretical foundation for understanding the categorical decomposition of the part-whole relations (Little, 2009).…”

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Work Domain Analysis Methodology for Development of Operational Concepts for Advanced Reactors

Hugo

2015

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This report describes a methodology to conduct a work domain analysis in preparation for the development of operational concepts for new plants. This method has been adapted from the classical method described in the literature in order to better deal with the uncertainty and incomplete information typical of first-of-a-kind designs. This report outlines the strategy for undertaking a work domain wnalysis of a new nuclear power plant and the methods to be used in the development of the various phases of the analysis. Basic principles are described to the extent necessary to explain why and how the classical method was adapted to make it suitable as a tool for the preparation of operational concepts for a new nuclear power plant. Practical examples of the systematic application of the method and the various presentation formats in the operational analysis of advanced reactors are provided.

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On an Ontological Foundation for Work Domain Analysis

Cited by 2 publications

References 14 publications

Using Information Automation and Human Technology Integration to Implement Integrated Operations for Nuclear

Using Information Automation and Human Technology Integration to Implement Integrated Operations for Nuclear

Work Domain Analysis Methodology for Development of Operational Concepts for Advanced Reactors

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