Nuclear DiNAMIC

1. Objectives

• Facilitate information sharing on scoping, design, planning, and implementation of digital projects.
• Mitigate technical and programmatic risks through collective problem-solving.
• Develop standardized methodologies for digital lifecycle management, licensing, and implementation.
• Strategic alignment on fleetwide digital initiatives.
• Advocate for industry-wide strategic direction for digital initiatives
• Establish a network for continuous innovation and OE exchange.

3. Collaboration Tools

Platform:

• WordPress site for sharing files, meeting agendas, a forum, and slides.
  • Access controlled by Christianna Howard, Sargent & Lundy

Data Governance:

• A data-sharing agreement will define boundaries for proprietary, financial, and IP-sensitive information.
• NDAs may be considered if required, but open exchange of non-proprietary OE is prioritized.

5. Legal and Regulatory Considerations

Compliance:

All activities will adhere to regulatory requirements (e.g., NRC guidelines).

Data Protection:

• Clear rules for data sharing will be formalized to avoid misuse of sensitive information.
• NDAs will be drafted, if necessary, but informal agreements are preferred.

7. Next Steps

1. Formalize the Charter: Finalize this document for all members’ sign-off.

2. Plan Next Meeting:

• Schedule next quarterly virtual meeting 3Q2025.
• Define the agenda, including a discussion on data-sharing agreements.

3. Develop a Work Plan:

• Identify priority topics (e.g., digital twin implementation, cybersecurity).
• Assign working groups to address specific challenges.

2. Consortium Structure

Membership:

• Open to utilities (Dominion, Southern, Constellation, APS, etc.) and key stakeholders.
• Core attendees: 2–4 representatives per utility (Project/Engineering Managers, Directors, and SMEs).

Meeting Frequency:

• Quarterly meetings (3 in-person/year, 1 remote/year) to balance operational constraints.
• Hosts rotate among utilities; meetings may align with external events (e.g., INPO/EPRI workshops).

Host Responsibilities:

• Provide logistical support (venue, lunch, and one dinner).
• Coordinate discussion topics/speakers for agenda
  • ~6 weeks prior to meeting – Canvas for topics/speakers
  • ~2 weeks prior to meeting – distribute draft agenda
  • 1 week prior to meeting – distribute finalized agenda
  • Facilitate meeting
  • 1 week post meeting – ensure meeting minutes are updated in SharePoint
• Sargent & Lundy will act as support for the above activities

4. Meeting Expectations

Preparation:

• Each participant dedicates 4–6 hours of prep time per meeting.
• Host utilities compile and distribute pre-meeting materials (e.g., presentations, case studies).

Agenda Focus:

• Address cross-cutting topics (e.g., post-implementation ownership, outage duration reduction, communication strategies).
  • Each utility must offer a question or discussion point for each topic during the meeting
• Include time for brainstorming future workshop topics.

6. Progress and Evaluation

Review Frequency:

Semi-annual assessments to evaluate progress toward goals and adjust strategies.

Success Metrics:

• Reduced project risks, improved efficiency, and adoption of standardized practices.