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History and Accomplishments of NUMUG

History and Accomplishments of NUMUG. Kenneth G. Wastrack Tennessee Valley Authority Presented at the 11 th NUMUG Meeting St. Louis, Mo / 11-13 October 2006. About NUMUG. Nuclear Utility Meteorological Data Users Group (NUMUG)

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History and Accomplishments of NUMUG

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  1. History and Accomplishments of NUMUG Kenneth G. Wastrack Tennessee Valley Authority Presented at the 11th NUMUG Meeting St. Louis, Mo / 11-13 October 2006 NUMUG History & Survey

  2. About NUMUG Nuclear Utility Meteorological Data Users Group (NUMUG) • Mission and Objective is to provide a forum to address problems and exchange ideas for those collecting and utilizing meteorological data at nuclear facilities. • Membership is open to any individual interested in pursuing the mission and objectives of the group. NUMUG History & Survey

  3. NUMUG Organization • NUMUG has a written charter. • NUMUG is managed by the Steering Committee. • The Steering Committee consists of five members, with at least three members representing U.S. electric utilities. NUMUG History & Survey

  4. Past Meetings 1991 Chattanooga, TN 1999 Syracuse, NY 1993 Boston, MA 2000 Las Vegas, NV 1994 Charlotte, NC 2002 St. Charles, IL 1996 San Francisco, CA 2003 Chattanooga, TN 1997 South Bend, IN 2005 Wilmington, NC NUMUG History & Survey

  5. Accomplishments • NUMUG ListServer • Web Site • ANSI/ANS-3.11(2005), “American National Standard For Determining Meteorological Information At Nuclear Facilities” • Survey of Monitoring Systems NUMUG History & Survey

  6. ListServer • Sponsored by Lawrence-Livermore Lab (ListServer established by Frank Gouveia). • Provides a forum to address problems and exchange ideas for those collecting and utilizing meteorological data at nuclear facilities. • A variety of topics are covered, including meteorological instrumentation, data-collection techniques, quality assurance, emergency preparedness, regulations and standards, and meeting announcements. NUMUG History & Survey

  7. ListServer Subscription To receive listserver messages, send a message to: majordomo@lists.llnl.gov The message text should be: subscribe numug Note: No E-mail subject is required. NUMUG History & Survey

  8. ListServer Sending a Message Send a normal E-mail message to: numug@lists.llnl.gov The message will automatically be sent to all individuals (60+) subscribing to the ListServer. NUMUG History & Survey

  9. Web Site • Web site was established during 2006. • Sponsored by North American Technical Center (NATC) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. • Includes announcements and a presentation archive from previous meetings (8, 9, &10). • Presentations for meeting 11 will be posted (instead of a CD-ROM for meeting attendees). • Access using web address: http://hps.ne.uiuc.edu/numug NUMUG History & Survey

  10. NUMUG History & Survey

  11. ANSI/ANS-3.11 • Initiated by NUMUG with support from the Department of Energy (DOE) Meteorological Coordinating Council (DMCC). • Began as a review of ANSI/ANS-2.5 -1984, “Standard for Determining Meteorological Information at Nuclear Power Sites”. • The working group consisted of approximately 30 individuals from across the whole range of organizations involved in meteorological data collection at nuclear facilities. NUMUG History & Survey

  12. ANSI/ANS-3.11 • Changes in ANS-3.11 • Add operational data applications (not just siting). • Apply to both private and public (DOE & DOD) entities. • Consider the entire nuclear plant life cycle. • Address multiple monitoring locations for modeling applications. • Include state-of-the-art meteorological monitoring equipment. • Issued as ANSI/ANS-3.11-2000, “Determining Meteorological Information at Nuclear Facilities”. NUMUG History & Survey

  13. ANSI/ANS-3.11 • During the 2003 review, the Working Group determined that the standard needed updating. • New reference standards • Advances in instrumentation • Advances in data management • Advances in program management • Issued as ANSI/ANS-3.11-2005, “Determining Meteorological Information at Nuclear Facilities”. NUMUG History & Survey

  14. ANSI/ANS-3.11 • During 2008, the Working Group will reevaluate ANSI/ANS-3.11-2005 and determine action to be taken prior to the standard’s sunset in 2010. • Reaffirm • Sunset • Update • New working group members are welcome. • The working group needs new chairmen. (Thanks to Stan Marsh and Carl Mazzola). NUMUG History & Survey

  15. Survey of Monitoring Systems • One of NUMUG's first activities was to compile a data base of meteorological monitoring programs to help focus NUMUG's efforts. The original survey was conducted during 1992 and the results were presented in 1993. • The second edition of the survey was conducted during 1997-1998 with results presented in 1999. NUMUG History & Survey

  16. Survey of Monitoring Systems Survey Topic Areas • Identification • Unit Information • Site Characteristics • Meteorological Tower Information • Variables Monitored • Meteorological Instrumentation • Recording and Auxiliary Equipment • Off-Site Data Sources • Maintenance and Calibration • Data Processing and Archiving • Administration NUMUG History & Survey

  17. Survey of Monitoring Systems NUMUG History & Survey

  18. Survey of Monitoring Systems(Participants) NUMUG History & Survey

  19. Survey of Monitoring Systems Use of survey results: • Design a new system or upgrade an existing system. • Determine the best equipment for a particular site. • Compare experiences with other operators concerning particular equipment. • Compare monitoring programs for similar sites. NUMUG History & Survey

  20. Survey of Monitoring Systems Is survey information used as intended? • Who uses the survey information? • Is the survey information useful? • What other applications can take advantage of the survey information? • What deficiencies are there in the survey information? NUMUG History & Survey

  21. Survey of Monitoring Systems Is there a need to update the survey? • Some information is out-of-date. • Facilities have changed operational status. • Equipment changes have been made. • New facilities are planned. NUMUG History & Survey

  22. Survey of Monitoring Systems • Non-comprehensive (large surveys may discourage participation). • Multiple small surveys. • Targeted to specific types of facilities or specific users. What should be the nature of future surveys? NUMUG History & Survey

  23. Survey of Monitoring Systems What methodology should be used for future surveys? • Hardcopy. • E-mail. • Website. NUMUG History & Survey

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