The Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission cordially invites you to attend the

International Conference on Wire System Aging
April 23-25, 2002 Rockville, Maryland USA

Organized by:
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555
 

Background
Most elements of the nation’s infrastructure, including nuclear power plants, aircraft, spacecraft, railroads and residential housing are impacted by the aging of wire systems. A U.S. White House National Science and Technology Council study concluded that wire system safety is an important public health and safety issue that transcends government agencies. The subject is of considerable interest, especially at the NRC where it relates to the safe operation of commercial nuclear power plants.
 

Purpose
This conference has a three-fold purpose: 1) to review current practices and programs for understanding and managing wire system aging, 2) to exchange information on the current status of research related to the issue, and 3) to identify technical issues and programs of interest for collaborative research. Four specific topics will be the focus of the conference as they relate to wire system aging:

• Reliability Physics Modeling of Wire System Aging
• Fire Risk Assessment of Wire System Aging
• Risk Significance of Wire System Aging
• Prognostics and Diagnostics for Installed Wire Systems
   

Conference Format
The conference will include technical presentations on each of the four topics to provide an overview of ongoing and planned research programs, along with a summary of the technical issues of interest for research. In addition, exhibitors will be invited to demonstrate state-of-the-art techniques for monitoring wire systems.

On the last day, a panel will summarize the results of each session and discuss the future direction for research and collaboration.

Please remember these important dates!

January 31, 2002
Deadline to submit abstracts

March 15, 2002
Deadline for conference pre-registration
Deadline to submit final papers

April 2, 2002
Deadline to make hotel reservations

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	ICWSA 2002 Brochure

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