Abstract
Open Source has since the creation of the first version of the Linux
operating system become a realistic alternative also for commercial
applications. Open Source software has so far not been used within nuclear
power at least to a level where serious application notes would be found from
a websearch. However, going through some of the requirements that are placed
for example on I&C for nuclear power plants there seem to be advantages if at
least some parts of the software components would be based on Open Source
technology. Some of these advantages include, but are not restricted to, a
possibility to assess the likelihood of software failures and an easier
upgrade to new generations of hardware. The paper addresses benefits of using
Open Source based applications in different functions within nuclear power
plants. The intention is to open up a broader discussion of strategies within
the nuclear community in the development of I&C and other computer based
applications for present and future nuclear power plants.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| MoE publication type | Not Eligible |
| Event | EHPG Meeting of the OECD Halden Reactor Project 2007 - Storefjell, Norway Duration: 12 Mar 2007 → 15 Mar 2007 |
Conference
| Conference | EHPG Meeting of the OECD Halden Reactor Project 2007 |
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| Country/Territory | Norway |
| City | Storefjell |
| Period | 12/03/07 → 15/03/07 |