Challenge AS3: Utilise Recent Developments in IT, Computing & Energy Storage Technology to Transform the Analytical Operations

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2 Challenge AS3: Utilise Recent Developments in IT, Computing & Energy Storage Technology to Transform the Analytical Operations Date: 14 th November 2017 Presenter: Koulis Efkarpidis 2

3 Scale of Challenge Technological revolution could provide major opportunities for characterisation of the Sellafield Site. Current building is 70 years old and utilises aged technology Analytical support is required for the duration of decommissioning & remediation ~2100 3

4 The Situation Current Future Conventional technology & methodology Customer Demand for quality and diversity Old Instrumentation Compromised Instrumentation (modified) Changing customer demand Assimilation of wider technological advances In-situ & Non-destructive Future facility 4

5 The challenge Future Analytical requirements at Sellafield Cost savings Flexibility Waste reduction Resilience Fit for purpose quality Maintain Safety 5

6 Baseline Technology / Technique(s) Manual sampling Laboratory Analysis Instruments use wires and cables LIMS system not fully integrated with analysis function Knowledge held in disparate functional areas Lack of knowledge leads to conservative decision making 6

7 Opportunities Data management Smart, efficient archiving Modelling of characterisation data Improved knowledge management Use of virtual reality Fit for purpose solutions based on improved data management Minimise intrusive work Combine mobile detection combined with Artificial Intelligence On-line diagnostics to prevent instrument failure Wireless technologies for data transfer Wireless electricity, inductive charging and new battery technologies Improved robotic solutions for sampling and analysis 7

8 Constraints In-situ analysis and maintenance of equipment is difficult in harsh environments Network safety & security concerns regarding wireless technologies Deterioration of sensors and instruments that are not radiological resistant/tolerant Installation & maintenance of sensors and instruments in complex highly radioactive environment where human access is limited Restricted access and limited space (small ports Safety requirements Ageing facilities with poor infrastructure 8

9 Example AS3.1 Sample Registration Mistakes associated with sample registration and labelling can lead to wasted time, quality events and safety issues. A portable scanner/label printer incorporating a camera and a radiation dose measurement would be invaluable in improving traceability. 9

10 Example AS3.2 Fully Integrated LIMS System Improve data management in lab Enable centralisation of information Provide easy access, interpretation & elaboration to data Take advantage of new lab information technology Support and enhance business processes of the lab 10

11 Example AS3.3 Increase proportion of In-situ work The vast majority of analysis is still performed in the lab. Sampling and sample transfer is expensive, time consuming and potentially hazardous to operators The utilisation of the internet, Artificial Intelligence, robotics and new battery technology could generate brand new solutions and enable in-situ solutions to the analytical challenges. 11

12 Thank you for your attention! Any Questions? 12