1. CM-101 Configuration Management Fundamentals
Presented By:
Sam Melton, CM Supervisor
Brunswick Nuclear Plant
8th Configuration Management Benchmarking Conference
October 29 – 31, Raleigh, NC

2. Presentation Topics CM Definition Differences in CM Programs
Basic CM Model
CM Fundamentals
Benefits of CM

3. CM Definition An integrated management process to ensure that:
Design requirements for plant systems, structures, components, software and hardware are defined and documented,
Changes to Design requirements are identified, documented, controlled, evaluated and approved or disapproved,

4. CM Definition (cont.)
Approved design changes and status of implementation are recorded and reported throughout the life of the Plant, which results in the accurate implementation of design output information into the physical configuration of the Plant (i.e., the as-built status matches the design documents),

5. CM Definition (cont.)
Plant configuration documents specifying operations, maintenance, testing, installation, procurement, inspection and training requirements are updated and maintained consistent with the Plant design, and
The implementation of the program is evaluated for effectiveness.

6. Differences in CM Programs
Primary Purpose
Secondary Issues
Governing Requirements
Peripheral Organizations
NASA, DoD, DoE
Making sure the right parts are installed to support schedules
Change control, status accounting, rigid compliance
NASA, Mil Specs, CM Standard
EIA
Commercial Industry
Support, assembly, manufacturing, and production activities
Change control, status accounting
ISO 9000,
ISO 10007,
OSHA 9410
ACDM, NIRMA
Software CM
Manage data elements (code) throughout software life cycle
Change/version control, V&V activities
IEEE Standards,
NIRMA Guidelines
ACDM, NUSMG
Hardware CM
Managing automation functions and devices
Managing URLs, PC configurations
ANSI and IEEE Standards
ACDM
Nuclear Facilities
Supporting long-term facility operation and maintenance activities. Maintain synchronization between requirements – physical plant – configuration documents
Change control, knowing & maintaining design basis, rigid compliance, parts obsolescence
10CFR, NUREGs, Reg. Guides, etc.
ANSI/NIRMA CM
IAEA CM Guidelines
CMBG, INPO, NEI, NIRMA, IAEA

7. Basic CM Model
Source: ANSI/NIRMA CM

8. CM Fundamentals Work Processes must assure that:
Elements conform or deviations are identified
Conformance deviation is tracked through resolution
All changes are authorized
Conformance is auditable
Source: ANSI/NIRMA CM

9. CM Fundamentals Program Management • Program Planning
• Physical Configuration Scope Criteria
• Facility Configuration Information Scope Criteria
• Concepts and Terminology
• Interfaces
• Configuration Control Info System (CCIS)
• Implementation
Source: ANSI/NIRMA CM

10. CM Fundamentals Design Requirements
• Establishment of Design Requirements
• System and Process Boundaries
• Specific Equipment List
• Assignment of SSC Classes
• Basis
• Communication of Design Requirements
Source: ANSI/NIRMA CM

11. CM Fundamentals Information Control • Identification • Categorization
• Storage
• Control and Tracking
• Retrieval
• Minimization
• Operational Configuration Information Status Control
Source: ANSI/NIRMA CM

12. CM Fundamentals Change Control • Identification • Review of Changes
• Implementation of Changes
• Documentation of Changes
Source: ANSI/NIRMA CM

13. CM Fundamentals Assessments • Programmatic Assessments
• Physical Configuration Assessment Follow-up
• Periodic Equipment Performance Monitoring
Source: ANSI/NIRMA CM

14. CM Fundamentals Training • Training Content • Specialized Training
Source: ANSI/NIRMA CM

15. Benefits of CM  More Reliable and Credible Design Information
 Reduced O&M Costs
 Better Input to Make Informed Decisions
 Less Time Spent Researching, Verifying and Cross-Checking Data
 Better Job Planning
 Reduced Maintenance Time & Rework
 Improved ALARA
 Elimination of Duplicate Data Bases

16. Benefits of CM (cont.)  Reduction of Parts Inventory
 Fewer Condition Reports, LER's, Audit & Inspection Findings
 Reduced Number of Plant Trips
 Enhanced Training
 More Credible, Less Costly Life Extension Evaluations
 Less Time Spent Responding to NRC Requests
 Improved NRC Performance Indicator Ratings