Why Model-Based Engineering and Manufacturing Makes Sense for the Plants and Laboratories of the Nuclear Weapon Complex

Franklin, K. W. ; Howell, L. N., Jr. ; Lewis, D. G. ; Neugebauer, C. A. ; O' ; Brien, D. W. ; Schilling, S. A.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

关键词: 22 General Studies Of Nuclear Reactors;    Schedules;    Design;    Stockpiles;    Manufacturing;   

DOI  :  10.2172/15005294
RP-ID  :  UCRL-ID-143864
RP-ID  :  W-7405-ENG-48
RP-ID  :  15005294

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The purpose of this White Paper is to outline the benefits we expect to receive from Model-Based Engineering and Manufacturing (MBE/M) for the design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly of nuclear weapons for upcoming Life Extension Programs (LEPs). Industry experiences with model-based approaches and the NNSA/DP investments and experiences, discussed in this paper, indicate that model-based methods can achieve reliable refurbished weapons for the stockpile with less cost and time. In this the paper, we list both general and specific benefits of MBE/M for the upcoming LEPs and the metrics for determining the success of model-based approaches. We also present some outstanding issues and challenges to deploying and achieving long-term benefit from the MBE/M. In conclusion, we argue that successful completion of the upcoming LEPs--with very aggressive schedule and funding restrictions--will depend on electronic model-based methods. We ask for a strong commitment from LEP managers throughout the Nuclear Weapons Complex to support deployment and use of MBE/M systems to meet their program needs.