PARAGON® SOFTWARE
For Risk-Informed Decision-Making
PARAGON Software Overview |
PARAGON Software Capabilities
The PARAGON software program is the next generation software
tool for risk-informed decision-making, providing a flexible
framework for integrating both probabilistic risk information and
deterministic/qualitative considerations. Built as the successor to
the widely used ORAM-SENTINEL technology, PARAGON software
provides a complete toolset for risk-informed configuration risk
management and other risk-informed decisions.
Whether for meeting the evolving requirements for Maintenance Rule a(4) evaluations or for the adoption of risk-informed completion times under Tech Spec Initiative 4B, PARAGON software's client server-based design facilitates technically sound risk management decisions across the organization.
Deterministic model development applies plant components/trains, configuration and high-risk evolutions to develop decision trees and fault trees supporting qualitative evaluations. Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) model and tool integration allows PRA application use of existing risk tool investment with the PARAGON software. PRA categories and end states are user-definable to support future extension in PRA evaluations for industry applications or to highlight and address plant-specific interest. Time-dependent analysis for allowed outage time and core damage probabilities are available.
The program's architecture extends from a single user workstation to an enterprise application where common deterministic models, PRA results and schedule/results are shared and accessible by many. Deterministic model developers and PRA modelers can continue to control and manage the information under the domain of their responsibility and extend their knowledge as an enterprise resource.
The PARAGON software suite provides a plant-wide resource for consistent evaluation and analysis of plant configuration risk, and serves as an excellent tool for familiarizing plant personnel with the significance of plant configuration risk and the safety significance of equipment.