RSICC CODE PACKAGE PSR-405
1. NAME AND TITLE
SAPHIRE : Systems Analysis Programs for Hands-On Integrated Reliability Evaluations.
Versions Available:
SAPHIRE for DOS (5.0, 5.12, 5.67, 5.69), for Windows (6.33, 6.64, 7.06)
Auxiliary Codes:
Graphical Evaluation Module (GEM) Versions 5.0, 7.0 for Windows 95, 98, NT
2. CONTRIBUTOR
Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory, Idaho Falls,
Idaho.
3. CODING LANGUAGE AND COMPUTER
MODULA-2; IBM PC 386, 486
SAPHIRE 5.69 (P00405PC38600)
SAPHIRE 6.64 (P00405PC48601)
SAPHIRE 7.06 (P00405PC48603)
4. NATURE OF PROBLEM SOLVED
SAPHIRE is a collection of programs developed for the purpose of performing
those functions necessary to create and analyze a complete Probabilistic Risk
Assessment (PRA) primarily for nuclear power plants. The programs included in
this suite are the Integrated Reliability and Risk Analysis System (IRRAS), the
System Analysis and Risk Assessment (SARA) system, the Models And Results
Database (MAR-D) system, and the Fault tree, Event tree and P&ID (FEP)
editors. Previously these programs were released as separate packages. These
programs include functions to allow the user to create event trees and fault
trees, to define accident sequences and basic event failure data, to solve
system and accident sequence fault trees, to quantify cut sets, and to perform
uncertainty analysis on the results. Also included in this program are features
to allow the analyst to generate reports and displays that can be used to
document the results of an analysis. Since this software is a very detailed
technical tool, the user of this program should be familiar with PRA concepts
and the methods used to perform these analyses.
5. METHOD OF SOLUTION
SAPHIRE is written in MODULA-2 and uses an integrated commercial graphics package to interactively construct and edit fault trees. The fault tree solving methods used are industry recognized top down algorithms. For quantification, the program uses standard methods to propagate the failure information through the generated cut sets.
SAPHIRE includes a separate module called the Graphical Evaluation Module (GEM). GEM provides a highly specialized user interface with SAPHIRE which automates the process for evaluating operational events at commercial nuclear power plants. Using GEM an analyst can estimate the risk associated with operational events (that is, perform a Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 analysis for operational events) in a very efficient and expeditious manner.
This on-line reference guide will provide an introduction to SAPHIRE Version
6.6x and 7.0x software. A brief discussion of the purpose and history of the
software is included along with general information such as installation
instructions, starting and stopping the program, and some pointers on how to get
around inside the program. Next, database concepts and structure are discussed.
Following that are nine sections, one for each of the menu options on the
SAPHIRE main menu, wherein the purpose and general capabilities for each option
are furnished. Next, the capabilities and limitations of the software are
provided in a table. Finally, a series of appendices which provide detailed
information about some of the complex operations of the software.
6. RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS
Due to the complexity of and the variety of ways a fault tree can be defined
it is difficult to define limits on the complexity of the problem solved by this
software. It is, however, capable of solving a substantial fault tree due to
efficient methods. At this time, the software can efficiently solve problems as
large as other software currently used on mainframe computers.
7. TYPICAL RUNNING TIME
Running times are a function of the problem to be solved and the actions
performed by the user.
8. COMPUTER HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
IBM-PC/XT/AT/PS-2 or 100% compatible computer running DOS 3.3 or higher. For
the 16 bit version, the PC must have a 640K of RAM, an EGA/VGA compatible
monitor and display adaptor, and a hard disk with at least 10 megabytes of free
space. A numeric math co-processor and a mouse are highly recommended. For the
32 bit version, the PC must have a 386 or better processor and a minimum of 2
megabytes of free extended memory and 40 megabytes of free disk space, with a
VGA monitor.
9. COMPUTER SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
IBM/Microsoft DOS version 3.3 or later; for the Windows version Windows 95, 98, NT.
10. REFERENCES
a) Included in document:
M. H. Johnson, "Transmittal Letter for Saphire 5.69" (April 6, 1999).
DOS Version 5.69 includes a hardcopy of:
K. D. Russell, C. L. Atwood, W. J. Galyean, M. B. Sattison, D. M. Rasmuson,
K. J. Kvarfordt, N. L. Skinner, S. T. Wood, R. L. VanHorn, M. K. McKay, "Systems
Analysis Programs for Hands-On Integrated Reliability Evaluations (SAPHIRE)
Version 5.0," NUREG/CR-6116 Vols 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 (December 1993).
WINDOWS Versions 6.64 and 7.06 include extensive electronic documentation
on media.
b) Background information:
S. T. Wood, K. J. Kvarfordt, C. L. Hoffman, "Systems Analysis Programs for Hands-On Integrated Reliability Evaluations (SAPHIRE System Overview Manual)," NUREG/CR-6532, (WINDOWS Versions).
See http://saphire.inel.gov/saphire_main.html
for new developments, contacts, user's group, and training information.
11. CONTENTS OF CODE PACKAGE
Included are referenced documents in (10.a) and source code, executable
modules, sample problem input data on one CD-ROM.
12. DATE OF ABSTRACT
April 1999, January 2000, March 2002.
KEYWORD: RISK ASSESSMENT