Egypt VTE2 Agenda v.9

Event Overview
Virtual Engagement: Performance Testing and

Sustainability Technical Exchange
Purpose
This virtual engagement is designed to explore the topic of Performance Testing as it pertains to nuclear
and radiological facilities. The course will cover:
Module 1: Introduction to Performance Testing (Review)

Module 2: Performance Testing Planning
Module 3: Full-system Performance Testing
Module 4: Detection System Performance Testing
Module 5: Access Control Performance Testing
Module 6: Access Delay Testing
Module 7: Critical Components and Compensatory Measures
Module 8: Maintenance Plan Development
Module 9: Corrective and Preventative Maintenance
The virtual engagement includes take home exercises to be independently completed by participants
after each session.
Goal, ENNRA Pillars, and Technical Competencies

The goal of this engagement is to provide opportunities for participants to actively learn about
performance testing through lectures, discussions, and exercises.
Content covered is aligned with ENRRA Pillar 3: Repair and Maintenance and addresses competencies
including:
• Performance Testing and Evaluation
• Physical Protection Operations
• Physical Protection Sustainability
• Plan Development and Implementation
• Program management
• Assessments and Quaility Assurance
Delivery
Virtual platform: Zoom
Dates: April 26-28, 2022
Times: 1230-1600 Egypt (UTC/GMT +2 hours)
MST (US) (UTC/GMT -6 hours)
EST (US) (UTC/GMT -4 hours)
EET (Cairo) (UTC/GMT +2 hours)
Pre-Session Office Hours (Optional) Core Session Hours (Required) Post-Session Office Hours (Optional)
Day 1 0500-0750 MST
April 26th 0700-0950 EST

1300-1550 EET
Day 2 0500-0800 MST

1300-1600 EET
Day 3 0500-0755 MST

1300-1555 EET
Duration: Approximately 3 hours per day

Given the virtual environment, the content will be heavily reliant on active and engaged discussions
between the instructors and participants. The platform used for the course will foster and enable
several different communication streams through verbal, chat, and interactive screen sharing
components. Content that lends itself to more in-person activities will be complimentary and presented
during the three (3) week in-person engagement in June.
Audience
This engagement is designed for individuals charged with designing, evaluating, testing, repairing, and
maintaining Physical Protection Systems, to include the development of applicable regulatory guidance
for system evaluation requirements. Persons invited to attend this course include, but are not limited to:
• Regulators and Competent Authorities
• Site security, maintenance, safety and operations managers, and personnel
• Physical security personnel
• Military, intelligence, or response personnel
Suggested Class Size
• 15-20 participants
Language
The instruction will be in English.
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Technical Exchange: Performance Testing and Sustainability Technical
Exchange
Day One – Session 1
[0500 MST/0700 EST/1300 EET – 0750 MST/0950 EST/1550 EET]
Introduction to the Virtual Engagement

Opening remarks and introduce instructors. Review the schedule and logistical
5 minutes information for the presentation facility. Explain the engagement’s goals and
objectives.
Presenters: Waymire, INS/IAEA/ENRRA Leadership intros
Module 1: Introduction to Performance Testing

This session is intended to:
• Provide a review of Performance Testing from VTE#1
45 Minutes • Recall the purpose of performance testing
• Recall the types of performance testing
• Recall the uses of “limited scope” and full system” performance tests
Presenter: Benjamin Stromberg/Alan Evans
Module 2: Performance Testing Planning

• Describe the elements and design of performance testing plans
• List the components of a physical protection system to performance test
45 Minutes
• Explain how performance testing plans are affected by regulatory
requirements
• Describe how performance testing plans are implemented
Presenters: Douglas Abell
10 minutes Break
Module 3: Full System Performance Testing

• Explain the purpose of a full system test
45 Minutes • List the main steps and considerations when performing full system tests
• Describe the outcomes of a full system test
Presenter: Douglas Abell

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Breakout groups: Full System and Component
Performance Testing Exercise [Return by April 29 at
10 Minutes
1300 EET]
Participants will work through exercises on full system performance testing in
small break out groups.
Facilitators: Diego Molina/Tom Mack/Benjamin Stromberg/Alan Evans
End of day wrap-up

End-of-session summary, questions, and answers.
10 Minutes
Introduce take home exercise.
Facilitators: Alan Evans/Russel Waymire/Chad Gravett/Brian Cohn
Post-session Office Hours

Instructors will be available for additional conversation and assistance with take
home exercises. Attendance is not a requirement for this engagement.
Facilitators: Alan Evans/Richie Spangler/Russel Waymire/Chad Gravett/Brian
Cohn/Tom Mack
9th May: [0700 MST/0900 EST/1500 EET – 0900 MST/1100 EST/1700 EET]
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Day Two – Session 2
Pre-session Office Hours

Instructors will remain in the virtual session during office hours. They will be
available for additional conversation and assistance with take home exercises.
Attendance is not a requirement for this engagement.
Facilitators: Alan Evans/Richie Spangler/Russel Waymire/others
Start of Day 2
10 Minutes • Review of day 1 content
Discussion Facilitators: Alan Evans/Brian Cohn/Russel Waymire/Others
Module 4: Detection System Performance Testing

This session familiarizes participants with performance testing of the detection
systems.
Explain the processes used to performance test:
45 minutes
• Interior detection technologies
• Exterior detection technologies
Presenters: Tom Mack/Jessie Vandermolen/Wayne Garcia
Breakout groups: Detection System Performance

Testing Discussion
Participants will engage in guided discussions on the selection of badge
15 minutes
equipment in small break out groups.
Facilitators: David Lee/Alan Evans/Russel Waymire/Brian Cohn/Chad
Gravett/Daniel Cafferkey/Tom Mack/Others
10 Minutes
Break
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Module 5: Access Control Performance Testing
This session introduces Access Control Performance Testing, including:
Explain the processes used to performance test
45 minutes
• Access control technologies
• Contraband detection technologies
Presenters: Vicki Chavez/John Parmeter
Breakout groups: Access Control Performance Testing

Discussions
Participants will engage in guided discussions about access control performance
20 minutes
testing.
Facilitators: Vicki Chavez/John Parmeter/Alan Evans/Russel Waymire/Brian
Cohn/Chad Gravett/Daniel Cafferkey
Module 6: Access Delay Testing

This session introduces the concepts associated with Access Delay Testing.
30 minutes • Explain the processes used to performance test access delay systems
• Describe considerations specific to performance testing access delay
Presenters: CJ Hartwigsen
End of day wrap-up
5 Minutes End-of-session summary, questions, and answers
Facilitators: Alan Evans/Russel Waymire/Brian Cohn

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Day Three – Session 3
Pre-session Office Hours

Instructors will remain in the virtual session during office hours. They will be
available for additional conversation and assistance with take home exercises.
Attendance is not a requirement for this engagement.
Start of Day 3
10 Minutes • Review of day 2 content
Module 7: Critical Components and Compensatory

Measures
This session introduces the identification of components that are critical to
system effectiveness and what compensatory measures to undertake while
repair and maintenance activities are being performed.
30 minutes • Explain how critical components are determined
• Describe how compensatory measures are used to manage the loss of
critical components
Presenters: Tom Mack/Alan Evans

Module 8: Maintenance Plan Development

This session introduces the development of a maintenance plan.
• Explain the purpose of a maintenance program
• List the seven elements of a maintenance program
30 minutes • Describe how maintenance programs ensure the availability of a
physical protection system
Presenters: James Bonilla/Tom Mack

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Breakout groups: Maintenance Plan Discussion
Participants will discuss challenges and solutions to PPS evaluation for NPPs and
30 minutes radiological facilities in small break out groups.
Facilitators: James Bonilla/Tom Mack/Alan Evans/Russel Waymire/Brian
Cohn/Chad Gravett/Daniel Cafferkey
10 Minutes
Break
Module 9: Corrective and Preventative Maintenance

This session familiarizes participants with corrective and preventative
maintenance.
• Explain the differences between corrective and preventative
maintenance
30 minutes • Describe the situations when each type of maintenance should be
performed
• Identify best practices in repairing and replacing components
Presenters: James Bonilla/Tom Mack

Breakout groups: Exercise

Participants will work through exercises in small break out groups.
20 minutes Facilitators: James Bonilla/Tom Mack/Russel Waymire/Brian Cohn/Char
Gravett/Daniel Cafferkey
End of day wrap-up

15 minutes End-of-session summary, questions, and answers

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Event Overview

Virtual Engagement: Performance Testing and

Module 1: Introduction to Performance Testing (Review)

Goal, ENNRA Pillars, and Technical Competencies

Day 1 0500-0750 MST

April 26th 0700-0950 EST

Day 2 0500-0800 MST

April 27th 0700-1000 EST

Day 3 0500-0755 MST

April 28th 0700-0955 EST

Duration: Approximately 3 hours per day

Introduction to the Virtual Engagement

Module 1: Introduction to Performance Testing

Module 2: Performance Testing Planning

Module 3: Full System Performance Testing

Presenter: Douglas Abell

End of day wrap-up

Post-session Office Hours

Pre-session Office Hours

Module 4: Detection System Performance Testing

Breakout groups: Detection System Performance

Breakout groups: Access Control Performance Testing

Module 6: Access Delay Testing

Post-session Office Hours

Pre-session Office Hours

Module 7: Critical Components and Compensatory

Presenters: Tom Mack/Alan Evans

Module 8: Maintenance Plan Development

Presenters: James Bonilla/Tom Mack

Module 9: Corrective and Preventative Maintenance

Presenters: James Bonilla/Tom Mack

Breakout groups: Exercise

End of day wrap-up

Post-session Office Hours

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