Recent

Below is a list of AMS’ most recent publications.


Journal Articles


J9. Hashemian, H.M., and Jiang, J., “A Practical Review of Methods for Measuring the Dynamic Characteristics of Industrial Pressure Transmitters.” ISA Transactions, Volume 49, Issue 1 (January 2010).

J10. Hashemian, H.M., and Jiang, J., “Nuclear Plant Temperature Instrumentation.” Nuclear Engineering and Design, 239, pages 3132-3141 (2009).

J11. Hashemian, H.M., and Jiang, J., “Using The Noise Analysis Technique to Detect Response Time Problems in the Sensing Lines of Nuclear Plant Pressure Transmitters.” Progress in Nuclear Energy, ISSN 0149-1970, Volume 52, Issue 4, pp. 367-373 (May 2010).

J12. Hashemian, H.M., “Regulations and Standards for the Measurement of Performance and Management of Ageing of I&C Systems of Nuclear Power Plants.” Int. J. Nuclear Law, Volume 2, No. 4, 2009

J13. Hashemian, H.M., “State-of-the-Art Predictive Maintenance Techniques.” Published IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, pp.1-13 (2009).

J14. Hashemian, H.M., “Integrated Online Condition Monitoring System for Nuclear Power Plants.” Kerntechnik, Volume 75, No. 5 (September 2010).

J15. Hashemian, H.M., Kiger, C.J., Morton, G.W., and Shumaker, B.D., “Wireless Sensor Applications in Nuclear Power Plants.” To be published in Nuclear Technology, Volume 173, January 2011.

J16. Hashemian, H.M., “Wireless Sensors for Predictive Maintenance of Rotating Equipment in Research Reactors.” Ann. Nucl. Energy (2010), doi:10.1016/j.anucene.2010.09.012

J17. Hashemian, H.M., “Aging Management of Instrumentation & Control Sensors in Nuclear Power Plants.” Nuclear Engineering and Design 240 (2010), 3781-3790.

J18. Hashemian, H.M., “On-Line Monitoring Applications in Nuclear Power Plants.” Progress in Nuclear Energy, 1-15 (to be published 2010).

J19. Hashemian, H.M., “Accuracy in Temperature Sensor Response Time Estimation for New Nuclear Reactor Designs.” Int. J. Nuclear Energy Science and Technology, to be published in 2011.

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National Publications


N122. Hashemian, H.M., “Implementing Online Monitoring in Nuclear Power Plants,” submitted for publication to IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science (due for publication May 2010).

N123. Hashemian, H.M, “Measurement of True Process Temperatures and Pressures in Nuclear Power Plants.” Accepted for publication and presentation at the American Nuclear Society (ANS) Topical Meeting on Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation and Control and Human Machine Interface Technologies (NPIC&HMIT), held concurrently with the ANS National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, USA (November 2010).

N124. Hashemian, H.M. and O’Hagan, R. “On-Line Monitoring Techniques for Improved Reliability and Maintenance of I&C Systems in Research Reactors.” Accepted for publication and presentation at the American Nuclear Society (ANS) Topical Meeting of Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation and control and Human Machine Interface Technologies (NPIC&HMIT), held concurrently with the ANS National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, USA (November 2010).

N125. Hashemian, H.M., Shumaker, B.D., Wunderlich, R.J., Caylor, S.D., and Morton, G.W. “An Integrated System for Static and Dynamic On-Line Monitoring of Nuclear Power Plant Systems and Components.” Accepted for publication and presentation at the American Nuclear Society (ANS) Topical Meeting on Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation and control and Human Machine Interface Technologies (NPIC&HMIT), held concurrently with the ANS national Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, USA (November 2010).

N126. Hashemian, H.M., Morton, G.W., Caylor, S.D., and Shumaker, B.D. “Advanced Digital Rod Position Indication System for Existing and Next Generation Nuclear Reactors.” Accepted for publication and presentation at the American Nuclear Society (ANS) Topical Meeting on Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation and control and Human Machine Interface Technologies (NPIC&HMIT), held concurrently with the ANS national Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, USA (November 2010).

N127. Hashemian, H.M., “Applying Online Monitoring for Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation and Control.” IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Volume 57, Number 5, Part III, October 2010.
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Magazine Artilces


M20. Hashemian, H.M., Kiger, C.K., Seibel, J.C., Wunderlich, R.W., and Meininger, R.D., “Concerns About Electromagnetic Interference in Nuclear Plants Related to Digital Upgrades.” Power Magazine, Vol. 154, No. 2 (February 2010).

M21. Hashemian, Hash (2010, May 25). Instrumentation and Control in Nuclear Power Plants. SciTopics. Retrieved May 25, 2010, from http://www.scitopics.com/Instrumentation_and_Control_in_Nuclear_Power_Plants.html.

M22. Hashemian, H.M. “Listening in Real Time.” Nuclear Engineering International Magazine, pp. 13-20 (April 2010)

M23. Hashemian, Hash (2010, May 26). Pressure Transmitter Accuracy. SciTopics. Retrieved June 3, 2010, from http://www.scitopics.com/Pressure_Transmitter_Accuracy.html.

M24. Hashemian, Hash (2010, May 26). Nuclear Plant Temperature Instrumentation. SciTopics. Retrieved June 3, 2010, from http://www.scitopics.com/Nuclear_Plant_Temperature_Instrumentation.html

M25. Hashemian, H.M., “The Temperature Tango: Temperature Instrumentation Problems and Solutions in Industrial Processes.” InTech Magazine an ISA publication (June 2010)

M26. Hashemian, Hash (2010, June 14). Predictive Maintenance Techniques. SciTopics. Retrieved June 14, 2010, from http://www.scitopics.com/Predictive_Maintenance_Techniques.html.

M27. Hashemian, Hash (2010, June 14). The Noise Analysis Technique for Testing Pressure Sensor Response Time. SciTopics. Retrieved June 14, 2010, from http://www.scitopics.com/The_Noise_Analysis_Technique_for_Testing_Pressure_Sensor_Response_Time.html

M28. Hashemian, H.M. (2010, July 21). Industrial Thermocouples. SciTopics. Retrieved September 23,2010, from http://www.scitopics.com/Industrial_Thermocouples.html.

M29. Hashemian, H.M. (2010, July 22). Pressure Sensor Problems. SciTopics. Retrieved September 23, 2010, from http://www.scitopics.com/Pressure_Sensor_Problems.html.

M30. Hashemian, H.M. (2010, July 18). Process Sensors for Nuclear Power Plants. SciTopics. Retrieved September 23, 2010, from http://www.scitopics.com/Process_Sensors_for_Nuclear_Power_Plants.html.

M31. Hashemian, H.M. (2010, July 22). Data Acquisition for Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation and Control. SciTopics. Retrieved September 23, 2010, from http://www.scitopics.com/Data_Acquisition_for_Nuclear_Power_Plant_Instrumentation_and_Control.html.

M32. Hashemian, H.M. (2010, July 19). Industrial Resistance Temperature Detectors. SciTopics. Retrieved September 23, 2010 from http://www.scitopics.com/Industrial_Resistance_Temperature_Detectors.html.

M33. Hashemian, H.M. (2010, July 21). Problems Associated with Industrial Cables. SciTopics. Retrieved September 23, 2010, from http://www.scitopics.com/Problems_Associated_with_Industrial_Cables.html.

M34. Hashemian, H.M. (2010, July 18). Data Qualification for Online Monitoring of Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation and Control. SciTopics. Retrieved September 23, 2010 from http://www.scitopics.com/Data_Qualification_for_Online_Monitoring_of _Nuclear_Power_Plant_Instrumentation_and_Control.html.

M35. Hashemian, H.M., “USA’s First Fully Digital Station.” Nuclear Engineering International magazine, pp. 12-16, November 2010.

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Industry Standards


S5. IEC 62465 – Nuclear Power Plants – Instrumentation and control systems important to safety – Management of Aging of Electrical Cabling Systems.” International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Due for publication in 2010.

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Book Chapters


B6. Hashemian, H.M., “Mitigating Ageing in Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation and Control Components.” Chapter 22, Woodhead and Tipping, to be published in 2010.

B7. Hashemian, H.M., “Nuclear Plant I&C System Performance Monitoring.” IEH Volume 3, Edition 4, to be published in 2010.

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EPRI Reports

E10. Hashemian, H.M., “On-Line Calibration Monitoring of Safety-Related Pressure Transmitters at Watts Bar Unit 1.” EPRI Final Report, January 2010.

E11. Hashemian, H.M., “EPRI Sensor Roadmap: The State of the Art in Nuclear Power Plant Sensors.” EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2009. March 2010.