Model-based systems engineering adoption in the US Nuclear industry

This paper examines research covering applications of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and the field of nuclear energy in the U.S. to gain a better understanding of how to better posture the industry for expansion while maintaining a high margin of safety. It provides an analysis of current research to identify the benefits and drawbacks of implementing MBSE, how the U.S. can benefit from MBSE methodologies in nuclear energy, and the overall impacts of implementing MBSE in American nuclear energy operations and development. This paper seeks to highlight how the benefits of utilizing MBSE in nuclear energy operations outweigh the negative outcomes of doing so.