Implementation of Software Independent Verification and Validation for Lungmen Distributed Control and Information Systems

This report presents the implementation of the software independent verification and validation (IV and V) for the Distributed Control and Information Systems (DCIS) of the Lungmen Project. It covers the codes and standards as applicable, the scope of the software IV and V and the documents reviewed, the organizational structure and activities for performing the IV and V work. Furthermore, the problems which were encountered during the implementation are discussed, along with solutions for them. Since the establishment of the IV and V teams (the GE IVVT and the OIVVT) in 1999, the IV and V activities have been progressed smoothly. Two problems have been encountered though, but resolved. Also, from this implementation, a couple of recommendations for performing future software IV and V activities can be made. One is to fully understand the regulatory requirements on software IV and V before an IV and V project gets started. The other is to establish a tracking system for IV and V activities in IV and V project to facilitate control and monitoring of the issues identified. (authors)