Microprocessor-based control systems application in nuclear power plant critical systems

Conference · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1992 · Proceedings of the American Power Conference; (United States)

OSTI ID:7308811

Shah, M R; Nowak, J B ^[1]

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1. Sargent and Lundy, Chicago, IL (US)

Microprocessor-based control systems have been used in fossil power plants and are receiving greater acceptance for application in nuclear plants. This technology is not new but it does require unique considerations when applied to nuclear power plants. Sargent and Lundy (S and L) has used a microprocessor-based component logic control system (interposing Logic System) for safety- and non-safety-related components in nuclear power plants under construction overseas. Currently, S and L is in the design stage to replace an existing analog control system with a microprocessor-based control system in the U.S. The trend in the industry is to replace systems in existing plants or design new power plants with microprocessor-based control systems.

• OSTI ID: 7308811
• Report Number(s): CONF-920432-; CODEN: PAPWA
• Journal Information: Proceedings of the American Power Conference; (United States), Vol. 54:1; Conference: 54. annual American power conference, Chicago, IL (United States), 13-15 Apr 1992; ISSN 0097-2126
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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