Implementation of multivariable control techniques with application to Experimental Breeder Reactor II
- Tennessee Univ., Knoxville, TN (USA). Dept. of Nuclear Engineering
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
After several successful applications to aerospace industry, the modern control theory methods have recently attracted many control engineers from other engineering disciplines. For advanced nuclear reactors, the modern control theory may provide major advantages in safety, availability, and economic aspects. This report is intended to illustrate the feasibility of applying the linear quadratic Gaussian (LQG) compensator in nuclear reactor applications. The LQG design is compared with the existing classical control schemes. Both approaches are tested using the Experimental Breeder Reactor 2 (EBR-2) as the system. The experiments are performed using a mathematical model of the EBR-2 plant. Despite the fact that the controller and plant models do not include all known physical constraints, the results are encouraging. This preliminary study provides an informative, introductory picture for future considerations of using modern control theory methods in nuclear industry. 10 refs., 25 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/NE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 7084439
- Report Number(s):
- ORNL/TM-11134; ON: DE90014787; TRN: 90-028827
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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