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Training simulator for nuclear power plant reactor control model and method

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OSTI ID:4089289

A description is given of a method and system for the real-time dynamic simulation of a nuclear power plant for training purposes, wherein a control console has a plurality of manual and automatic remote control devices for operating simulated control rods and has indicating devices for monitoring the physical operation of a simulated reactor. Digital computer means are connected to the control console to calculate data values for operating the monitoring devices in accordance with the control devices. The simulation of the reactor control rod mechanism is disclosed whereby the digital computer means operates the rod position monitoring devices in a real-time that is a fraction of the computer time steps and simulates the quick response of a control rod remote control lever together with the delayed response upon a change of direction.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-33-019435
Assignee:
to Westinghouse Electric Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 3914794
OSTI ID:
4089289
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English