Overview of current trends in applications of process control computers to nuclear power plants

Conference · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1973

OSTI ID:4371838

Lunde, J E

From national topical meeting on mathematical models and computational techniques for analysis of nuclear systems; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (8 Apr 1973). In mathematical models and computational techniques for analysis of nuclear systems. A review is given of the current trends in the development of automated systems for control and supervision of nuclear power stations, with the main attention on the increasing role of process computers. Modular systems now being developed are discussed. The functional role of a process computer system in a nuclear plant is discussed, and the use of quantitative methods that can be used for evaluation of alternative computer structures, is suggested. The advantages to be gained by introducing computerized protection systems are outlined. Several operational and economical advantages can be gained by the introduction of a computerbased control room with extensive utilization of color display units and operator's consoles. Problems that exist in relation to an appropriate organization of the information that should be presented to the plant operator are discussed. The incentives for applying direct digital plant control are outlined, and the particular features of modern control methods in relation to nuclear power plant control are indicated. The introduction of core power distribution control systems holds considerable potential for improved operations management and fuel cycle performance. A method, based on the modern control approach and already experimentally tested, is described. 32 references. (auth)

• Research Organization: Institutt for Atomenergi, Halden, Norway; American Nuclear Society. Michigan Section
• NSA Number: NSA-29-007238
• OSTI ID: 4371838
• Report Number(s): CONF-730414--P2
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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