Robust temperature control for advanced reactors

Conference · Mon Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1997

OSTI ID:552148

Meyers, G L; Edwards, R M ^[1]

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1. Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA (United States)

Since 1980, new developments in control theory have addressed the problem of model uncertainty. By looking at the robust performance problem in the face of plant uncertainty, controllers can be designed which guarantee stability and performance. One particular robust controller design called mu-synthesis uses H-infinity theory and the D-K iteration technique to achieve both robust performance and robust stability. In reactor control, current classical controllers may be only effective during normal operating conditions requiring operator intervention for other power maneuvers. Robust controllers may now be designed for reactor control over a wider range of powers while guaranteeing performance and stability. 7 refs., 18 figs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: American Nuclear Society, La Grange Park, IL (United States)
• OSTI ID: 552148
• Report Number(s): CONF-970607--Vol.2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
PERFORMANCE
PSTR REACTOR
REACTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL