Nuclear plants gain integrated information systems

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994 · IEEE Computer Applications and Power; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/67.318920· OSTI ID:7192317

Villavicencio-Ramirez, A; Rodriquez-Alvarez, J M

With the objective of simplifying the complex mesh of computing devices employed within nuclear power plants, modern technology and integration techniques are being used to form centralized (but backed up) databases and distributed processing and display networks. Benefits are immediate as a result of the integration and the use of standards. The use of a unique data acquisition and database subsystem optimizes the high costs of engineering, as this task is done only once for the life span of the system. This also contributes towards a uniform user interface and allows for graceful expansion and maintenance. This article features an integrated information system, Sistema Integral de Informacion de Proceso (SIIP). The development of this system enabled the Laguna Verde Nuclear Power plant to fully use the already existing universe of signals and its related engineering during all plant conditions, namely, start up, normal operation, transient analysis, and emergency operation. Integrated systems offer many advantages over segregated systems, and this experience should benefit similar development efforts in other electric power utilities, not only for nuclear but also for other types of generating plants.

• OSTI ID: 7192317
• Journal Information: IEEE Computer Applications and Power; (United States), Vol. 7:4; ISSN 0895-0156
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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