Natural circulation steam generator model for optimal steam generator water level control

Conference · Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1979

OSTI ID:5962048

Feeley, J J

Several authors have cited the control of steam generator water level as an important problem in the operation of pressurized water reactor plants. In this paper problems associated with steam generator water level control are identified, and advantages of modern estimation and control theory in dealing with these problems are discussed. A new state variable steam generator model and preliminary verification results using data from the loss of fluid test (LOFT) plant are also presented.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-07-1570
• OSTI ID: 5962048
• Report Number(s): CONF-791103-30; TRN: 79-019832
• Resource Relation: Conference: American Nuclear Society meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA, 12 Nov 1979
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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