[PDF] Centralized Digital Computer Control Of A Research Nuclear Reactor eBook

Author : Committee on Application of Digital Instrumentation and Control Systems to Nuclear Power Plant Operations and Safety
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 21,38 MB
Release : 1997-05-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 030952444X

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The nuclear industry and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) have been working for several years on the development of an adequate process to guide the replacement of aging analog monitoring and control instrumentation in nuclear power plants with modern digital instrumentation without introducing off-setting safety problems. This book identifies criteria for the USNRC's review and acceptance of digital applications in nuclear power plants. It focuses on eight areas: software quality assurance, common-mode software failure potential, systems aspects of digital instrumentation and control technology, human factors and human-machine interfaces, safety and reliability assessment methods, dedication of commercial off-the-shelf hardware and software, the case-by-case licensing process, and the adequacy of technical infrastructure.

Author : IAEA
Publisher : International Atomic Energy Agency
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 28,45 MB
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9201096216

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IAEA work in the area of research reactor operation and maintenance is aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Member States to utilize good engineering and management practices to improve research reactor reliability and availability. In particular, the IAEA supports activities addressing ageing management of research reactor instrumentation and control (I&C) systems. The purpose of this publication is to provide engineering guidance on the design, and operational aspects of digital I&C systems for the refurbishment of existing facilities and for new research reactors. Key areas addressed include codes and standards applicability, licensing issues, dealing with the change in human-system interface from analogue to digital technology, software verification and validation activities, periodic testing and inspection, and configuration management. The publication contains technical descriptions and summaries of available digital systems that have been utilized in both new research reactor designs, and in the upgrading of older analogue safety and control systems. This guidance is foreseen for the broad spectrum of research reactors types existing today.

Author : M. Catherine Majumdar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 866 pages
File Size : 26,66 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1461310091

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This conference brought together experts from 15 countries to discuss application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques to the nuclear industry. It was apparent from the meeting that even those active in the field were surprised at the extent of work and the progress made. There was a strong impression that application of this technology to nuclear power plants is inevitable. The benefits to improved operation, design, and safety are simply too significant to be ignored. This is a much different conclusion than might have been reached a few years ago when the technology was new and people were struggling to understand its significance. We believe that this meeting reflects a major turning point for the technology. It has moved from being a topic understood only by specialists to a situation where users are the most active people in the field. A broad array of innovative work is described from all of the participating countries. The activity in the u.s. is large and diverse. Although there is no nationally focussed policy for AI research in the U.S., many of these activities are reported here. Japan and France have a strong drive to integrate AI technology into their nuclear plants, and this is reflecteq in these proceedings.

Author : British Standards Institute Staff
Publisher :
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 32,91 MB
Release : 1981-10-30
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ISBN : 9780580118487

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Nuclear reactors, Nuclear technology, Instruments, Computer applications, Process control, Control equipment, Digital computers, Reliability, Alarm systems, Instrumentation recording, Control systems, Grades (quality), Display devices, Computerized control