Process Simulation of Nuclear Power Plant Using Latest Techniques

Jayanthi, T.; Rajeswari, S.; Narayanan, Krish; Setiapraja, Hari; Anathanarayanan, S

doi:10.18000/ijies.30015

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“…The simulator is essentially made up of mathematical models of PFBR subsystems running in a computer system in real time and actual sequence to replicate the operational characteristics of the plant. PFBR Training Simulator is designed to simulate the steady state and dynamic responses of the plant to operator actions in real-time [6]. The simulator is helpful in training the operators about the process dynamics, operations in normal and abnormal situations, various malfunctions & incidents, plant start-up etc.…”

Section: Full Scope Replica Simulatormentioning

confidence: 99%

Role of animated Human Machine Interface in nuclear power plant

Bindu¹,

Gandhi²

2011

Int. j. simul. model.

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The recent advances in Computer Science and Technology have revolutionized the way graphical user interfaces are used towards Human Machine Interface (HMI). The graphical user interface is so powerful, that the knowledge of a process or system can be transferred to plant personnel accurately and effectively within a short period of time. The techniques of animation can enhance the illusion of direct manipulation that many human computer interfaces strive to represent. This paper describes the role of human machine interface using animated information in Full Scope Replica type training simulator of Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR). This paper covers general description of PFBR, the Full Scope Replica Simulator, the concept of simulation of plant dynamics, development of the animated core temperature distribution diagram and process flow diagram followed by its features. Also it covers how animated core temperature distribution and dynamic process flow diagrams are advantageous for operator training.

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Section: Full Scope Replica Simulatormentioning

confidence: 99%

Role of animated Human Machine Interface in nuclear power plant

Bindu¹,

Gandhi²

2011

Int. j. simul. model.

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“…Training simulators help owners of industries, especially power utilities, to train their operating staff effectively (IAEA-TECDOC-1411, 2004; Kazuya et al , 2009). Full-scope training simulators with replicated control rooms and mathematical models mimicking the entire plant are being used extensively to train control room operators (Bindu et al , 2011; Jayanti et al , 2007; IAEA-TECDOC-1411, 2004). Power plants operate in various operating conditions with respect to power demands and various equipment operating limitations.…”

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“…Thermal and nuclear power plants use a range of saturated steam water space (SSWS) equipment, and mathematical models of these pieces of equipment are an important component of thermal and nuclear power plant simulators (Philip et al ., 2014a; Kumar and Kumar, 2014; Nag, 2014). With many SSWS being encountered in most thermal and nuclear power plants, it is important to devise suitable modeling techniques for modeling SSWS equipment (Jayanti et al , 2007; Kumar and Kumar, 2014; IAEA-TECDOC-1411, 2004).…”

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“…All those types of SSWS equipment incorporate steam being used at saturation temperatures (Nag, 2014; Kumar and Kumar, 2014). Besides the equipment used by thermal power plants, nuclear power plants (NPPs) use other SSWS, including pressurizers and bleed condensers (CANDU Fundamentals Training Course, Module-15, Heat Transport Auxiliary Systems, 2003; Jayanti et al , 2007; Xue and Sun, 2014).…”

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Mathematical modeling of unbounded spaces using single-equation-based point saturated steam water spaces

Philip¹,

Mangalvedekar²,

Kazi³

2017

WJE

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Purpose Industries, especially power plants, using steam as power fluid employ many equipment and systems using saturated steam. Mathematical modeling of this saturated steam water space (SSWS) equipment is important for simulators catering to these industries and power plants. Single-equation-based modeling approach and its optimized version, mass factor–volume factor approach, are very efficient in modeling SSWS with bounded volumes, where the volume of the space is fixed. In unbounded volumes, the volume may be changing or is unbounded because of expansion, contraction or pressure control. The purpose of this paper is to propose a single equation based modeling approach for unbounded SSWS. Such unbounded volumes are encountered in coolant channels of pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR)-type nuclear power plants (NPPs). Design/methodology/approach This paper proposes an extension of a single-equation approach by considering a subsection of the volume as miniature Point SSWS. In the proposed Point SSWS, the total heat, mass and volume of the SSWS are delinked and overall density and heat density are introduced in place. With this extension, Point SSWS can be applied to unbounded volumes. Findings In this study, 392 coolant channels of proposed 680 MWe PHWR have been simulated to ascertain the overall coolant density when coolant boils partially on nuclear heating. The simulation results have been compared with simulation results available from previous researchers and it has been found that the values are in line with previous researchers with maximum deviation of 1.2 per cent. Originality/value From the simulation results and their low value of deviation, it is clear that point space approach can be effectively used in modeling Point SSWS. Moreover, theoretically, it has been proved that the density of homogenous steam–water mixture is dependent only on the bulk heat density and temperature of the mixture.

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“…In the present scenario, Full Scope Replica Simulator has become a main component of the operator training programme in Nuclear Power Plant. The replicated control room representing the main control room is used for training the operators to increase the skill sets by providing simulator environment for overall monitoring and control of the plant [1,2]. The operators are trained to operate Main Control Room, Handling Control Room and Backup Control Room for various purposes in the plant.…”

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Modeling and Simulation of Backup Control Room for PFBR Operator Training Simulator

Nawlakha

Jasmine²,

Raju³

et al. 2012

IJEE

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One of the key elements considered for safe operation of the Nuclear Power Plant is the knowledge possessed by the operators. Plant safety is ensured by inducting well trained operators and engineers having domain knowledge and experience in the related field. Getting acquainted and trained in the simulator environment definitely yields best results when it comes to handling a crisis or an emergency situation by the operators in a plant. High fidelity Full Scope Simulator plays a major role in providing such training platform for imparting comprehensive training on various plant conditions. Modeling and Simulation of Backup Control Room (BCR) is a part of Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) Operator Training Simulator. This paper discusses about various steps involved in Modeling and Simulation of BCR mainly Virtual panel simulation, the associated logic and control simulation, data collection, naming of process variables, interfacing with the associated processes and integration and testing of BCR with Simulator Environment. The need of BCR in Nuclear Power Plant, its location in plant and various features are also included here.

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Process Simulation of Nuclear Power Plant Using Latest Techniques

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Role of animated Human Machine Interface in nuclear power plant

Role of animated Human Machine Interface in nuclear power plant

Mathematical modeling of unbounded spaces using single-equation-based point saturated steam water spaces

Modeling and Simulation of Backup Control Room for PFBR Operator Training Simulator

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