Title: Development of support tool for control design of nuclear power plant using hierarchical control chart (HCC)

Authors: E. Nasimi, H.A. Gabbar

Addresses: Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada. ' Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada

Abstract: Control design of complex systems, such as nuclear power plants (NPP), is multidimensional problem that requires concurrent engineering environment. This paper presents the idea of integrating process and control models and associated knowledge using hierarchical control chart (HCC), which supports control activities throughout the analysis, design, and operation phases. Automated solution for implementing HCC is developed and presented using a selected case study of steam generator control design of nuclear power plant. Integrated knowledge architecture is presented to support different views during the control design stage: process design, control analysis, control design, control programming, operation, and troubleshooting. The proposed solution will provide better ways to structure and share control knowledge, which will reduce overall risks in the engineering process.

Keywords: control analysis; control design; hierarchical control charts; HCC; nuclear reactor control; CANDU control; object oriented modelling; nuclear power plants; NPP; concurrent engineering; simultaneous engineering; process design; process control; steam generators; generator control; nuclear energy; nuclear power.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPSE.2011.038943

International Journal of Process Systems Engineering, 2011 Vol.1 No.2, pp.150 - 168

Published online: 14 Jan 2015 *

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