Title :
A Microcomputer Controller for a Nuclear Pool Reactor
Author :
Scott, H.David ; Smoak, Robert A.
Author_Institution :
Babcock and Wilcox, the Lynchburg Research Center, Lynchburg, Va.
Abstract :
A Direct Digital Controller (DDC) using a microcomputer has been designed to control the Babcock and Wilcox Lynchburg Pool Reactor. The microcomputer is a new design component which is rapidly penetrating all areas of electronic system design. This paper describes the application of microcomputers to process control. The superior capabilities of microcomputers permit the use of new analytical control techniques which provide improved reactor dynamic response.
Keywords :
Automatic control; Circuits; Costs; Digital control; Electronics industry; Helium; Inductors; Microcomputers; Neutrons; Process control;
Journal_Title :
Industrial Electronics and Control Instrumentation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIECI.1975.351212
