Title :
A Computerized Protection System for a Fast Research Reactor
Author :
Bologna, Sandro ; de Agostino, Elio ; Mattucci, Antonio ; Monaci, Paolo ; Putignani, Maria Grazia ; Santucci, Carlo
Author_Institution :
Lab. Automazione e Controllo Impianti, CNEN-C.S.N. Casaccia-Roma-Italy
Abstract :
The paper describes the full experience gained in the design, implementation and validation of the computerized protection system for the TAPIRO fast reactor at the Casaccia Center - Rome. The TAPIRO fast reactor is a 5 Kw research reactor, cooled by He.
Keywords :
Application software; Availability; Clocks; Hardware; Helium; Inductors; Microcomputers; Performance analysis; Protection; Safety;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1980.4330931
