Integrated framework for safety control design of nuclear power plants

Abstract

This paper presents an integrated framework for safety control analysis and design for nuclear power plants. It shows the use of process object-oriented modeling methodology (POOM) and fault models to integrate safety requirements, identified hazards, and fault propagation scenarios. Safety control design framework is proposed to show the integration between control systems and safety control design. Hierarchical control charts (HCC) are proposed to integrate process, control, and safety models along with the associated fault models in systematic manner. Process and the associated process and control variables that are involved in safety control systems. The proposed safety control design framework will support the control design and operation of nuclear power plants, as well as the integration with cogeneration facilities such as hydrogen production.