Use of computers for operator information systems and controls in Indian nuclear power plants

There has been a gradual increase in the application of computers for on-line status monitoring, analysis and control in Indian nuclear power plants. This paper describes the design features, present status and future designs being planned, the operator information and control systems provided in the Rajasthan and Madras nuclear power plants. It also describes the computer-based data acquisition system with color graphic CRT displays and hard copy facilities, planned for the Narora nuclear power project. (author)