Published 1987 | Version v1
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Smart sensor application to nuclear plant thermocouple channels

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Description

The application of smart sensor technology to thermocouple (TC) channels at the Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF) has been accomplished. The objective of this work was to provide a first step toward the development of nuclear plant sensor systems that not only produce a transducer output signal, but also perform diagnostics on the sensor channel to provide signal validation. When TC impairment was detected, the system provided an analysis of the severity of the damage, its location, and probable cause. Two systems were constructed: a laboratory system for development purposes, and a follow-on system for installation at FFTF. Since its installation, the FFTF system continues to provide TC trending data for lifetime predictions, and a test facility for new concepts. The laboratory system has been adapted to include a new sensor type, an FFTF low-level neutron flux monitor

Availability note (English)

Available from NTIS, PC A03/MF A01 as DE88004470.

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Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
12 p.
Report number
WHC-SA--0015

Conference

Title
Topical meeting on artificial intelligence and other innovative computer applications in the nuclear industry.
Dates
31 Aug - 2 Sep 1987.
Place
Snowbird, UT (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
19073244
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
FFTF REACTOR; NEUTRON FLUX; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; REACTOR COMPONENTS; REACTOR INSTRUMENTATION; THERMOCOUPLES
Descriptors DEC
EPITHERMAL REACTORS; FAST REACTORS; LIQUID METAL COOLED REACTORS; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; POWER PLANTS; RADIATION FLUX; REACTORS; RESEARCH AND TEST REACTORS; RESEARCH REACTORS; SODIUM COOLED REACTORS; TEST FACILITIES; TEST REACTORS; THERMAL POWER PLANTS

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Secondary number(s)
CONF-870832--10.