Nuclear reactor and nuclear power plant surveillance and control

The general situation and tendency of the development of systems for surveillance and control of nuclear reactors and nuclear power plants is comprehensively characterized from an international point of view. In particular, use of process computers, development of technological devices as well as the application of computers and modern theories of control to analysis and synthesis of systems for surveillance and control of nuclear reactors and nuclear power plants are discussed. Objectives of international co-operation of the CMEA countries in this field are derived. (author)