Looking for information on nuclear control systems

[jbs87]

I am a MaSc student in electrical engineering. In my undergraduate degree I focused on controls and now want to do a thesis on implementing controls other than PID in reactors. I am looking for a good source of information on controls systems in nuclear plants and the modelling and simulation of plants. Any info will be much appreciated

 

[Astronuc]

Most details are proprietary.

Perhaps one can peruse the DCDs at the NRC. Most modern plants use digitial instrumentation and control. There are numerous setpoints on core power/power distribution, temperature, primary system pressure, etc, which if a threshold is exceeded will trigger the control rod drive systems. In PWRs, the magnetic suspension systems are de-energized, and the control rods drop into the core. In BWRs, the control rods/blades are inserted hydraulicly from beneath the core.