Nuclear power plants rely on Instrumentation and Control (I&C) systems for control, monitoring and protection of the plant. The original, analog designs used in most nuclear plants have become or soon will be obsolete, forcing plants to turn to digital technology. Many factors affect the design of replacement equipment, including long-term and short-term economics, regulatory issues, and the way the plant operates on a day-to-day basis. The first step to all modernization projects should involve strategic planning, to ensure that the overall long and short-term goals of the plant are met. Strategic planning starts with a thorough evaluation of the existing plant control systems, the available options, and the benefits and consequences of these options.
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10th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering
April 14–18, 2002
Arlington, Virginia, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Nuclear Engineering Division
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0-7918-3595-2
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J. Douglas Hill,
J. Douglas Hill
MPR Associates, Inc., Alexandria, VA
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Paul Moore
Paul Moore
MPR Associates, Inc., Alexandria, VA
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J. Douglas Hill
MPR Associates, Inc., Alexandria, VA
Paul Moore
MPR Associates, Inc., Alexandria, VA
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ICONE10-22626, pp. 181-183; 3 pages
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March 4, 2009
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Hill, JD, & Moore, P. "The Need for Strategic Planning for Nuclear Power Plant I&C Upgrades." Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering. 10th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering, Volume 1. Arlington, Virginia, USA. April 14–18, 2002. pp. 181-183. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE10-22626
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