Instrumentation and control technologies for refueling the AHTR

David E. Holcomb, Venugopal K. Varma

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Abstract

The process and mechanisms for refueling the Advanced High-Temperature Reactor (AHTR) are currently undergoing preconceptual design. The instrumentation and controls (I&C) required for the fuel transfer are simultaneously under design as part of this process. Overall, the AHTR's refueling system will consist of a fully automated, optically guided mechanical transfer system with operator intervention only required for exception handling. The refueling system design remains too immature to enable selection of particular instrumentation components. This paper provides an overview of the refueling process for the AHTR, the I&C requirements for the refueling, the current I&C design and technology status, and the envisioned process for developing and validating the required technology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication8th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control, and Human-Machine Interface Technologies 2012, NPIC and HMIT 2012
Subtitle of host publicationEnabling the Future of Nuclear Energy
Pages1770-1779
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2012
Event8th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control, and Human-Machine Interface Technologies 2012: Enabling the Future of Nuclear Energy, NPIC and HMIT 2012 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Jul 22 2012Jul 26 2012

Publication series

Name8th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control, and Human-Machine Interface Technologies 2012, NPIC and HMIT 2012: Enabling the Future of Nuclear Energy
Volume3

Conference

Conference8th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control, and Human-Machine Interface Technologies 2012: Enabling the Future of Nuclear Energy, NPIC and HMIT 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period07/22/1207/26/12

Keywords

  • AHTR
  • I&C
  • Refueling

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