Digital Instrumentation and Control Systems in Nuclear Power Plants: Safety and Reliability Issues

National Research Council; Division On Engineering And Physical Sciences; Commission On Engineering And Technical Systems; Committee On Application Of Digital Instrumentation And Control Systems To Nuclear Power Plant Operations And Safety

ISBN 10: 0309057329 / ISBN 13: 9780309057325

Published by National Academies Press, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Digital Instrumentation and Control Systems in Nuclear Power Plants: Safety and Reliability Issues
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309057329
• ISBN 13: 9780309057325
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

The nuclear industry and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) have been working for several years on the development of an adequate process to guide the replacement of aging analog monitoring and control instrumentation in nuclear power plants with modern digital instrumentation without introducing off-setting safety problems. This book identifies criteria for the USNRC's review and acceptance of digital applications in nuclear power plants. It focuses on eight areas: software quality assurance, common-mode software failure potential, systems aspects of digital instrumentation and control technology, human factors and human-machine interfaces, safety and reliability assessment methods, dedication of commercial off-the-shelf hardware and software, the case-by-case licensing process, and the adequacy of technical infrastructure.

About the Author

Committee on Application of Digital Instrumentation and Control Systems to Nuclear Power Plant Operations and Safety, National Research Council