Nuclear Power Plants: Innovative Technologies for Instrumentation and Control Systems
Nuclear Power Plants: Innovative Technologies for Instrumentation and Control Systems

Author: Yang Xu

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-07-27

Total Pages: 767

ISBN-13: 9811634564

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This book is a compilation of selected papers from the fifth International Symposium on Software Reliability, Industrial Safety, Cyber Security and Physical Protection of Nuclear Power Plant, held in November 2020 in Beijing, China. The purpose of this symposium is to discuss Inspection, test, certification and research for the software and hardware of Instrument and Control (I&C) systems in nuclear power plants (NPP), such as sensors, actuators and control system. It aims to provide a platform of technical exchange and experience sharing for those broad masses of experts and scholars and nuclear power practitioners, and for the combination of production, teaching and research in universities and enterprises to promote the safe development of nuclear power plant. Readers will find a wealth of valuable insights into achieving safer and more efficient instrumentation and control systems.

Safety, Reliability, Human Factors, and Human Error in Nuclear Power Plants
Safety, Reliability, Human Factors, and Human Error in Nuclear Power Plants

Author: B.S. Dhillon

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-12-14

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1351624008

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Each year billions of dollars are being spent in the area of nuclear power generation to design, construct, manufacture, operate, and maintain various types of systems around the globe. Many times these systems fail due to safety, reliability, human factors, and human error related problems. The main objective of this book is to combine nuclear power plant safety, reliability, human factors, and human error into a single volume for those individuals that work closely during the nuclear power plant design phase, as well as other phases, thus eliminating the need to consult many different and diverse sources in obtaining the desired information.

Software Fault Tolerance Techniques and Implementation
Software Fault Tolerance Techniques and Implementation

Author: Laura L. Pullum

Publisher: Artech House

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9781580534703

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Look to this innovative resource for the most comprehensive coverage of software fault tolerance techniques available in a single volume. It offers you a thorough understanding of the operation of critical software fault tolerance techniques and guides you through their design, operation and performance. You get an in-depth discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of specific techniques, so you can decide which ones are best suited for your work. The book examines key programming techniques such as assertions, checkpointing, and atomic actions, and provides design tips and models to assist in the development of critical fault tolerant software that helps ensure dependable performance. From software reliability, recovery, and redundancy... to design and data diverse software fault tolerance techniques, this practical reference provides detailed insight into techniques that can improve the overall dependability of your software.

Power Station Instrumentation
Power Station Instrumentation

Author: Max Jervis

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 906

ISBN-13:

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Safety-critical control systems rely on the data provided, so it is vital that instruments and sensors are installed and used correctly. This volume examines in detail the types of instrumentation systems that are available for all kinds of power station. Fossil fired, nuclear and hydroelectric plants are among those considered. Associated issues such as control rooms, computers, systems and management are also covered.