Nuclear Reactor Kinetics and Control
Pergamon International Library of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Studies
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1978
- Latest edition
- Author: Jeffery Lewins
- Language: English
Nuclear Reactor Kinetics and Control deals with the application of classical control methods in the frequency space to the dynamic processes of a nuclear reactor. The importance of… Read more
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Nuclear Reactor Kinetics and Control deals with the application of classical control methods in the frequency space to the dynamic processes of a nuclear reactor. The importance of the reactor as part of an integrated plant including ultimately the load, in the form of an electrical grid, is given emphasis. Ideas of probability and safety are also discussed. Comprised of nine chapters, this book begins with an introduction to the kinetics and control of a nuclear reactor, paying particular attention to Laplace and Fourier transforms, the stability of linear systems, and probability theory. The discussion then turns to neutron and precursor equations; elementary solutions of the kinetics equations at low power; and linear reactor process dynamics with feedback. Subsequent chapters focus on power reactor control systems; fluctuations and reactor noise; aspects of reliability and its consequences for safety; and stability and control of nonlinear systems. The book concludes by considering the modern electric analogue computer as well as the patching or programming rules whereby it can be made to find solutions to problems of interest by virtue of the analogous behavior of electric circuits. A number of examples of intrinsic interest in nuclear engineering are presented. This monograph is intended for undergraduates and postgraduates who are studying nuclear engineering, including engineers, physicists, and perhaps applied mathematicians.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Introductory Review
Laplace and Fourier Transforms
Linear System Stability
Review of Probability Theory
Problems
References
Chapter 2 Neutron and Precursor Equations
Physical Data
Effective Values
Static Reactivity Calculations
Practical Calculations of Kinetics Parameters
Conclusion
Problems
References
Chapter 3 Elementary Solutions of the Kinetics Equations at Low Power
Kinetics Parameters
Some Exact Solutions
Some Approximate Methods
Problems
References
Chapter 4 Linear Reactor Process Dynamics with Feedback
Introduction
Neutronics Transfer Function
Void Effects
Reactor Thermal Transients
Reactor Plant Dynamics
Xenon Poisoning
Reactor Control Elements
Load Dynamics
Conclusion
Problems
References
Chapter 5 Power Reactor Control Systems
Introduction
General Control Considerations
Sample Control Calculations
Light Water Reactors
Heavy Water Reactors
Gas Cooled Reactors
Sodium Cooled Reactors
Problems
References
Chapter 6 Fluctuations and Reactor Noise
Introduction
Probability Equations
Correlation Functions
Experimental Applications
Conclusion
Problems
References
Chapter 7 Safety and Reliability
Introduction
Logical and Safety Circuits
Failure Expectations
Problems
References
Chapter 8 Nonlinear Systems; Stability and Control
State Space Representations
Stability in Nonlinear Systems
Liapunov's Direct Stability Study
Application to Reactor Studies
Optimum Control Theory
Optimum Reactor Control
Conclusion
Problems
References
Chapter 9 Analogue Computing
Introduction
Linear Analogue Elements
Elementary Programs and Output
Computer Scaling
Additional Elements
Sample Programs
Conclusion
Problems
References
Index
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- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: June 5, 2014
- Language: English