NPP I&C Modernization Approaches Using FPGA-Based RadICS Platform

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1 NPP I&C Modernization Approaches Using FPGA-Based RadICS Platform Anton Andrashov, Head of International Projects Division 4th International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management (PLiM) Oct 23 27, 2017 Lyon, France

2 Agenda Introduction Case Study: Modernization Projects Examples Conclusions 2

3 Introduction 3

4 Introduction (RPC Radiy) 900 employees, 200 engineers Headquartered in Kirovograd, Ukraine Main profile: FPGA-based I&C systems for NPPs 20 years servicing the nuclear industry Integrated vertical structure (all processes: R&D, design, manufacturing, V&V, testing, EQ, training are performed in house) 4

5 Introduction (RadICS Platfrom) RPC Radiy is a vendor of FPGAbased I&C Platform/Systems for NPPs Main product is FPGA-based Platform RadICS SIL-3 (single channel) certified as per IEC 61508:2010 Topical Report for the RadICS Platform is under the U.S. NRC review 5

6 Case Study: Modernization Projects Examples 6

7 Radiy s contracts with Candu Energy Inc. Radiy is a Candu Energy supplier which meets Z299.1 requirements; QMS audits took place in 2010 and : shipment of Control Rooms Window Annunciators for Embalse NPP (Argentina) 2014: shipment of Pump Motor Speed Measuring Devices for Embalse NPP (Argentina) 7

8 Control Rooms Window Annunciators for Embalse NPP (Argentina) 8

9 Project features Form Fit and Function replacement of existing Annunciators using SIL 3 certified FPGA-based controller Complete mimic of existing behavior of the system (no changes to operator training) No modifications for existing plant infrastructure (mechanical & electrical) HMI localization 9 9

10 Seismic qualification RRS = 28 g PLiM Oct RPC 23 Radiy 27, 2017 Lyon, France 10

11 Seismic qualification 11

12 Seismic qualification RRS > 28 g 12

13 Project features New trip parameter low speed trip in the Shutdown Sytem 2) was introduced by Embalse NPP Scope of supply includes Signal Processing Unit (SPU), speed sensor and the cable\connector Design is based on the customer (CE) specification Sensor and cable\connector are LOCA qualified The SPU was qualified to IEC Class 1 and supports Category A safety functions 13

14 General arrangement of the system

15 SPU functions Reads a speed sensor signal and outputs a current proportional to the input signal frequency Generates a ramp-down curve to simulate abnormal process conditions for periodic test purposes Performs self-diagnostics and drives the SPU to a safe state in case of detection of critical failures 15

16 Pump Motor Speed Measuring Devices for Embalse NPP (Argentina) based on FPGAs 16

17 I&C system of IEA-R1 Research Reactor, IPEN-CNEN institute (Sao Paulo, Brazil) IEA-R1 Open-pool Reactor built by Babcock-Wilcox and commissioned in 1957, 2-5 MW power, is currently operating with 3.5 MW power The contract scope includes turnkey modernization of I&C systems and appropriate HMI Equipment list includes Operator Console and Terminal Block Cabinet Contract performance time is

18 System Functions Reactor Protection System Neutron Flux Monitoring System Rod Control System Reactor Power Controller 18

19 I&C system of IEA-R1 Research Reactor, IPEN-CNEN institute (Sao Paulo, Brazil) 19

20 I&C system of IEA-R1 Research Reactor, IPEN-CNEN institute (Sao Paulo, Brazil) PLiM Oct RPC 23 Radiy 27, 2017 Lyon, France 20

21 Conclusions 21

22 Conclusions Modernization of I&C systems is a hot topic in the context of NPPs life extension Positive expirience shows that FPGA technology suites for modernization of NPPs I&C systems Radiy is a vendor of FPGA-based safety I&C platform as well as turnkey applications for NPPs Since 2003 Radiy has designed, produced and supplied over 100 FPGA-based application to NPPs; 22

23 Thank you for your attention! Research & Production Corporation Radiy 29, Geroyiv Stalingrada Street, Kirovograd 25006, Ukraine