Content Reactor Operation Plant Overview Requirements of sensors Different Sensors Measurement Matrix
Reactor Opration Fuel Assembly Nuclear Fission Reaction Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor
Fuel Assembly U 235 comes in the form of ceramic pellets about 10mm in size. The pellets are inserted into tubes (Fuel rods) The assembly is placed inside the reactor Each pellet contains the energy equivalent of 1 tonne of coal 600 litres of oil 17,000 cubic feet of natural gas
Fuel Bundles
Nuclear Fission Reaction
Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHER)
Plant Overview
Requirements …. Flow sensors 1. High Reliability 2. Dual Function, Flow and Temperature 3. Widest Measuring Ranges 4. Nuclear Safety Certified Versions 6. long life Flow Transmitters Pressure sensors 1. High Reliability 2 . Dual Function, Level and Temperature 3 . Easy to Install Pressure Transmitters
Level sensors 1.Reactor pressure and level 2.Steam Generator pressure and level 3.Pressure(0 to 300 bar) Multi-Point Level Switch (FCI) 1. Frequency more than 3 MHz 2. Power supply 115/230 VAC
Dosimeter x-rays and gamma rays 5 00 milliroentgens Neutron Detector 1. Neutron Radiation in reactor
Process Sensing System and Connections in a Nuclear Power Plant
Parameter Sensor Material Range Accuracy Response time Flow Venturi brass or 304 stainless steel 0-250 m 3 /hr ± 0.5% F.S. high Temp. RTD Pt-100 -150-750 °C ±0.1 °C of T.V. 1.0–3.0 m s Level Ultrasonic Lead zirconate 1 to 25 ft. ±0.5% of F.S. high Pressure Ultrasonic pressure Transmitter 0-300 bar ±0.5% of F.S. High Radiation Detector Dosimeter Gold plated quartz fiber 500mRev high High