METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A NUCLEAR FUELED ELECTRIC POWER GENERATING UNIT AND INTERFACING THE SAME WITH A LOAD DISPATCHING SYSTEM

摘要

A pressurized water reactor (PWR) nucleur fueled, electric power generating unit is controlled through the use of on-line calculations of the rapid, step and ramp, power change capabilities of the unit made from measured values of power level, axial offset, coolant temperature and rod position taking into account operator generated, safety and control, and balance of plant limits. The power change capabilities so generated may be fed to an automatic dispatch system which provides closed loop control of a power grid system.