• Research and Application of Adaptation Technology for Steam Generator Level Control Actuator in Nuclear Power Units

    Subjects: Nuclear Science and Technology >> Nuclear Science and Technology submitted time 2024-05-10

    Abstract: Under high load conditions, the speed regulation system of the feedwater pump and the main/bypass valve regulation system of nuclear power units are coupled, resulting in control system oscillation, which poses a challenge to the reliability and durability of the actuator, and also affects the safe and stable operation of the nuclear power unit. Therefore, it is crucial to solve the coupling oscillation problem of control systems under high load conditions. Through in-depth analysis of the multi base fluctuation curve, it was found that the slow response characteristics of the executing mechanism and the inability to follow the response speed of the control system in a timely manner are the main reasons for the adjustment fluctuation. By evaluating the response characteristic curve of the actuator, optimizing the parameters of the valve actuator, implementing matching settings for proportional gain, speed gain, and minimum loop gain, optimizing the response characteristics in three aspects: good small signal follow-up, low large signal overshoot, and fast time response. And it improve the response and control characteristics of the actuator when it has both small and large signals. By adjusting the characteristics of the actuator, the fluctuation amplitude of the steam generator water level under high load was significantly reduced.