Triga Mark-II reactor controller design using genetic algorithm

Erkan K., Butun E., Can B.

3rd International Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Technologies for Nuclear Science and Industry Workshop (FLINS 98), Antwerp, Belgium, 14 - 16 September 1998, pp.400-407, (Full Text) identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
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  • City: Antwerp
  • Country: Belgium
  • Page Numbers: pp.400-407
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: No

Abstract

In this paper, the authors aim at designing digital control system for ITU (Istanbul Technical University) TRIGA Mark-Ii reactor A self-tuning control algorithm with the generalised minimum variance strategy is employed. The control system is based on a second order linear model with unknown but time varying parameters. Genetic algorithm is applied hers to the problem of estimating controller parameters. The control rod speed is selected as a control variable. The controller controls the reactor power to follow the given trajectory. Self-Tuning control is achieved by an iteration at each sample interval through the following cycle; parameter estimation. calculation of trajectory, calculation of control signal.