Application of Wireless Technologies in Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation and Control Systems

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Intro -- 1. INTRODUCTION -- 1.1. Background -- 1.2. Objective -- 1.3. Scope -- 1.3.1. Codes, standards and regulatory guides -- 1.3.2. Wireless technologies for nuclear applications -- 1.3.3. Practices, experience and lessons learned -- 1.3.4. Potential wireless applications -- 1.3.5. Emerging technologies and challenges -- 1.4. Structure -- 2. Codes, standards and regulatory guides -- 2.1. Introduction to wireless technologies and protocols -- 2.2. Current status of standardization for nuclear power plant applications -- 2.3. Wireless communication and the concept of defence in depth

2.4. General requirements for wireless communication -- 2.4.1. Member State governmental frequency control considerations -- 2.4.2. Maximum transmission power -- 2.4.3. Computer security -- 2.4.4. Electromagnetic compatibility -- 2.4.5. Wireless coexistence -- 2.4.6. Exclusion zone development -- 3. Wireless technologies for nuclear applications -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Components of a wireless sensor -- 3.3. Radiofrequency communication considerations -- 3.3.1. Wireless network topology -- 3.3.2. Wireless network standards and protocols -- 3.3.3. Computer security

3.3.4. Signal propagation and range of coverage -- 3.3.5. Interference and coexistence -- 3.4. Energy source considerations -- 3.4.1. Power consumption -- 3.4.2. Network throughput -- 3.4.3. Power harvesting -- 3.5. Nuclear specific considerations -- 3.5.1. Environment and radiation effects -- 3.5.2. Electromagnetic compatibility -- 3.5.3. Integration with existing I&C systems and components -- 4. Practices, experience and lessons learned -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. Case studies on process monitoring

4.2.1. Deployment of a wireless sensor network for process measurement in the Fast Breeder Test Reactor at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, India -- 4.2.2. Deployment of wireless sensor network for the measurement of sodium leak detection at the In Sodium Test Facility, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, India -- 4.2.3. Deployment of wireless sensor network for the measurement of temperature and humidity at the Safety Grade Decay Heat Removal Loop in Natrium, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, India -- 4.3. Case studies on equipment monitoring

4.3.1. Wireless conditioning monitoring at Luminant's Comanche Peak plant, United States of America -- 4.3.2. Containment cooling fan on-line monitoring at the Arkansas One plant, United States of America -- 4.3.3. Cooling tower fan motor monitoring at the High Flux Isotope Reactor at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States of America -- 4.3.4. Vibration and temperature monitoring for fan motor at Exelon's Limerick plant, United States of America -- 4.3.5. Motor health monitoring at Southern California Edison's San Onofre plant, United States of America

4.4. Case studies on radiation monitoring in nuclear power plants

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