RadICS Platform based equipment for Embalse Nuclear Power Plant, Argentina


To ensure long-term reliable operation of the supplied equipment, Radics designed and manufactured items that are part of RadICS Platform as well as stand-alone Signal Processing Units (SPUs) for nuclear plant facilities in Argentina. Equipment manufacturing and testing was completed in compliance with the technical and quality requirements of the most rigid international standards and provisions of the Company’s QMS. To carry out functional testing of Discrete Inputs Modules (DIM), Discrete Outputs Module (DOM), Logic Modules (LM) Radics' engineers developed a special maintenance and testing system (MATS) which helped verify all algorithms required by the Embalse NPP. Signal Processing Units (SPU) were also checked in all operation modes using automatic testing system. The project was implemented to extend the operating life-time of the Embalse Candu-6 reactor.

RadICS Platform based equipment for Embalse Nuclear Power Plant, Argentina


To ensure long-term reliable operation of the supplied equipment, Radics designed and manufactured items that are part of RadICS Platform as well as stand-alone Signal Processing Units (SPUs) for nuclear plant facilities in Argentina. Equipment manufacturing and testing was completed in compliance with the technical and quality requirements of the most rigid international standards and provisions of the Company’s QMS. To carry out functional testing of Discrete Inputs Modules (DIM), Discrete Outputs Module (DOM), Logic Modules (LM) Radics' engineers developed a special maintenance and testing system (MATS) which helped verify all algorithms required by the Embalse NPP. Signal Processing Units (SPU) were also checked in all operation modes using automatic testing system. The project was implemented to extend the operating life-time of the Embalse Candu-6 reactor.

RPS Demo Unit


The RPS Demo Unit is an integrated system that combines the functions of a Reactor Trip System with an Engineered Safety Features Actuation System. The Demo Unit is designed based on RadICS platform, using FPGA technology, and is composed of two subsystems: the Channels Subsystem and the Trains Subsystem. The Maintenance and Testing Subsystem is used for equipment testing and data acquisition. The Main Control Room (MCR) simulator is used as an example of a control room segment. A separate Maintenance and Testing Cabinet provides data acquisition and acquires/generates I/O, executes field loading operation, and performs online monitoring.

 

RPS Demo Unit


The RPS Demo Unit is an integrated system that combines the functions of a Reactor Trip System with an Engineered Safety Features Actuation System. The Demo Unit is designed based on RadICS platform, using FPGA technology, and is composed of two subsystems: the Channels Subsystem and the Trains Subsystem. The Maintenance and Testing Subsystem is used for equipment testing and data acquisition. The Main Control Room (MCR) simulator is used as an example of a control room segment. A separate Maintenance and Testing Cabinet provides data acquisition and acquires/generates I/O, executes field loading operation, and performs online monitoring.

 

Mini Demo


The Mini Demo is for demonstration of RadICS platform functionality. The specimen includes a basic set of platform modules to handle different types of I/O signals and demonstrates major technical advantages of RadICS Platform, such as Monitoring, Tuning, and Self-diagnostic services. The Mini Demo has compact dimensions with a weight that allows for easy deployment at any site by one or two people. For safe transportation, the specimen can be placed, fully assembled, into a protective shell.

The Mini Demo is a convenient way to get acquainted with RadICS Platform capabilities. Its user-friendly interface (software and hardware) allows simulation of input parameters and monitor the platform response.

 

Mini Demo


The Mini Demo is for demonstration of RadICS platform functionality. The specimen includes a basic set of platform modules to handle different types of I/O signals and demonstrates major technical advantages of RadICS Platform, such as Monitoring, Tuning, and Self-diagnostic services. The Mini Demo has compact dimensions with a weight that allows for easy deployment at any site by one or two people. For safe transportation, the specimen can be placed, fully assembled, into a protective shell.

The Mini Demo is a convenient way to get acquainted with RadICS Platform capabilities. Its user-friendly interface (software and hardware) allows simulation of input parameters and monitor the platform response.

 

Development and Qualification of RadICS Test Specimen to support the licensing of RadICS platform in the U.S.


RadICS Test Specimen designed using the digital FPGA-based RadICS platform to support the qualification and licensing of the RadICS Platform for safety related projects in the US. The Test Specimen passed all equipment qualification tests and has all development stages documented as per requirements of 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, ASME NQA-1-2008 with 2009 addenda. In 2019, the Test Specimen was updated to support qualification testing of additional  RadICS Platform modules. After all needed activities were successfully passed, the RadICS Platform enhanced the platform capabilities to support  thermocouple, and thermal resistance signals, and wide-range analog signals.

 

Development and Qualification of RadICS Test Specimen to support the licensing of RadICS platform in the U.S.


RadICS Test Specimen designed using the digital FPGA-based RadICS platform to support the qualification and licensing of the RadICS Platform for safety related projects in the US. The Test Specimen passed all equipment qualification tests and has all development stages documented as per requirements of 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, ASME NQA-1-2008 with 2009 addenda. In 2019, the Test Specimen was updated to support qualification testing of additional  RadICS Platform modules. After all needed activities were successfully passed, the RadICS Platform enhanced the platform capabilities to support  thermocouple, and thermal resistance signals, and wide-range analog signals.

 

I&C system of IEA-R1 Research Reactor, IPEN-CNEN institute (Sao Paulo, Brazil)


Safety Systems Control Console SSCC-1 was designed and manufactured by Radics LLC to replace the obsolete I&C equipment at the IPEN IEA-R1 research reactor in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The modernization project included installation of Neutron Flux Monitoring, Rod Control, and Reactor Trip Systems based on advanced digital Platform RadICS.

I&C system of IEA-R1 Research Reactor, IPEN-CNEN institute (Sao Paulo, Brazil)


Safety Systems Control Console SSCC-1 was designed and manufactured by Radics LLC to replace the obsolete I&C equipment at the IPEN IEA-R1 research reactor in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The modernization project included installation of Neutron Flux Monitoring, Rod Control, and Reactor Trip Systems based on advanced digital Platform RadICS.

RadICS Platform FPGA-based I&C Testbed for Électricité de France


The RadICS Platform based testbed was provided to Électricité de France (EdF) Research and Development (R&D) department as a basis for experimenting with the objective to better understand the FPGA technology, procedures and tools that are used for development and verification of FPGA applications. EdF chose to carry out the R&D project with RadICS platform testbed in order to obtain results on the product that couldbe used for renovation projects or new reactor designs. For the purposes of the FPGA testbed, Radics applied its IEC 61508 and IEC 61513 compliant procedures for hardware and software design. Our team also presented the FPGA development workflow, which was one of the main areas of EdF interests. The Project included installation/start up training in addition to user training for application development, which was followed by a 6-year R&D period.

RadICS Platform FPGA-based I&C Testbed for Électricité de France


The RadICS Platform based testbed was provided to Électricité de France (EdF) Research and Development (R&D) department as a basis for experimenting with the objective to better understand the FPGA technology, procedures and tools that are used for development and verification of FPGA applications. EdF chose to carry out the R&D project with RadICS platform testbed in order to obtain results on the product that couldbe used for renovation projects or new reactor designs. For the purposes of the FPGA testbed, Radics applied its IEC 61508 and IEC 61513 compliant procedures for hardware and software design. Our team also presented the FPGA development workflow, which was one of the main areas of EdF interests. The Project included installation/start up training in addition to user training for application development, which was followed by a 6-year R&D period.

RadICS Platform based Primary Heat Transport Pump Motor Speed Measuring Devices for Embalse Nuclear Power Plant, Argentina


A Primary Heat Transport Pump Motor Speed Measuring Device was designed and manufactured to be used in pump low speed trip in the Shutdown System 2 of the Embalse Nuclear Power Plant. The Signal Processing Unit was an FPGA-based solution qualified to IEC 61513 Class 1 and supports Category A safety functions. The project was implemented to extend the operating life-time of the Embalse Candu-6 reactor.

RadICS Platform based Primary Heat Transport Pump Motor Speed Measuring Devices for Embalse Nuclear Power Plant, Argentina


A Primary Heat Transport Pump Motor Speed Measuring Device was designed and manufactured to be used in pump low speed trip in the Shutdown System 2 of the Embalse Nuclear Power Plant. The Signal Processing Unit was an FPGA-based solution qualified to IEC 61513 Class 1 and supports Category A safety functions. The project was implemented to extend the operating life-time of the Embalse Candu-6 reactor.

RadICS Platform based Window Alarm Annunciators for Embalse Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), Argentina


Window Alarm Annunciators were designed on RadICS Platform and manufactured for Candu Energy Inc., to replace the obsolete annuciator equipment in the Argentina Embalse Nuclear Power Plant  as part of the life-time extension project. These systems were installed for use in the Main Control Room and Secondary Control Area to generate alarms associated with the plant’s Shutdown System One, Shutdown System Two and Emergency Core Cooling system to the operators.

RadICS Platform based Window Alarm Annunciators for Embalse Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), Argentina


Window Alarm Annunciators were designed on RadICS Platform and manufactured for Candu Energy Inc., to replace the obsolete annuciator equipment in the Argentina Embalse Nuclear Power Plant  as part of the life-time extension project. These systems were installed for use in the Main Control Room and Secondary Control Area to generate alarms associated with the plant’s Shutdown System One, Shutdown System Two and Emergency Core Cooling system to the operators.


Each of our international project is a success story of finding the best technical solution in close relations between Radics -an experienced supplier of the advanced technology and the most demanding customer looking for technical enhancement and highest nuclear reliability. In this section, we present a list of our international projects successfully implemented using the RadICS Platform. More I&C projects can be viewed using the link below.