SMRs and ARs have already become a recognized solution to meet 2050 Net Zero target. Why? Because they offer a lower initial capital investment, greater scalability, and site flexibility. They have the potential for enhanced safety and security compared to traditional designs. Deployment of SMRs and ARs, though, requires the use of the new paradigm in building, licensing, and operation.

The I&C systems for SMRs and ARs should be in line with their technological advantages, they should represent the latest trend in nuclear energy innovations.

RADICS ADVANCED I&C DIGITAL FPGA SOLUTIONS ARE BASED ON TRIPLE S CONCEPT:

SMALL

  • High density of I/O points per card allows to minimize overall I&C footprint  
  • Capacity to fit application logic for any type of the system/reactor within one Logic Module

SIMPLE

  • No Operating System is needed to implement safety functions 
  • Completely deterministic behavior based on Final State Machine logic implementation 
  • Safety software code (FPGA electronic design) is completely produced in-house and available for 3rd party audit of FPGA technology and design strategies eliminate cybersecurity threat vectors that are common in microprocessor-based systems

STANDARDIZED

  • Proven in use off-the-shelf product for nuclear applications 
  • Complies with applicable nuclear requirements of IEC and IEEE standards and ready for rapid deployment globally

SMALL

  • High density of I/O points per card allows to minimize overall I&C footprint  
  • Capacity to fit application logic for any type of the system/reactor within one Logic Module

SIMPLE

  • No Operating System is needed to implement safety functions 
  • Completely deterministic behavior based on Final State Machine logic implementation 
  • Safety software code (FPGA electronic design) is completely produced in-house and available for 3rd party audit of FPGA technology and design strategies eliminate cybersecurity threat vectors that are common in microprocessor-based systems

STANDARDIZED

  • Proven in use off-the-shelf product for nuclear applications 
  • Complies with applicable nuclear requirements of IEC and IEEE standards and ready for rapid deployment globally

Radics’ I&C solution for SMRs and ARs is a full-scope integrated digital FPGA-based solution that includes not only I&C components but also switchgear, actuators etc., which minimizes overall cost of ownership, maximizes plant performance by providing user-friendly experience to the operation and maintenance personnel.