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Ontario Tech University
   
    Nov 11, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar
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NUCL 4730U – Reactor Control


This course covers the time domain and frequency domain analysis of Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controllers and the role they play in negative feedback control loops. Tuning techniques for PID controllers will be introduced. Basic control theory and its application in typical process control systems in nuclear power plants will be discussed. Systems covered include but are not limited to: reactor regulating system, unit control system, heat transport system pressure control, heat transport system inventory control, moderator temperature control, steam generator level control and steam generator pressure control. Control system requirements such as stability analysis, steady state error analysis, and transient analysis will be discussed. Reactivity control based on one group and six groups of delayed neutrons will be discussed from a control engineer’s perspective. Control system components such as control valves and I/P transducers, comparator and controller circuit, and their hardware implementations will be introduced. Distributed control and networked control systems and their potential applications in existing and new nuclear power plants will also be briefly introduced.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): NUCL 3820U  
Experiential learning: Yes



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