Main control room panel
By designing a highly integrated and lightweight main control panel in a nuclear-powered ship, the applicability of existing panels under space and load-bearing limitations has been solved, achieving the integration of multiple functions and convenient operation for the operator.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NUCLEAR POWER INSTITUTE OF CHINA
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing control room panels have low integration and are heavy, making them unsuitable for the space and load-bearing constraints of nuclear-powered ships.
Design a main control room panel with a frame structure that integrates a digital control unit, a supervisory control unit, an analog control unit, and a projection unit. The frame is made of cast aluminum alloy and has an overall wraparound semi-circular-T shape. It has various installation interfaces, including a retractable projection unit and a lighting unit, and is equipped with shock absorbers.
It integrates multiple control panels, has a compact and lightweight structure, is suitable for applications with limited space and light weight, and improves impact resistance and operator convenience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of nuclear power equipment technology, specifically to a main control room panel. Background Technology
[0002] The main control room is the monitoring and control center of a nuclear power plant. It typically contains various types of control panels, including digital operator stations, emergency control consoles, backup panels, and large-screen displays. These panels, equipped with display instruments and control devices, monitor unit start-up and shutdown, operational adjustments, and troubleshooting. Under normal circumstances, operators perform monitoring tasks through digital operator stations, typically including primary loop operator stations, secondary loop operator stations, and shift supervisor stations. In emergencies, the emergency control console controls the unit, bringing it into and maintaining it in a safe shutdown state. When the digital operator station is unavailable, the emergency control console or backup panel, employing simulated control methods, brings the unit into and maintains it in a safe shutdown state. The large-screen display is used to show personnel in the main control room key information and overview diagrams of the entire plant or power unit. The control room typically has nearly ten or more control panels, requiring significant space.
[0003] To meet mechanical requirements such as seismic resistance, the main control room panels of nuclear power plants generally adopt steel structure frames. The weight of a single panel can reach hundreds of kilograms, and the weight of the entire panel can reach several tons or even more than ten tons, which places high load-bearing requirements on the installation environment.
[0004] In nuclear-powered ships, equipment in the control room is also needed to monitor and control the operating conditions of the nuclear reactor. However, due to the much more stringent space and load-bearing constraints on ships compared to land-based nuclear power plants, conventional control panels are not suitable for nuclear-powered ships. To accommodate the mounting structure required for the control room instrumentation system in the more space- and load-bearing-constrained environment of a ship, marine control room panels need to be developed towards lightweight and highly integrated designs. Utility Model Content
[0005] This invention aims to address the technical problems of existing control room panels, such as low integration, heavy weight, high requirements for installation space and load-bearing capacity, and unsuitability for nuclear-powered ship environments. The purpose is to provide a main control room panel that integrates multiple panels such as digital operator stations, emergency control consoles, and large-screen panels. It has the advantages of compact structure and high integration, and is suitable for applications with small spaces and light weight.
[0006] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0007] A control room panel, comprising:
[0008] The frame has multiple mounting interfaces on its surface;
[0009] A digital control unit, mounted on the upper part of the frame, is used to display and control the operating conditions.
[0010] The supervisory control unit, installed at the front of the frame, is used to supervise the operation of the digital control unit.
[0011] The analog control unit is installed in the middle of the frame and is used for emergency operation when the digital control unit fails.
[0012] The projection unit, which is telescopically connected inside the frame, is used to project and display relevant information.
[0013] Furthermore, the frame includes an upper frame, a lower frame, a front frame, a connecting bridge, and a corridor bridge, and these components are detachably connected to each other.
[0014] Furthermore, the top and bottom surfaces of the upper and lower frames are connected by support columns, the rear end of the front frame is connected to the middle of the upper and lower frames, one end of the connecting bridge is connected to the front end of the front frame, and the other end of the connecting bridge is connected to the upper frame via a corridor bridge.
[0015] Furthermore, the frame also includes a left baffle and a right baffle, the left baffle being connected to the left side of the upper frame and the lower frame, and the right baffle being connected to the right side of the upper frame and the lower frame.
[0016] Furthermore, the digital control unit is mounted on the upper frame, the supervisory control unit is mounted on the front frame and the connecting bridge, and the analog control unit is mounted on the front frame.
[0017] Furthermore, the digital control unit is divided into left and right sides by the front frame, and display units and communication devices are respectively provided on both sides.
[0018] Furthermore, the monitoring and control unit includes a display unit and a communication device.
[0019] Furthermore, the simulation manipulation unit includes a mosaic component and a simulation device mounted on the mosaic component.
[0020] Furthermore, the mosaic component includes a mosaic panel and a mosaic module, wherein the mosaic module is fixed on the mosaic panel.
[0021] Furthermore, the projection unit includes a lifting platform assembly, which includes an electric lifting column, a top plate, and a projector. The output end of the electric lifting column is connected to the top plate, and the projector is mounted on the top plate.
[0022] Furthermore, it also includes a lighting unit installed on the walkway, the lighting unit comprising a lighting device.
[0023] Furthermore, it also includes shock absorbers mounted on the lower frame.
[0024] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:
[0025] 1. This utility model, through its frame structure design, provides multiple installation interfaces on the frame for installing equipment, accommodating various types of equipment. Different functional units are set at different positions on the frame, dividing the control panel into four major functional areas: digital control unit, supervisory control unit, analog control unit, and projection unit. This facilitates better operation. A single control panel integrates multiple control panels such as digital operator stations, emergency control consoles, and large-screen control panels, offering advantages such as compact structure and high integration, making it suitable for applications requiring small spaces and lightweight components.
[0026] 2. The frame of this utility model has a compact structure with a semi-circular-T-shaped enclosure. This layout makes the structure more compact and reduces space occupation. In addition, the use of aluminum alloy casting achieves lightweighting, thus realizing a main control room panel with a compact structure, lightweight and high integration.
[0027] 3. By setting up a retractable projection unit, when projection is needed, the top plate and the projector are raised together by an electric lifting column. When not needed, the electric lifting column retracts and the projector is stored inside the upper frame, which facilitates the storage of the projection unit.
[0028] 4. The frame of this utility model is also equipped with a lighting unit, wherein the lighting device is installed at the bottom of the corridor bridge, which can meet the lighting needs of the platform in the absence of external light source.
[0029] 5. This utility model also has a shock absorber installed on the lower frame to improve the impact resistance of the platform. Attached Figure Description
[0030] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present invention and form part of this application, do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0032] Figure 2 Exploded view of the frame structure of this utility model;
[0033] Figure 3 Functional partition diagram (top view) of this utility model;
[0034] Figure 4 Functional partition diagram (axial view) of this utility model;
[0035] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the mosaic component of this utility model;
[0036] Figure 6 Exploded view of the lifting platform assembly of this utility model;
[0037] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the lighting device of this utility model.
[0038] The attached diagram shows the markings and corresponding component names:
[0039] 1-Frame, 101-Upper Frame, 102-Lower Frame, 103-Front Frame, 104-Left Baffle, 105-Right Baffle, 106-Connecting Bridge, 107-Corridor Bridge, 2-Display Unit, 3-Keyboard and Mouse, 4-Communication Equipment, 5-Mosaic Component, 501-Mosaic Panel, 502-Mosaic Module, 6-Lifting Platform Component, 601-Electric Lifting Column, 602-Top Plate, 603-Projector Bracket, 604-Top Cover, 605-Projector, 7-Lighting Device, 8-Shock Absorber, 9-Door, 10-Component Mounting Bracket, 11-Cable Tray, 12-Digital Control Unit Left, 13-Digital Control Unit Right, 14-Supervisory Control Unit, 15-Analog Control Unit, 1501-Analog Control Unit Left, 1502-Analog Control Unit Right, 16-Projection Unit, 17-Lighting Unit, 18-Installation and Maintenance Unit. Detailed Implementation
[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this utility model are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.
[0041] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these specific details are not necessary to implement the present invention. In other embodiments, well-known structures, circuits, materials, or methods are not specifically described in order to avoid obscuring the present invention.
[0042] Throughout this specification, references to "an embodiment," "an example," or "an example" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the phrases "an embodiment," "an example," "an example," or "an example" appearing in various places throughout the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, specific features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in one or more embodiments or examples in any suitable combination and / or sub-combination. Moreover, those skilled in the art will understand that the illustrations provided herein are for illustrative purposes and are not necessarily drawn to scale. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0043] In the description of this utility model, the indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the product of this application is usually placed in when in use, or the orientation or positional relationship that is commonly understood by those skilled in the art. It is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
[0044] Meanwhile, the terms "set up," "assemble," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0045] Example 1
[0046] This embodiment 1 provides a main control room panel, such as Figures 1-7 As shown, it includes:
[0047] Frame 1 has multiple mounting interfaces on its surface;
[0048] A digital control unit is installed on the upper part of the frame 1 to display and control the operating conditions; the function of the digital control unit is equivalent to the operator station, through which the operator monitors and controls the operating conditions of the nuclear reactor.
[0049] The supervisory control unit 14 is installed at the front of the frame 1 to supervise the operation of the digital control unit; the function of the supervisory control unit 14 is equivalent to the shift supervisor station in the conventional main control room, and the shift supervisor uses the supervisory control unit 14 to command and coordinate operations and supervise the operators.
[0050] The analog control unit 15 is installed in the middle of the frame 1. When the digital control unit fails, emergency operations are performed through the analog control unit 15 to bring the unit into and maintain it in a safe shutdown state to prevent safety accidents.
[0051] The projection unit 16 is telescopically connected inside the frame 1 and is used to project and display relevant information, realizing the function of a large screen.
[0052] This utility model, through the structural design of frame 1, has multiple installation interfaces on frame 1 for installing equipment, which can meet the installation of various types of equipment. Different functional units are set at different positions of frame 1, dividing the console into four major functional areas: digital operation unit, supervisory operation unit 14, analog operation unit 15, and projection unit 16, which facilitates better operation. It integrates multiple consoles such as digital operator station, emergency control console, and large screen console through a single console, and has the advantages of compact structure and high integration, making it suitable for applications with small space and light weight.
[0053] Example 2
[0054] This embodiment further illustrates the technical solution of this utility model based on Embodiment 1.
[0055] like Figure 2 As shown, the frame 1 includes an upper frame 101, a lower frame 102, a front frame 103, a left baffle 104, a right baffle 105, a connecting bridge 106, and a corridor bridge 107, which are detachably connected to each other by bolts, facilitating further disassembly. All components of the frame 1 are made of aluminum alloy casting, with a material density of about one-third that of steel structures. The lightweight of the platform is improved through low-density materials and highly integrated design.
[0056] The top and bottom surfaces of the upper frame 101 and the lower frame 102 are connected by support columns. The upper frame 101 is an equilateral hexagon with five consecutive sides, approximately arc-shaped, and its inner contour is M-shaped. The upper edge of the outer contour of the lower frame 102 is consistent with the outer contour of the upper frame 101, and the lower edge has the same shape as the upper edge, with the side lengths being proportionally reduced. Its inner contour is C-shaped.
[0057] The left baffle 104 is connected to the left side of the upper frame 101 and the lower frame 102, the right baffle 105 is connected to the right side of the upper frame 101 and the lower frame 102, the rear end of the front frame 103 is connected to the middle of the upper frame 101 and the lower frame 102, one end of the connecting bridge 106 is connected to the front end of the front frame 103, and the other end of the connecting bridge 106 is connected to the upper frame 101 through the corridor bridge 107.
[0058] The frame 1 of this utility model is generally in a wraparound shape, such as... Figure 2The semi-circular-T-shaped enclosed compact structure shown makes the structure more compact and reduces space occupation. In addition, the use of aluminum alloy casting achieves lightweighting, thus realizing a compact, lightweight and highly integrated main control panel.
[0059] Example 3
[0060] This embodiment further illustrates the technical solution of this utility model based on embodiment 2.
[0061] like Figure 3 and 4 As shown, based on the functions implemented, it can be divided into a digital control unit, a supervisory control unit 14, and an analog control unit 15. The digital control unit is installed on the upper frame 101, the supervisory control unit 14 is installed on the front frame 103 and the connecting bridge 106, and the analog control unit 15 is installed on the front frame 103.
[0062] In one or more specific embodiments, the digital control unit is divided into left and right sides by the front frame 103, and display units 2 and communication devices 4 are respectively provided on both sides. Specifically, the digital control unit includes a left digital control unit 12 and a right digital control unit 13. The digital control unit is divided into two parts by the M-shaped outline of the upper frame 101 and the cooperation of the front frame 103. Three display units 2, a set of keyboard and mouse 3 and communication devices 4 are installed on each side, and each side is operated by an operator. The display units 2 display monitoring information and the keyboard and mouse 3 and communication devices 4 are used for operation.
[0063] The left 12 and right 13 of the digital control unit respectively realize the functions of the first-loop operator station and the second-loop operator station in the main control room; the mounting surface and horizontal control surface of the display unit 2 are both in a wraparound shape with the inner contour of the upper frame 101, so that the operator's field of vision and arm control range can reach more than 180°, which greatly improves the controllable range of each operator.
[0064] In one or more specific embodiments, the monitoring and control unit 14 includes a keyboard and mouse 3 and a communication device 4 installed on the front frame 103, and a display unit 2 installed on the connecting bridge 106. It is operated by one operator and can correspond to the functions of a shift supervisor station in a conventional main control room.
[0065] In one or more specific embodiments, the simulation control unit 15 is mounted in the middle of the front frame 103, and the simulation control unit 15 includes a mosaic assembly 5 and a simulation device mounted on the mosaic assembly 5.
[0066] like Figure 5As shown, the mosaic component 5 includes a mosaic panel 501 and a mosaic module 502, with the mosaic module 502 fixed on the mosaic panel 501.
[0067] like Figure 4 As shown, the simulation control unit 15 includes a left simulation control unit 15 and a right simulation control unit 15. The simulation device installed on the left simulation control unit 15 is operated by the operator responsible for the left 12 of the digital control unit, and the simulation device installed on the right simulation control unit 15 is operated by the operator responsible for the right 13 of the digital control unit. This unit integrates the functions of the emergency control console. When the equipment of the digital control unit fails, emergency operations can be performed through the simulation device to bring the unit into and maintain it in a safe shutdown state, ensuring the safety of nuclear reactor operation.
[0068] Example 4
[0069] This embodiment further illustrates the technical solution of this utility model based on Embodiment 1.
[0070] like Figure 3 As shown, the projection unit 16 is installed inside the upper frame 101. The projection unit 16 is mainly used for projection operations to display the main information and overview of the entire plant or the entire power unit, so that the operator in the control room can observe it and realize the function of the large screen panel.
[0071] like Figure 6 As shown, the projection unit 16 includes a lifting platform assembly 6, which includes an electric lifting column 601, a top plate 602, and a projector 605. The output end of the electric lifting column 601 is connected to the top plate 602, and the projector 605 is mounted on the top plate 602. When projection is needed, the top plate 602 and the projector 605 are raised together by the electric lifting column 601. When not needed, the electric lifting column 601 retracts, and the projector 605 is stored inside the upper frame 101 for easy storage of the projection unit 16.
[0072] Specifically, a projector 605 bracket 603 is fixedly connected to the top plate 602, and the projector 605 is mounted on the projector 605 bracket 603. The projector 605 is conveniently installed by setting the projector 605 bracket 603.
[0073] Preferably, a top cover plate 604 is also provided above the top plate 602, which mainly serves to cover and provide protection and dust prevention.
[0074] Example 5
[0075] This embodiment further illustrates the technical solution of this utility model based on embodiment 4.
[0076] like Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a lighting unit 17 installed on the walkway 107.
[0077] like Figure 7 As shown, the lighting unit 17 includes a lighting device 7, which is installed at the bottom of the corridor bridge 107 and can meet the lighting needs of the platform in the absence of external light sources.
[0078] Example 6
[0079] This embodiment further illustrates the technical solution of this utility model based on embodiment 4.
[0080] like Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a shock absorber 8 installed on the lower frame 102, which is used to improve the impact resistance of the platform.
[0081] Example 7
[0082] This embodiment further illustrates the technical solution of the present invention based on any of the above embodiments.
[0083] This utility model also includes an installation and maintenance unit 18, which includes a door 9, a device mounting bracket 10, and a cable tray 11. The device mounting bracket 10 and the cable tray 11 are installed inside the frame 1. The device mounting bracket 10 realizes the installation of various engineering devices such as filters, power supplies, and terminals. The cable tray 11 facilitates the partitioned routing of various cables.
[0084] Finally, it should be noted that the above specific embodiments are only used to describe the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model in detail. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific implementation of this utility model and is not intended to limit the protection scope of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing specific embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions or improvements can be made to some or all of the technical features. These modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this utility model.
Claims
1. A control room panel, characterized in that, include: The frame (1) has multiple mounting interfaces on its surface; A digital control unit is installed on the upper part of the frame (1) to display and control the operating conditions; A monitoring control unit (14) is installed at the front of the frame (1) to monitor the operation of the digital control unit; The analog control unit (15) is installed in the middle of the frame (1) and is used for emergency operation when the digital control unit fails. The projection unit (16) is telescopically connected inside the frame (1) and is used to project and display relevant information.
2. A control room panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) includes an upper frame (101), a lower frame (102), a front frame (103), a connecting bridge (106), and a corridor bridge (107), which are detachably connected to each other.
3. A control room panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top and bottom surfaces of the upper frame (101) and the lower frame (102) are connected by support columns. The rear end of the front frame (103) is connected to the middle of the upper frame (101) and the lower frame (102). One end of the connecting bridge (106) is connected to the front end of the front frame (103), and the other end of the connecting bridge (106) is connected to the upper frame (101) through the corridor bridge (107).
4. A control room panel according to claim 3, characterized in that, The frame (1) also includes a left baffle (104) and a right baffle (105), the left baffle (104) being connected to the left side of the upper frame (101) and the lower frame (102), and the right baffle (105) being connected to the right side of the upper frame (101) and the lower frame (102).
5. A control room panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The digital control unit is mounted on the upper frame (101), the supervisory control unit (14) is mounted on the front frame (103) and the connecting bridge (106), and the analog control unit (15) is mounted on the front frame (103).
6. A control room panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The digital control unit is divided into left and right sides by the front frame (103), and a display unit (2) and a communication device (4) are respectively provided on the two sides.
7. A control room panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The monitoring and control unit (14) includes a display unit (2) and a communication device (4).
8. A control room panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The simulation control unit (15) includes a mosaic component (5) and a simulation device mounted on the mosaic component (5).
9. A control room panel according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mosaic component (5) includes a mosaic panel (501) and a mosaic module (502), wherein the mosaic module (502) is fixed on the mosaic panel (501).
10. A control room panel according to any one of claims 2-9, characterized in that, The projection unit (16) includes a lifting platform assembly (6), which includes an electric lifting column (601), a top plate (602), and a projector (605). The output end of the electric lifting column (601) is connected to the top plate (602), and the projector (605) is mounted on the top plate (602).
11. A control room panel according to claim 10, characterized in that, It also includes a lighting unit (17) installed on the walkway (107), the lighting unit (17) including a lighting device (7).
12. A control room panel according to claim 10, characterized in that, It also includes shock absorbers (8) mounted on the lower frame (102).