System and method for automatically setting main steam condensate drain valve closing setpoint of nuclear power plant
An automatic system adjusts condensate drain valve settings based on operating conditions and valve positions to address inefficiencies in nuclear power plants, ensuring reliable condensate discharge and maintaining plant efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/KR2025/003365
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-07-25
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-29
AI Technical Summary
Nuclear power plants face challenges in efficiently managing condensate discharge due to varying main steam and condenser pressures and different installation positions of condensate drain valves, leading to potential valve failure and decreased power plant efficiency.
An automatic system and method for setting the closing setting of the main steam condensate drain valve, which adjusts settings based on operating conditions and valve positions, using a control unit to monitor condensate levels and calculate optimal valve operation.
Enhances the reliability of condensate discharge, preventing valve failure and maintaining power plant efficiency by applying tailored settings to each condensate drain valve, thereby improving safety and operational stability.