Nuclear Instrumentation & Control

Solutions from a leader

you can trust

Safety and performance through

technology and long-term support.

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Optimise your assets with the

I&C leader you can trust
Rolls-Royce is a technology-independent nuclear I&C provider,
serving three markets: New Build, Retrofit and Services.

Rolls-Royce, trusted to deliver excellence

Rolls-Royce is a world-leading provider of power
systems and services for use on land, at sea and in
the air, and has established a strong position in global
markets - civil aerospace, defence aerospace, marine
and energy.
In the nuclear industry, Rolls-Royce has a large and
highly experienced skills base with approximately
3000 nuclear employees in the UK, France, North
America, Czech republic and China.
Rolls-Royce provides nuclear power utility
vendors and operators with integrated, long-term
solutions and support services spanning the whole
reactor lifecycle, from concept design through to
obsolescence management and plant life extension.
With nuclear expertise including component
manufacturing, licensing, project and supply chain
management as well as world-class engineering, the
company has been a key player in the industry for
over 50 years.

I&C Solutions that provide safety and

performance through technology and long term
support
Rolls-Royce is a world leading provider of nuclear
instrumentation and control, helping customers to
improve the safety, availability and reliability of their
operational plant while at the same time reducing
costs.
During the past 40 years, we have designed,
manufactured, installed and renovated analogue and
digital safety instrumentation and control systems
in nuclear reactors of all types, including PWR, BWR,
RBMK, VVER, PHWR, CANDU, Magnox, AGR, research
and naval reactors.
Our solutions are continuously developed to ensure
that we remain at the forefront of I&C technology.
We have undertaken upgrades across a number
of operating reactors and developed formal
obsolescence strategies using a combination of
analogue and digital expertise to help customers
manage the introduction of new systems while
continuing to meet local licensing requirements.

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We support our customers through the provision

of integrated long term I&C solutions and support
services throughout the lifetime of the reactor.
Today our systems are installed in over 200 nuclear
reactors across 20 countries worldwide, with a total of
more 3,000 reactor years of successful operation.
Our core areas of expertise
Instrumentation
and hardware
Safety systems using
SpinlineTM technology

Safe, reliable and accurate

measurements of neutron and
thermodynamic information,
in all type of conditions

Ensure the safety of nuclear

reactors by meeting the
demanding functional and
safety requirements for
digital safety I&C systems

Support services
Integrated long term
solutions to support
operation throughout
the lifetime of the reactor

Control and monitoring

systems

Improve the availability of

the plant and reduce
operational, maintenance
and training costs

Integration

With safety and availability

in mind, manage a
comprehensive I&C
dedicated solution

Neutron detector
training platform.

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A complete nuclear I&C solution

From specification and design, to the provision
of through-life support and systems upgrades.

Rolls-Royce develops nuclear specific I&C systems

for all types of reactors and all types of operation
- normal; incidental; accidental; and post-accident
management.

We continuously develop our technology in line

with the needs of our customers, ensuring it meets
stringent international regulatory requirements and
addresses obsolescence issues.

Reactor protection system

Rod control system

Engineered safety features

actuation system

Rod position indication systems

Rod position sensors

Diesel sequencing system

Safety valve control system

Reactor trip breakers

Pressurizer heat controller

Plant process computer

Temperature probes
Pressure transmitters

Neutron instrumentation system

Ex-core neutron detectors
Reactivity meter

Boron Meter
In-core instrumentation system

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For the 40 last years our technologies have

beenapproved by safety regulatory authorities
across a number of countries each with differing
licensing requirements.
Safety classifications
National or
international standard

Classification schemes

IAEA
IEC 61226
USA

Safety systems
Category B

Category A

EPR

1E

2E

F1A

F1B

IEC 61508

Non safety related system

Category C

Non safety

Non safety

1E, safety, safety related

France

Safety related systems

Not classified
F2

Not classified
Non safety

Safety related
SpinlineT
Reactor protection system
ESFAS
Diesel sequencing system
Neutron instrumentation system
Safety valve control system
M

Ex-core neutron detectors

Pressure transmitters
Temperature probes
Reactor trip breakers

Rod control system

Plant process computer

Rod position indication system

Boron meter
In-core instrumentation
system
Reactivity meter
Pressurizer heat controller
Plant process computer

Rod position indication system

(for 1300MW en N4 bplants in France)

All our systems are designed to meet the

most stringent regulatory requirements.

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Safety systems
SpinlineTM safety I&C safety technology you can trust

Rolls-Royce understands that nuclear instrumentation

and control (I&C) systems have to meet demanding
functional and non-functional objectives. For this
reason all of our safety systems feature SpinlineTM
technology, a modular digital solution platform
installed in more than 60 PWR and VVER nuclear
reactors all over the world.
Compliant with international nuclear safety I&C
requirements, SpinlineTM enables utilities to improve
the safety and availability of their nuclear power
plants, with unproblematic maintenance due to its
modular, scalable and flexible design.
SpinlineTM can be used in any safety system such as
the Reactor Protection System (RPS) and Neutron
Instrumentation System (NIS), in new nuclear power
plants and for the modernisation of existing I&C
systems in established plants.

Reactor Protection System

When it comes to safety, the Reactor Protection
System (RPS) is the most critical I&C system. The RPS
utilises the functionalities of the Reactor Trip System
(RTS) as well as the Engineering Safety Features
Actuation System (ESFAS). It monitors vital reactor
operation parameters and automatically shuts down
the reactor and determines the corrective actions to
be taken. The RTS initiates rapid control rod insertion
to mitigate the consequences of anticipated
operating occurrences or design basis events The
ESFAS initiates and controls safety equipment
designed to remove heat or prevent radioactive
release.
Digital Neutron Instrumentation System
The Digital Neutron Instrumentation System
(NIS) allows monitoring of instantaneous nuclear
power, power fluctuations, and radial/axial power
distribution in the reactor. The NIS is compliant with
existing interfaces and has the highest level of safety
and ease of use, reliable operation and simplified
maintenance.

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Diesel Sequencing System

Operating together with the RPS, the Diesel
Sequencing System provides the logic to start the
diesel generator set and load the safeguard actions
according to pre-established time sequences in the
event of loss and subsequent restoration of Offsite
Power. The sequencing system will reduce spare parts
inventory and improve availability due to integrated
continuity tests for relay coils. The Diesel Sequencing
System is suitable for any type of nuclear power
plant, such as PWR, VVER, BWR or PHWR. It is 1E
qualified and meets international nuclear standards.

We understand
that nuclear I&C
systems must meet
demanding functional
and non-functional
objectives.

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Control and monitoring systems

Control and monitoring technology
designed to maximise plant availability

RollsRoyce provides a wide range of digital nuclear

control and monitoring systems, enabling nuclear
utilities to maximise plant performance safely and
efficiently.
All our systems are designed to simplify operation,
diagnostics and maintenance, while improving safety.
Boron Meter - Boronline
The Boron Meter provides nuclear power plant
operators with a permanent record of the boron
concentration contained in a water cooling circuit
by way of continuous sampling and real time
measurements. This information is used in the
process to drive the reactor power.
One of the most important safety actions generated
by the equipment is the dilution alarm, which
automatically activates in case of an unexpected
homogeneous dilution of the boron concentration.
All of these features ensure safety, increased reliability
and stability of measurement.

Digital Rod Control System - Rodline

Designed to safely and reliably manage the Control
Rod Drive Mechanism (CRDM) within the nuclear
reactor, the Rodline is the latest generation of Rod
Control System developed by Rolls-Royce and
is based on 40 years of proven experience and
successful operation in more than 80 nuclear reactors
worldwide.
The flexible and modular design means that the
Rodline can be installed in a range of different reactor
types to meet the requirements of both new build
and retro fit markets.
Our technology is scalable and adaptable to suit
various types of CRDM mechanisms.
Rod Position Indication System (RPIS)
Specifically designed for a PWR nuclear power plant,
the Rod Position Indication System measures and
delivers information which is used to monitor the
consistency of individual rod positions, their positions
within each group of rods, and between a rod
position requested and position reached.
Our RPIS is a qualified and fully adaptable 1E system.
The RPIS simplifies periodic testing and maintenance
as electronics are located separately from the reactor
building.

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Plant Monitoring System (PMS)

The Plant Monitoring System for nuclear plant
process computers is a high-performance, integrated
software and hardware solution designed for plant
monitoring in real time. This system improves the
decision making process and efficiency of day-to-day
plant operations, as well as facilitating standardisation
for data archiving, analysing, alarming, trending,
displaying, and reporting.
Enhanced Annunciator System (EAS): The EAS is
a network based software and database driven
system with advanced scan, log, and alarm features
that are completely user configurable.
Transient Recording and Analysis (TRA) System: The
TRA system provides high speed data acquisition,
storage,
Retrieval, analysis, and presentation of plant
process data. Rod Worth Minimiser (RWM) System:
The RWM system monitors rod positions and rod
movements on a Boiling Water Reactor.
A full suite of nuclear plant software applications
for all reactor types has been developed providing
a basic foundation on which sophisticated nuclear
power and plant performance software applications
may be created.

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In-core Instrumentation System

The In-core Instrumentation System allows reactor
operators to obtain information on the distribution
of the neutrons flux as well as indications relative to
the mapping of the temperatures inside the core of
the reactor. Information given by the system is used
to check the calibration and response of ex-core flux
detectors; monitor fuel burn-up and fuel inventories;
and determine the position of a stuck rod.
The In-core Instrumentation System improves
operation and provides operators with new
capabilities ranging from troubleshooting and
analysis archiving to creation of new scenarios and
follow-up of operations.

All our systems are

designed to simplify
operation, diagnostics
and maintenance, while
improving safety.

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Instrumentation and hardware

Designed to meet the most stringent and
internationally recognised standards

RollsRoyce designs, manufactures, installs and

maintains a range of long life instrumentation and
hardware solutions.
Neutron Detectors
Excore neutron detectors provide measurement
of the reactor neutron flux for the neutron
instrumentation system (NIS) to continuously
monitor instantaneous nuclear power, power
fluctuations and radial/axial power distribution in the
reactor.
With an installed base in more than 100 nuclear
reactors, Rolls-Royce designs, manufactures and
installs three different types of Neutron Detectors:
Boron-lined proportional counter for the low
level range compensated boron-lined ionization
chamber for the intermediate level range and noncompensated boron-lined ionization chamber for the
power level range.
Our designs amalgamate different detector types and
comply with all international standards.

Pressurised Heater Control

Our pressurised heater control includes the variable
heating unit that adapts its heating power when
pressure differs from the pressure set-point. The
variable heating unit is powered by two identical
regulation cabinets (heating selectors) on each unit
and the heating selectors increase and decrease the
applied power if the pressure drops or rises. They are
activated by the powering-up time control for the
resistors or heaters.
Nuclear Displacement Transmitters
Designed specifically for nuclear power application,
the BIbloc nuclear displacement transmitters provide
precise and reliable measurement of valve positions
inside the containment area of a nuclear power plant.
Offering safe and reliable operation, with the
electronic section located outside of the radioactive
containment area, the innovative structure also
allows high quality data to be transmitted by
removing the impact of any environmental
conditions. This simple two part design improves
ease of operation and maintenance, is manufactured
in accordance with quality class Q1 and is also
available in K1 qualified nuclear safety class.

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Nuclear Pressure Transmitter

The BIbloc nuclear pressure transmitter measures
differential, relative or absolute pressures inside the
containment of nuclear power plants under normal
or accidental conditions. Designed specifically for
nuclear power plants, the sensors are different
according to the measurement range but the
electrical converter is common to each type of
sensor. The Bibloc Nuclear Pressure Transmitter

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has higher safety and reliability as the impact on

the converter of any environmental conditions
surrounding the transmitter is removed.
The modular design results in easier maintenance
and is compliant with international standards
Available in K1 and K2 nuclear safety classes and
manufactured in accordance with quality class Q1.

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A wide range of services to

support nuclear utilities
Maintaining the safe and reliable operation of nuclear
power plants is a part of the rich heritage of RollsRoyce.

RollsRoyce understands the regulatory requirements

and commercial pressures a utility faces and our
specialist I&C service support package is designed to
maximise output efficiency, keep plants operating
safely and reliably for longer and minimise downtime.

Plant protection, control, supervision and monitoring

relies on safety-critical I&C systems. Utility operators
require I&C technology that is reliable, easy to
maintain and fully operational throughout the
lifetime of the reactor.

Utilities need to have reliable support available

at short notice. An ability to effectively manage
ageing equipment proactively is a key capability of
RollsRoyce. We not only supply replacement parts,
we also monitor and anticipate component and
system obsolescence, updating over 20,000 nuclear
components annually.

Rolls-Royce has developed a comprehensive

service package incorporating long term support
engineering solutions and tools.

Instrumentation & control (I&C) systems use

constituent elements such as equipment,
modules, sensors, transmitters, redundancies and
actuators to sense basic physical parameters,
monitor performance, integrate information and
automatically perform any necessary adjustments to
plant operations. The systems also respond to failures
and abnormal events, ensuring the safe and efficient
production of power.

Through long-term support agreements with

customers, Rolls-Royce is committed to maintaining
the capability to:
- manufacture
- modify
- repair
- test
at board, rack and system level over a long time
period.
Our long-term support agreements incorporate
solutions to a range of technical challenges including
ageing hardware, the evolution of technology and
maintaining essential skills and tools.

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Technical data
management and
experience feedback

On-plant Customer
Assistance

On-site Customer
Assistance

Evolution mastering

Technical intelligence
and obsolescence
management

Equipment
Refurbishment

CUSTOMERS

Management of
technical references
guidebook

Equipment
Maintenance

Equipment
Configuration
Management

Training
Spare parts

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References and experience

With more than 40 years nuclear I&C experience,
Rolls-Royce is trusted to deliver excellence

France - VD3 1300MW programme: The

worldwide I&C modernisation project reference
In 2011, Rolls-Royce was awarded a contract to
supply the safety instrumentation and control (I&C)
technologies and systems for the French nuclear
reactor modernisation programme. The systems
will be installed in the twenty-strong French fleet of
1300 MW nuclear reactors operated by Electricit de
France (EDF).
Rolls-Royce will provide the I&C technology for
systems such as the Reactor Protection System
and the Nuclear Instrumentation System, each
underpinned by Rolls-Royce patented Spinline
technology. Additionally, the Rodline technology will
be deployed in the Rod Control System.
This 14-year project, which is a part of the third round
of ten-yearly planned reactor outages, will ensure
that the reactor fleet continues to meet safety and
licensing requirements through the deployment of
the latest I&C technologies, systems and components
provided by Rolls-Royce.

I&C systems and

solutions in 200 nuclear
reactors worldwide.

China - CPR1000 reactors: Support the most

important new build programme of the world
Since the 1980s, Rolls-Royce has served customers
in China. Today it has safety critical nuclear
instrumentation and core control I&C systems in
more than 70% of the nuclear reactors in operation
or under construction in China, including all the
Chinese designed nuclear power reactors.
Rolls-Royce is currently supplying the new fleet of
CPR1000 reactors with neutron instrumentation
systems, Rod control systems and safety
instrumentation such as ex-core neutron detectors
and pressure transmitters.
Rolls-Royce has opened a new services centre in
Shenzhen (Guangdong province), dedicated to its
I&C business in China.
This centre is designed to support its customers in
China on a long term basis with fully-qualified, highquality services ensuring the safety and availability of
nuclear power plants in the region.

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France Prennit EDF: Ensuring the safety and

availability of 58 nuclear reactors for 20 years and
more
Rolls-Royce is the Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM) of the safety critical nuclear instrumentation
and core control I&C systems for the 58 nuclear
reactors fleet in France.
The hardware scope covers various systems such
as Reactor Protection System (RPS), Neutron
Instrumentation System (NIS), Rod Control System
(RCS), Rod Position Indication System (RPIS),
Engineering Safety Featured Actuation System
(ESFAS), Diesel Load Sequencing System (DLS),
Inverters, SEN, Boron meters, Reactivity meters,
Neutron detectors, pressure transmitters and
North America
Canada
USA

South America
Brazil
Europe
UK
France
Spain
Belgium
Lithuania
Germany
Slovenia
Slovakia
Czech Republic
Russia
Armenia
Bulgaria

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temperature probes. The scope is also composed of

various technological steps, from analog to digital
technology.
In order to ensure the skills and tools availability
on a long term basis - 30 years - and to be able to
manufacture, modify, repair and test our components
and systems, Rolls-Royce designs nuclear long-term
support services solution for EDF, with a specific
range of services and dedicated organisation and
process.
The solution includes services like on-site
maintenance, obsolescence management, expertise,
technical support, training, repairs and spare parts
supply, partial or global retrofit.

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