Active shut-down systems

There are two active shut-down systems. The first has 6 control rods of which 1 is used for temperature compensation, 3 for bum-up compensation, and 2 for r ulation. The second shut down systems has 2 safety rods. These two shut-down systems can scram automatically or by manual operation if necessary. The rod-drop times are designed to be 1.2 1.5s and 0.7s respectively. 

LNG carriers are equipped with gas and fire detection systems. The cargo safety system is extensively instrumented - including a shut down system that is activated on predetermined parameters. Furthermore, the safety equipment of LNG carriers includes sophisticated radar and positioning systems that alert the crew to the surrounding traffic on potential hazards. A number of distress systems and beacons will automatically emit signals if the ship enters difficulty positions [10]. 

Reactivity control Operating control rods Diverse reserve shut down system Negative temperature coefFicient Startup control rods Active/Passive Active/Passive Passive Active(Passive Automatic activation, gravity drop Automatic activation, gravity drop Automatic activation, gravity drop... 

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Trips shut down systems that are already in operation. For example, a high temperature trip on a furnace will shut off all the burners when temperatures get too high. Trips can be activated either automatically or by operator action. 

The primary shut-down system of DHRUVA consists of 9 cadmium shut-off rods. When a reactor trip is generated by the protection system, the electro-magnetic clutches holding the shut-off rods above the active region of the core, are de-energised and the shut-off rods fall rapidly into the core under gravity and spring induced initial acceleration. 

Fluidized-bed reaction systems are not normally shut down for changing catalyst. Fresh catalyst is periodically added to manage catalyst activity and particle size distribution. The ALMA process includes faciUties for adding back both catalyst fines and fresh catalyst to the reactor. 

A pressure switch located so as to sense falling pressure at the earliest moment should be used to activate the standby pump. The switch should be so connected to the system as to permit testing the startup circuit without shutting down the compressor. Figure 8-8 shows four piping arrangements. The figure at b would be the recommended method. 

Combustible gas detection systems are frequently used in areas of poor ventilation. By the early detection of combustible gas releases before ignitible concentration levels occur, corrective procedures such as shutting down equipment, deactivating electrical circuits and activating ventilation fans can be implemented prior to fire or explosion. Combustible gas detectors are also used to substantiate adequate ventilation. Most combustible gas detection systems, although responsive to a wide range of combustible gases and vapors, are normally calibrated specifically to indicate concentrations of methane since most natural gas is comprised primarily of methane. 

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System integration involves numerous miscellaneous development activities, such as control software to address system start-up, shut-down and transient operation, and thermal sub-systems to accomplish heat recovei y, heat rejection and water recoveiy within the constraints of weight, size, capital and operating costs, reliability, and so on. Depending on the application, there will be additional key issues automotive applications, for example, demand robustness to vibrations, impact, and cold temperatures, since if the water freezes it will halt fuel cell operation. 

The activation logic for and ESD system should be kept as simple at possible. Typically most facilities specify plateaus or levels of ESD activation. These levels activate emergency measures for increasing amounts or areas of the facility as the emergency involves a larger and larger area or the degree of hazard from the initial event. Low hazards or small area involvement would only require a shutdown of individual equipment while major incidents would require a facility shutdown. The shutdown of one of a facility should not present a hazard to another portion of the facility otherwise both should be shut down. Typical levels utilized in the petroleum and related industries are identified in Table 12. 

Switchgear and relay rooms are required to have smoke detection per NFPA 850, section 5.8.4 and IEEE 979, section 2.7. The activation of the fire alarm should shut down the air handling system. If the facility is especially critical to the continued hydrocarbon process consideration of a fixed fire protection system should be evaluated. 

Wet or dry chemical fixed suppression systems are typically provided over the kitchen cooking appliances and in exhaust plenums and ducts. Activation means is afforded by fusible links located in the exhaust ducts/plenums usually rated at 232°C (450°F). Manual activation means should not be provided near the cooking area, but in the exit routes from the facility. The facility fire alarm should sound upon activation of the fixed suppression system and power or gas to the cooking appliances should be automatically shut off. The ventilation system should also be shut down by the activation of the fire alarm system. Protective caps should be provided on the suppression nozzles to prevent plugging from grease or cooking particulates. 

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Other fire protection features have been incorporated into CNG refueling facilities such as methane detectors to warn of leaks from the dispenser, and automated fire suppression systems activated by ultraviolet/infrared detectors. Dry chemical is the preferred fire suppression material since water line protection from freezing is difficult in outdoor settings. The methane detectors can also be used to shut down the compressor and dispenser if desired. 

In addition, LNG storage and dispensing systems shall be protected by methane detectors that will sound an alarm and shut down the dispenser. A fire suppression system activated by infrared and ultraviolet flame sensors shall be included to protect the area where the vehicles are refueled. Additional measures such as automatically calling the fire department when the fire suppression system is activated should be considered. 

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