Application of fuzzy neural network to the nuclear power plant in process fault diagnosis

Abstract

The fuzzy logic and neural networks are combined in this paper, setting up the fuzzy neural network (FNN); meanwhile, the distinct differences and connections between the fuzzy logic and neural network are compared. Furthermore, the algorithm and structure of the FNN are introduced. In order to diagnose the faults of nuclear power plant, the FNN is applied to the nuclear power plant, and the intelligence fault diagnostic system of the nuclear power plant is built based on the FNN. The fault symptoms and the possibility of the inverted U-tube break accident of steam generator are discussed. In order to test the system’s validity, the inverted U-tube break accident of steam generator is used as an example and many simulation experiments are performed. The test result shows that the FNN can identify the fault.

Keywords

neural networks / fuzzy logic / fuzzy neural network (FNN) / inverted U-tube / nuclear power plant