Core Monitoring Services - C3

C3-ilex,
LLC
C3-TREK Core Monitoring Services
Core Monitoring Services
C3-ilex has developed software to support the acquisition and data exchange required for interfacing to
nuclear fuel / core monitoring systems. Our software supports the acquisition of data from the core such
as LPRM data, GAFs, and rod position information, processing of that data including performing core
thermal power calculations, and transmitting of data to and from fuel core monitoring systems such as
3D Monicore, Gardel, and PowerPlex. C3-ilex has also developed data interface applications for
nuclear utilities using General Electric Hitachi (GEH) NUMAC devices. The C3-TREK-Core Monitoring
Services consist of Windows Services and Windows Client user-interface applications. The Services
will usually run on the Plant Process Computer (PPC) or alternatively on a separate PC or server.
Operators communicate with the Services across the network using one or more client applications.
Replacement applications are available for plants using NUMAC RWM, ATIP, MTIP, WRNM, and / or
PRNM devices. The interface to the GEH NUMAC equipment is typically accomplished via C3-ilex’s
DASie (Data Acquisition System importer/exporter) device. For updated NUMAC Systems, the DASie
interface to the NUMAC components is accomplished via a GEH supplied NUMAC Interface Computer
(NIC) module. For applications that require data transmission over a Level 4 boundary, C3-ilex offers a
variant of the DASie called DASie Data Diode to support one-way communication.
RWM, A/MTIP,
RBM, WRNM
NUMAC
Sequence Definitions, CRD
Data, Download GAFTs /
CTP%, Upload on-demand
Data, Process Real-Time
Data, TIP Scan Executions,
TIP Data, Logs/Reports
NIC
C3-ilex
DASie
TREK
Clients
C3-TREK
Core Monitoring
Services
Network
TREK
Clients
Plant Process Computer or
Stand-alone C3-TREK Server
Plant Data via
traditional DAS
Features and Benefits
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Available for NUMAC RWM, ATIP, MTIP, WRNM and/or PRNM applications
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Provides Scram Timing data accumulation and reports required to meet technical specifications
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Provides a replacement platform for obsolete systems, reduces maintenance costs, improves
system reliability
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Replaces outdated data processing and user interface software
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Modernizes the user interface to a standard Microsoft Windows® look and feel
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Retains the same service actions and reports, minimizes user retraining
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Runs on standard servers and PCs that support the Microsoft® Windows® 7 or Windows® Server
2008
DASie/NUMAC Data Interface
The DASie provides the data interface between traditional DAS
or the NIC / NUMAC devices and the C3-TREK Servers
performing the data processing and application services. The
DASie consists of one or more interface cards installed in a
rack-mountable chassis. Each card is capable of handling up to
five fiber optic data streams from NUMAC devices, legacy DAS,
or an Ethernet interface to the GEH NIC or other modern DAS.
The DASie provides the output (i.e., message forwarding) and
data retrieval communication paths between Core Monitoring
applications and the plant DAS / NUMAC devices. The DASie
translates the data streams into ones that can be accessed by
network addressable computers using TCP/IP or via an
optional one-way Data Diode using UDP protocols.
Demandable Function Region
Core Map Region
Core Monitor System (CMS) Client Services
CMS Client Services is a Windows application
providing single screen views of available functions,
options, and interfaces for specific NUMAC devices.
The specific NUMAC functions accessible via the
CMS Client Service are independent of each other,
and a customer can have any combination of the
functions (i.e., RWM, ATIP, WRNM and/or PRNM).
Information/Status Region
Features, options, and data presentation for each of
the specific NUMAC devices incorporates a
consistent look and feel and in general consists of
three regions of interest: 1) Core Map; 2)
Demandable Functions; and 3) Information/Status.
RWM Client
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Core Map (CRD Information, Connection Status, User Action Monitoring)
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Demandable Functions (Upload Reports, Download Sequences, Validate/Edit Sequences)
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Information/Status (User Actions, Results, Error Processing)
ATIP / MTIP Client
• Core Map (TIP Information, Connection Status, User Action Monitoring, Machine Status)
• Demandable Functions (Scan Type, TIP Data, ATIP Processing & Analysis)
• Information/Status (User Actions, Results, Logs, Error Processing)
WRNM / PRNM Client
• Core Map (LPRM Information, Connection Status, User Action Monitoring)
• PRNM Demandable Functions (Download GAFTs & %CTP, Upload Selectable PRNM Data)
• Information/Status (User Actions, Results, Error Processing)
Scram Timing Client
• Acquire CRD data from the GE NUMAC RWM, Analogic ANDS, or other DAS upon detection of a
scram event
• Maintain a history of scram time events in the C3-TREK Event Archive database
• A Scram Time Analysis function wherein CRD performance is evaluated against established criteria.
• A Report Generation function that allows a user to create reports that detail control rod scram times
For additional information on C3-ilex’s TREK and DASie Systems, contact your C3-ilex Sales representative
at 510 659-8300 (Fremont, CA) or (208) 891-3774 (Meridian, ID)
or visit us at www.c3ilex.com

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