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Framatome integrates new optimization tool into its design chain to improve EPR control system performance

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Framatome offers an analog backup control solution for its EPR nuclear power plants.
The allocation of software control functions to hardware is complex, however.

CEA-List developed the HAllo analog I&C allocator to assist engineers with this task. HAllo, which draws on CEA-List know-how in both modeling and operational research, uses a description of functions and electronic circuits to calculate the allocation of circuit components to boards. The solution was validated and transferred to Framatome, where it was integrated into the ERP engineering chain. Framatome worked with its engineering teams to determine user protocols for the tools and initiate a change management process. The company now has a versatile solution for optimizing its security systems.

Contributed to this article:

  • XAVIER ZEITOUN, RESEARCH-ENGINEER at CEA-List

The HAllo project gave us an opportunity to use our expertise in complex systems modeling and in operational research to respond to a real-world use case in the nuclear industry.

Rebecca Cabean

Xavier Zeitoun

RESEARCH ENGINEER — CEA-List