IEC 61888 : 1.0
IEC 61888 : 1.0
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS - INSTRUMENTATION IMPORTANT TO SAFETY - DETERMINATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRIP SETPOINTS
International Electrotechnical Committee
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS - INSTRUMENTATION IMPORTANT TO SAFETY - DETERMINATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRIP SETPOINTS
International Electrotechnical Committee
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Abbreviations
5 Determination of setpoints
5.1 Safety
5.2 Safety analysis
5.3 Limiting safety system setting (LSSS)
5.3.1 Channel uncertainty and trip setpoint
5.3.2 Channel uncertainty determination
5.3.3 Trip setpoint
5.3.4 Allowable value
5.4 Combination of uncertainties
5.4.1 Square-root-sum-of-squares method (SRSS)
5.4.2 Algebraic method
5.5 Operational considerations
5.6 Instrument channel range
6 Documentation
7 Maintenance of safety system setpoints
7.1 Testing
7.2 Replacement
Annex A (informative) Example of setpoint determination
Bibliography
Figures
Describes the requirements for assuring that automatic setpoints for nuclear safety system instrumentation are established and maintained within specified limits in nuclear power plants and nuclear reactor facilities.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | International Electrotechnical Committee |
| Committee | TC 45 |