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CONTROL OF FLOWNEX
NETWORK USING SIMULINK

Integration of Flownex with Simulink is a powerful tool that is
regularly used for the design of advanced control systems. It is also
frequently used to simulate electrical systems that interact with
thermal flow systems.
This case study demonstrates how Flownex and Simulink are
integrated to perform different parts of a simulation.
GENERAL INDUSTRY
GENERAL INDUSTRY
CHALLENGE:
The objective of the simulation is to show the use of two PID controllers in
Simulink in the startup and operation of a two shaft Brayton cycle. One of the
PID controllers is used to control the generator power during the startup. The
second PID controller is used to control the reactor outlet temperature by
adjusting the control rod depths when the startup is complete.
BENEFITS:
Integration of Flownex with Simulink is a powerful tool that is regularly used for
the design of advanced control systems. It is also frequently used to simulate
electrical systems that interact with thermal flow systems.
This case study demonstrates how Flownex and Simulink are integrated to
perform different parts of a simulation.
SOLUTION:
Flownex provides easy integration with Simulink. The combination provides an easy
to use and powerful tool for advanced applications of Flownex in control system
design and simulation of integrated systems.
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Flownex provides easy integration with Simulink. The combination

provides an easy to use and powerful tool for advanced applications
of Flownex in control system design and simulation of integrated
systems.
www.flownex.com
sales@flownex.com
CONTROL OF FLOWNEX
NETWORK USING SIMULINK
INTRODUCTION
This case study demonstrates how Flownex and Simulink are
integrated to perform different parts of a simulation.
Integration of Flownex with Simulink is a powerful tool that is
regularly used for the design of advanced control systems. It is also
frequently used to simulate electrical systems that interact with
thermal flow systems.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The system that is used for this demonstration is the same system
that is described in the case study Start-up of Two-shaft HighTemperature Gas-Cooled Reactor Nuclear Power Plant. For a
detailed system description please refer to that case study.
OBJECTIVE OF SIMULATION
The objective of the simulation is to show the use of two PID
controllers in Simulink in the startup and operation of a two shaft
Brayton cycle. One of the PID controllers is used to control the
generator power during the startup. The second PID controller is
used to control the reactor outlet temperature by adjusting the
control rod depths when the startup is complete.
FLOWNEX MODEL SETUP
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The data that will be exchanged with Simulink is defined in the

External Control Set Editor.
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The objective of the

simulation is to show
the use of two PID
controllers in Simulink
in the startup and
operation of a two
shaft Brayton cycle.
Figure 1: External control set editor
Figure 2: Flownex network of the direct two-shaft closed inter-cooled

recuperated Brayton cycle PBMR power plant.
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The Flownex model of the system is shown in Figure 2.
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SIMULINK MODEL SETUP

The next two figures show how the inputs and outputs are defined
and the model is set up in Simulink.
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Figure 3: Input and output definition
Figure 4: Simulink model
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This controller controls

the reactor control rod
depth to maintain a
constant reactor outlet
temperature of 900C.
DESCRIPTION OF SIMULATION
The speed of compressor 1 (low pressure compressor) is sensed
and the generating power of turbine 13 (power turbine) is
controlled by one PID controller in Simulink. At first when the
compressor shaft speed is low the generator power is set to -2 MW
and the generator acts as a motor. The PID controller is switched
on and the generator then switches over to generating mode when
the compressor shaft speed approaches its design point. The PID
controller in Simulink that controls the reactor outlet temperature is
only activated after the startup is complete. This controller controls
the reactor control rod depth to maintain a constant reactor outlet
temperature of 900C. The temperature of Node 10 at the reactor
outlet is sensed and the control rod depth of the reactor, element 9
is controlled.
RESULTS
The first results graph show how the power is kept at -2 MW during
the first phase of startup for the generator to act as a motor. When
the turbo machine speed is close enough to the design point, the
PID controller takes over and starts increasing the generator power
until it is at full load.
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Generating Power of Turbine (13) E
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Figure 5: Generating power
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The first results graph

show how the power is
kept at -2 MW during
the first phase of
startup for the
generator to act as a
motor. When the turbo
machine speed is close
enough to the design
point, the PID
controller takes over
and starts increasing
the generator power
until it is at full load
The next figure shows how the low pressure compressor speed is
controlled to be at the design point of 3600 rpm.
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Rotation Speed of Compressor (1) E
Figure 6: Low pressure compressor rotating speed
After 200 seconds in the simulation the PID controller that controls
the control rod depth is turned on. The next figure shows the
controller action.
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Control Fraction of Pebble Bed Reactor (9) E
Figure 7: Control rod depth
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The last figure shows the reactor outlet temperature being

controlled to 900C.
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Temperature of Darcy Weisbach pipe (10) UN
Figure 8: Reactor outlet temperature
CONCLUSION
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Flownex provides easy integration with Simulink. The combination

provides an easy to use and powerful tool for advanced
applications of Flownex in control system design and simulation of
integrated systems.
www.flownex.com
sales@flownex.com
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CONTROL OF FLOWNEX

NETWORK USING SIMULINK

Flownex provides easy integration with Simulink. The combination

FLOWNEX MODEL SETUP

The data that will be exchanged with Simulink is defined in the

The objective of the

Figure 1: External control set editor

Figure 2: Flownex network of the direct two-shaft closed inter-cooled

The Flownex model of the system is shown in Figure 2.

SIMULINK MODEL SETUP

Figure 3: Input and output definition

Figure 4: Simulink model

This controller controls

Figure 5: Generating power

The first results graph

Rotational Speed [rpm]

Figure 6: Low pressure compressor rotating speed

Normalised insertion depth []

Control Fraction of Pebble Bed Reactor (9) E

Figure 7: Control rod depth

The last figure shows the reactor outlet temperature being

Figure 8: Reactor outlet temperature

Flownex provides easy integration with Simulink. The combination

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