The Development Process of Human Machine Interface of Plant Protection System of a Small Modular Reactor

Authors

  • Tulis Jojok Suryono Research Center for Nuclear Reactor Technology, Research Organization for Nuclear Energy, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), KST B.J Habibie,, Tangerang Selatan, Banten, 15310, Indonesia
  • Sigit Santoso Research Center for Nuclear Reactor Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency, South Tangerang 15310, Indonesia
  • Restu Maerani Research Center for Nuclear Reactor Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency, South Tangerang 15310, Indonesia
  • Sudarno Research Center for Nuclear Reactor Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency, South Tangerang 15310, Indonesia
  • Pandhu Ardita Dharma Pratama Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jl. Grafika 2, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia

Keywords:

Plant protection system, Human machine interface, Experimental power reactor, Safety, Functionality

Abstract

The Plant Protection System (PPS), which consists of Reactor Protection Systems (RPS) and Engineered Safety Actuated Systems (ESFAS), is one of the most important safety systems in nuclear reactors, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The RPS generates a signal to trip the reactor if the measured reactor parameters exceed the trip setpoint, and then the ESFAS is actuated to mitigate the consequences of the accident by minimizing fuel damage and radioactivity release into the environment. Therefore, a comprehensive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is essential for monitoring and controlling the PPS to ensure its reliability and enhance the operators' situational awareness. This study discusses the development process of the HMI for the digital PPS of an SMR. In this study, various standards, guidance, and design criteria for PPS and HMI are incorporated and applied to ensure that the proposed design meets the required level of reliability. In the first stage, the proposed design is intended for assessing the functionality and reliability of the PPS. Moreover, in the future, it will play an essential role in the design phase of the HMI for the PPS of an SMR in Indonesia.

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Published

2026-03-03

How to Cite

Suryono, T. J., Santoso, S., Maerani, R., Sudarno, & Pratama, P. A. D. (2026). The Development Process of Human Machine Interface of Plant Protection System of a Small Modular Reactor. Jurnal Teknologi Reaktor Nuklir Tri Dasa Mega, 25(3), 117–124. Retrieved from https://ejournal.brin.go.id/tridam/article/view/15500

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 3 (2023): October 2023

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Articles