Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 96 / Number 2 / June 1987 / Pages 145-152
Technical Paper / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE87-A16374
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A method for estimating failed sensor readings from available unfailed sensor outputs is presented and evaluated. The method uses a bank of discrete, linear Kalman filters (one for each sensor monitored) and an optimal combination logic to perform the estimation. Performance of the proposed technique is evaluated using data from a small-scale nuclear power plant. Potential applications to safety parameter display systems are addressed.