Core Insights - China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) has launched the "Next Generation Intelligent Industrial Control System Product Set (iNICS)", marking a significant advancement in domestic nuclear power instrumentation and control systems [1][2] - The iNICS integrates digital twin and artificial intelligence technologies, creating a comprehensive "smart brain" for nuclear power plants that enhances safety, stability, and reduces the need for human oversight [1][2] - The system is fully domestically produced and includes advanced features such as fault prediction, intelligent monitoring, and decision support, facilitating a shift towards a more intelligent operational model in nuclear power plants [1][2] Group 1 - The iNICS product set consists of 20 products across four categories, including new DCS entities and virtual bodies, aimed at evolving nuclear control from "automatic control" to "intelligent service" [1][4] - The system's architecture allows for a 40% reduction in the number of cabinets required for nuclear units, significantly lowering construction costs and space requirements [4] - The new DCS entities operate independently, ensuring absolute safety and reliability in nuclear control through a robust data network and data center [2][3] Group 2 - The system features high-performance safety-level controllers and software-defined intelligent I/O, enabling self-awareness and flexible reconfiguration capabilities [2][3] - It implements a health management model that can predict over 50% of potential faults in advance, transitioning maintenance from a passive to an active and precise approach [2] - The new generation of control cabinets weighs only 350 kg, a significant reduction from the industry standard of 900 kg, enhancing deployment efficiency and structural stability [3]
深度融合人工智能 中广核发布核电新一代“数智大脑”