College of Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Madison
University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor Tour
Welcome to the UWNR Control Room.
Reactor Console
The reactor console is in the
control room where reactor operators monitor the nuclear reactor.
There are various displays that an operator uses to gauge the condition
of the reactor and maintain control of the reactor. Switches are positioned
directly in front of the operator that allow control
element movement. This is required to change operating conditions of
the reactor (i.e., to make the nuclear chain
reaction self sustaining and make power level adjustments). Other analog
and digital readouts are provided that allow the operator to monitor power
level, system temperatures and radiation
levels throughout the reactor lab. From this room all pertinent information
about the reactor and its condition during its operation is provided, so
that the operator is in complete control of the reactor.
