Among all sectors of human economic activity, the energy industry exerts the most significant influence on our lives. Errors in this field may lead to severe consequences. The provision of heat and lighting in households, the movement of transport flows, and the functioning of industry all require substantial energy resources. As the global community seeks to meet the steadily increasing demand for energy, the development of nuclear power plants (NPPs) as one of its reliable sources is gaining ever greater importance.
Modern nuclear power plants are equipped with complex automated control systems that monitor the reactor unit's condition and ensure its safe operation. These systems include numerous sensors, controllers, and other devices operating in real-time, providing high reliability for NPPs.
The problem of reliably determining the primary circuit coolant temperature in nuclear power engineering is one of the most crucial, as its successful resolution determines the reliability, efficiency, and service life of the nuclear reactor [1]. This article analyzes methods for determining the static characteristics of resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) under operational conditions when measuring temperature
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