SCRAM-86

SCRAM-86

A tactical nuclear reactor control micro-simulator.

Operator Mission

Keep the nuclear reactor stable during the whole shift (3 minutes). Your goal is to supply the energy demand for the power grid without causing a thermal meltdown or a pressure overload.

Controls & Instruments

• Rod Control Lever: Adjusts the core's fission rate. Pull down to increase power and temperature; push up to slow down the reaction. Click and drag the handle to operate.
• Cooling Switch: Regulates the coolant flow to the reactor in four stages (0 to III). Left click to increase, right click to decrease.
• Pressure Vent Button: A single red button to vent steam and depressurize the containment  vessel. Click and hold to release steam. 
• Keyboard: [SPACE] to restart the simulation after the end of the shift or a meltdown event.

Operational Tips

• Be aware of the light indicators and alarm sounds; sudden variation on power demand calls for combined control of fuel rods and coolant pump.
• Continuous use of the pressure release valve reduces temporarily its thermal  exhaust efficiency.

Credits

Sound effects:

• Relay 3 by JoontheFloof -- https://freesound.org/s/740253/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• explosion2.wav by IdkMrGarcia -- https://freesound.org/s/446624/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• Nuclear Alarm by radio_illuminati -- https://freesound.org/s/206141/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• 60Hz electrical mains hum by chungus43A -- https://freesound.org/s/733737/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
• Compressed Air Pressure Release Valve Loop (Synthetic) by kkenny101 -- https://freesound.org/s/861613/ -- License: Creative Commons 0