% Hybrid Systems \begin{frame}{Hybrid systems combine continuous dynamics with discrete mode switching} \begin{center} \begin{tikzpicture} \draw[thick, fill=gray!20] (0,0) rectangle (12,7); \node[align=center, text width=10cm] at (6,3.5) { \textbf{FIGURE: Hybrid System Visualization}\\[0.3cm] Top: Split diagram\\ LEFT: Continuous (temp, flux, pressure curves)\\ Equation: $\dot{x}(t) = f(x(t), q(t), u(t))$\\[0.2cm] RIGHT: Discrete (state machine diagram)\\ Equation: $q(k+1) = \nu(x(k), q(k), u(k))$\\[0.3cm] Bottom: Reactor startup state machine\\ Cold $\xrightarrow{T>400°F}$ Heatup $\xrightarrow{\text{near crit}}$ Crit $\rightarrow$ Power\\ Each box shows continuous dynamics within }; \end{tikzpicture} \end{center} %SPEAKER NOTES: See comments below % \textbf{Nuclear plants are inherently hybrid systems} \textbf{Continuous Dynamics:} Reactor temperature, neutron flux, pressure, flow rates, heat transfer. Governed by differential equations: $\dot{x}(t) = f(x(t), q(t), u(t))$ \textbf{Discrete Decisions:} Mode transitions, control strategy changes, safety system actuation, procedure steps. Governed by logic: $q(k+1) = \nu(x(k), q(k), u(k))$ \textbf{Example:} Reactor startup: Cold Shutdown → Heatup → Approach Criticality → Low Power Each mode has continuous dynamics; transitions are discrete strategic decisions. This is exactly what human operators do today. % (End of speaker notes) \end{frame}