Real-Time Simulation for Design of New Nuclear Plants

Real-Time Simulation for Design of New Nuclear Plants

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GSE Systems, Inc.

• Profile– World leader in advanced simulator solutions and training programs – World leader in Nuclear Simulation– Vertical markets: nuclear, fossil, oil & gas, chemicals– Over 1,100 installations for 160 customers in 48 countries– Founded in 1929, IPO in 1994– Headquartered in Sykesville (Baltimore), Maryland– 280 employees in 8 locations in 5 countries– Annual revenue of $40M+

• Relevance to our customers– Culture of working with customer to solve problems– Strong project management process and on-time delivery record– Depth of staff and breadth of knowledge so there is no single point of failure– Customer choice for first-of-a-kind projects

O&G Refinery

Fossil – Coal

Nuclear Power

Training Centers

Training Technology

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Global Reach

(HQ) Baltimore, MDSt. Mary’s, GACary, NCMadison, NJ

Nyköping, SwedenStockton on Tees, UK Beijing, China

Chennai, India

Americas ArgentinaBrazilCanadaChileMexicoPuerto RicoUnited StatesVenezuela

Europe BelgiumBulgariaCzech RepublicDenmark FinlandFranceGermanyItalyKazakhstanNorway

PolandRussiaSlovakiaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandThe NetherlandsUkraineUnited Kingdom

Africa / Middle East AlgeriaAngolaEgyptLibyaNigeriaOmanPakistanQatarSaudi ArabiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates

Asia / Pacific AustraliaChinaIndiaIndonesiaJapanKoreaMalaysiaSingaporeTaiwanTurkmenistanPhilippinesPapua New Guinea

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Emphasis on Energy & Process

Extensive Global Installations– Nuclear Power (160+)– Thermal (Fossil Fuel) Power (140+)– Oil & Gas and Refining (40+, 180+)– Chemicals & Petrochemical (60+, 100+)

Full-Scope Simulators

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Simulation-Centered Solutions

Highly Realistic Simulation Modeling

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What is a Simulator?

• Feels like the real plant

• Sophisticated algorithms precisely represent the physical phenomena of the plant

• Simulated plant controls or integrated DCS control system

• Instructor station controls the simulator exercises

Fossil – Coal-Fired

Process – Desalination

Nuclear Control Room

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Nuclear Simulation

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Non-Nuclear Simulator

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Blended Learning & Simulation Products

The right training solution for the right step of the learning process

Full-Mission Simulators

Configurable Part-Task & Procedures Trainers

Integrated Models with 3D

Instructor-Led Training

3D Maintenance Trainers

Self-Paced Tutorial

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VIZSIM3D – Current Applications

Glass Models

Fundamentals/ Part-Task Training

Generic Flow Loop

Part-Task Training

Part-Task Training

Part-Task Training Team Training

Engineering Simulators

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New Role of the Simulator

Holistic Engineering Verification and Validation (V&V) Platform– Solves system design issues in integrated “plant” environment

Controls System Design and V&V Platform– Real-time HD simulator provides first holistic view of plant– Validation and refinement of logic and control strategies:

• key value of simulator

Human Factors Engineering Platform– Supports design of DCS interface, alarms, electronic procedures, etc.– Supports design of digital control rooms, information layout and CONOPS– Demonstrates viability of these designs to regulator (show me)

Operating Procedure and Training Material Development Platform

Traditional goal is an ANS 3.5 simulator for training and licensing operators

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GSE First-of-a-Kind Engineering Simulator Experience

Ultra Supercritical Korea

SMART Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute

Pebble Bed Modular Reactor

B&WmPowerEngineering and HFESimulator

JMTR Test Reactor

HYH CPR-1000 HFE and Control V&V

Platform

NuScale Power

Westinghouse AP1000

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USNRC – HFE Simulators

Upgrade and convert existing simulator with Digital Human System Interface– RELAP5-HD Primary Model– Digital Control Room Interface

HSI Simulator– Generic PWR

(ANS 3.5 Simulator)– Vpanel Interface Platform– Developing Digital HSI

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High-Fidelity Predictive Models

• Idaho National Lab RELAP5-3D– Real-time version of the industry standard reactor

transient analysis code

• Studsvik Simulate3-K Neutronics Model– Real-time version of the Simulate3 fuel analysis code

• EPRI’s MAAP5 – Severe Accident Model

• GSE’s High-Fidelity Modeling Tools– JTopmeret: Two-Phase BOP System Modeling– JControl: High-Fidelity Control Modeling– JElectric: High-Fidelity Electrical System Modeling– JDesigner: Flexible HSI Development Environment

Key! Predictive models are necessary for engineering simulators.

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Simulator Value Proposition

1. Platform for integrated system design validation

- Debug system designs and interoperation early in engineering process

2. Control strategy design/validation

- Real-time platform for control engineering validation

3. HMI/control room human factors engineering (HFE)

4. Operating procedure validation

5. Control systems validation (simulation)

6. Plant demonstration to regulator and customers (marketing value)

7. Becomes a training platform (long-lead item)

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NUSCALE Background

The real-time simulator will be the platform for both the development and demonstration of this new plant control room approach.

• HFE and platform for demonstration of CONOPs to NRC for exemption

• Control system design and V&V platform

• Simulated assisted engineering (SAE) platform

• Training (critical path to plant operation)

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HFE and SAE Simulator

Engineering-Grade Primary Models• RELAP5• S3R

Remaining dynamic systems use GSE’s near engineering models

• Jtopmeret• JElectric

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HFE and SAE Simulator

NuScale engineers develop controls and logic, basic control screens, and operating procedures •JControl•Jdesigner

System design data is validated on high-fidelity models

• Steady-state and transient conditions

•System performance is fed back to system design engineers via JStation

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Simulator Value Proposition

1. Platform for integrated system design validation

– Debug system designs and interoperation early in engineering process

2. Control strategy design/validation

– Real-time platform for control engineering validation

3. HMI/control room human factors engineering (HFE)

4. Operating procedure validation

5. Control systems hardware and software validation (simulation)

6. Plant demonstration to regulator and customers (marketing value)

7. Enable the provision of a training platform earlier

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SimWorld - Dubai, November 12-13, 2012

Industries• Nuclear • Fossil• Oil & Gas• Desalination

Topics•Next-generation training•Use of simulation beyond training•3D training technology•Establishing a training infrastructure•University-industry collaboration

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