CORYS has recently provided EDF with a simulator delivering an ultra-realistic training experience for its nuclear fuel handling teams.
Developed in partnership with REEL, the manufacturer and supplier of the nuclear power plant fuel handling equipment, this high-fidelity solution blends advanced 3D environments with real plant PLCs to reproduce operational conditions with exceptional accuracy.
Designed to support all phases of operator training, from initial learning to just-in-time practice before operations, the simulator allows teams to rehearse various fuel handling, loading and unloading sequences, both in normal and incidental operating situations. Customizable scenarios and pedagogical visual aids help optimise skills development and ensure full alignment with possible future evolving plant configurations.
Installed close to the operational teams at the Flamanville 3 EPR site, the system replicates the reactor building, fuel building and the fuel transfer facilities, using hardware identical to plant equipment and operator desks. This seamless continuity between training and real operations significantly enhances operator confidence, performance and operations safety.
Fabrice Brechenmacher, Project Manager says
“The simulator is a remarkable blend of industrial automation and gaming technology. By merging real plant control systems with advanced visualization tools, CORYS has built a training platform that offers the advantages and flexibility of simulation while preserving the authenticity of real-world equipment. It’s an incredibly effective way to achieve top-notch training for oprational teams”.
