simulation training post fukushima
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Simulation Training Post Fukushima DesignEP – Beyond Design Basis Standalone Model
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The Tools: Past
• Most plant reference simulators are not capable of beyond design basis (BDB) event.
• Currently, the majority of the beyond design basis
training is done in a classroom using table top discussions and “what if?” scenarios.
• Almost none of the training is done with a
simulator.
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The Tools: Future
• Standalone high fidelity engineering grade severe accident models
• Multiple unit site models • High level of student interactivity • Live “what if?” capabilities • Combining already proven severe accident codes
and proven simulation technology to provide ultimate learning solution
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The Technology: Past
• Severe accident training technology was limited to PowerPoint presentations.
• Maybe a walkthrough or discussion on the plant
reference simulator
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The Technology: Future
• Proven severe accident codes – MAAP, MELCOR, etc.
• Integrated with proven simulation technology • Easy-to-use student interface
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The Practicality
• Plants already own a severe accident code and are currently using it for PRA/PSA.
• Standalone and portable
– Does not add additional burden to existing plant reference simulator
• Can be used to train operators, ERO, TSC
personnel, EOF personnel, etc.
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The Practicality
• Opens a view into the plant and containment to see what is happening
• Can be used by engineering to provide additional
functionality to the existing toolset
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The Next Steps
• Combining multiple severe accident models into a single severe accident training system
• Looking at the site level effects of a major
event and the effects on multiple units • FLEX implementation at a site level
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Takeaways
• There is a very good chance you already own a beyond design basis model that can be used to create a severe accident training system. This will save you money.
• BDB training can be done without the plant
reference simulator. Most plant reference simulators are already overburdened.
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Takeaways
• Severe accident response should consider site level response and effects.
• Site level simulation is a new concept. • Our approach to severe accident simulation can
be used across the organization. It is not just a training tool but can also be used for engineering and analysis.
• Shared resources = shared costs
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