The Nuclear RenaissanceThe Nuclear Renaissance

““Education, Training and Education, Training and

Qualification in the 21Qualification in the 21stst

CenturyCentury””

Global Simulation & Engineering SystemsGlobal Simulation & Engineering Systems 20102010

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Obstacles To The Nuclear RenaissanceObstacles To The Nuclear Renaissance

� The single biggest problem facing the nuclear industry is

not:

� Unit costs

� Public acceptability

� Environmental Issues

� Technological Issues

� The main issue is staffing the industry with qualified individuals

� This is a global challenge

� GSE first faced and addressed the problem in the US

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Facing The Problem in the USFacing The Problem in the US

� GSE Systems is building the AP1000 Simulators for Westinghouse

� Working with the members of the AP1000 Builders Group

� Each new unit will require approximately 500 qualified

staff members (managers, engineers, operators, technicians, health physicists…)

� Operators are the biggest concern because of the long lead times needed to find and qualify the required

number.

� GSE is working with Southern Nuclear Company and

has developed two new product lines

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Facing The Problem in the UKFacing The Problem in the UK

� Working with the National Skills Academy and

British Energy to provide a training solution for

tomorrows engineers and operators

� Each of the 8 to 12 new units will require

approximately 500 qualified staff members

� Three simulation based education and training

centers across the UK

� University links

� Research platform

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Two New ProductsTwo New Products

Product 1

� GSE Systems introduces the VPanel simulator

� The Generic VPanel PWR Simulator is a 3 loop, ~900 Mw electric power plant

� The simulator load used in the Generic VPanel is a ANSI 3.5 load currently in use by a US Nuclear Power Plant.

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Facing The Problem in the USFacing The Problem in the US

Product 2

� GSE introduced the Operator Jump Start Training

Program that includes:

� A comprehensive course of studies on fundamental sciences

� An intensive course on the major systems of a typical commercial nuclear power facility

� Hands on operation of the facility using the VPanel Simulator

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Results so farResults so far

� GSE Systems initiated the Operator Jump Start program at AugustaTechnical College

� We developed a VPanel simulator using the Vogtle ANSI 3.5 simulator load

� We are in the process of getting our courses approved for college credit by the Georgia College Board – the fundamental science course have already been approved

� We are running our second course for operations personnel with acontract to run 6 more over next 3 years.

� Southern Nuclear Company as asked for a proposal to develop and run courses for operations managers, engineers, and maintenance managers.

� The objective of the operator course is two fold first familiarization of the commercial nuclear industry and provide the customer with a sense of there employees to successfully pass a license exam.

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Objectives for Countries entering the Nuclear IndustryObjectives for Countries entering the Nuclear Industry

� Provide a full scope ANSI 3.5 based PWR simulator

� Provide a Pipeline of qualified “experience” personnel to the nuclear industry

� Shorten and enhance the learning process to improve

the through put of the educational and training programs.

� Fit into the frame work of the UAE Government’s goals

for employment of UAE citizens

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StrathclydeStrathclyde Training and Diagnostic CenterTraining and Diagnostic Center

Key Initiatives• Training Simulators

• Technology Transfer

• Curriculum Integration• Degree Programmes

• Research Programmes

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Emirates Simulation Academy, LLCEmirates Simulation Academy, LLC

Key Initiatives• Establish LLC• 5 training Simulators• Technology Transfer• Super Computer Center• Worker Certification• Curriculum Integration• Degree Program

Benefits to UAE Industry• Increase National Employment • Increase Operational Efficiency, Safety,

Reliability, and Profitability.• Develop New Educational Methods• Increase National Competency• High Tech In-country Capability

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The GSE Training Program DifferenceThe GSE Training Program Difference

� We are well acquainted with the principles and practice of training program design (our training programs are built to the rigorous standards of the US Nuclear Power industry)

� Our classroom training utilities simulation models (embedded) to enhance student comprehension (from basic fundamentals to complex system operations)

� To further enhance comprehension, we add a 3D visualization component to run on top of our simulation that can demonstrate the inner workings of a process or component

� We build the world class, first principles, real time, Training Simulators, we know how to train with them, and we know how to maintain them.

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Summary of BenefitsSummary of Benefits

� GSE has focused on simulation and training technology to educate and screen potential nuclear power personnel

before they arrive onsite at the utility

� Candidates will have proven through evaluation and

certification that they have the knowledge and skills

needed be successful in the nuclear industry

� Candidates will have a higher working knowledge of

commercial nuclear power plants than personnel coming from a strictly academic background

� Our curriculum blends well with university or institutional education and training programs.

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Slovakia

China

GSE has c220 employees located in the following offices:

Baltimore, Maryland (Corporate Headquarters); St. Mary’s, Georgia; Augusta,

Georgia; Sweden; U.K.: China; Japan

Canada

USA

Puerto Rico

Virgin Islands

Colombia

U.K.

Spain

Czech Republic Bulgaria

Russia

Austria

Italy

Norway

Sweden

Finland

Ukraine

Saudi Arabia

U.A.E.

South Africa

Singapore

Japan

Korea

Taiwan

Malaysia

Indonesia

India

Pakistan

Switzerland

Germany

Kuwait

Mexico

Belgium

Philippines

GSE Worldwide InstallationsGSE Worldwide Installations

Chile

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� GSE Power Systems Worldwide Market � Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) 82

� Boiling Water Reactors (BWR) 60

� Fossil Power Plants 106

� Graphite Moderated Reactors (RBMK) 8

� Advanced Gas Cooled Reactors (AGR) 4

� PBMR 1

� Naval Reactors 4

� Oil, Gas & Products Pipelines 10

� Process Plants 84

Total 359

� Major Simulator Mods/Replacement/Rehost 150+ (Since 1991)

� Nuclear Process Plants, DWPF, MOX, Defense� Nuclear core and thermal hydraulic

GSE Simulation ProjectsGSE Simulation Projects