
Distributed Control System (DCS) Emulation vs. Simulation: Which is Better for Your Nuclear Power Plant Simulator?
Utilities need to make the decision based on what’s best in the long run.

How power plants realize big savings using virtual commissioning
Using your high-fidelity operator training simulator to virtually commission your plant before start-up dramatically reduces risk.

Structured Refinery Training Programs: Your best bet for disaster prevention
The 2005 refinery disaster in Texas showed us that structured refinery operator training programs are needed to grow employees from entry level to autonomous experts.

Training Program Development: Getting the most out of your thermal power plant DCS simulator
Build a training program around your thermal power plant DCS simulator to ensure the best ROI...

Can your simulator "cope" with the new FLEX equipment guidelines
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident states that plants should...

Should You Outsource NRC Generic Fundamentals Training?
The Generic Fundamentals Examination (GFE) is the first in a series of examinations administered by the NRC to reactor operators.

Prevent Training Bottlenecks: 4.5 Reasons Why a Second Simulator Makes Good Sense
There’s no doubt that your Nuclear Power Plant simulator is one of your most valuable and heavily used training resources.

Is your simulator ready for your gas conversion project?
The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) put forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2011 is forcing power plants to reduce their emissions of toxic pollutants.

It's time to replace your proprietary plant hardware with new simulation software
Relying on plant hardware to run specific plant control systems leads to several problems.

A Severe Accident is a Site-wide Event
The incident at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant back in 2011 taught the industry many lessons.