Classroom Simulators

GSE collaborates with customers and dozens of major universities and national laboratories to create universal simulators for the classroom. Our simulators offer top-quality simulation fidelity while giving instructors user-friendly tools that enhance the training experience and provide opportunities to control and explore complex power plant systems safely.

GSE’s combination of simulation technology and expert engineering was chosen to build first-of-a-kind simulators for the AP1000, PBMR, NuScale, and mPower plants and simulation applications for plants worldwide. We work closely with industry insiders and researchers to create innovative simulator capabilities, new design validations, and to research human factor engineering, controls optimization, and cyber security.

Interactive Glass-Top Simulator (V-PANEL)

Utilize your existing simulator load while directly bringing many full-scope simulator capabilities into the classroom. The VPanel uses digital representations of plant operating panels to interface your full-scope simulator load. The VPanel provides virtually all the capabilities of your full-scope simulator for a fraction of the cost.

Used standalone for one control array or in groups to represent an entire control room, V-Panel simulators can be an affordable training tool alternative to your full-scope nuclear power plant simulator. This allows for more training with greater flexibility.

Running GSE’s JADE simulation software, V-Panel simulators are scalable and operate in real time. They can be plant-specific configured and run your existing ANS-3.5 simulator load.

• VPanel Overview
• VPanel Technical Datasheet

Generic Nuclear Simulator (GPWR)

The Generic PWR (GPWR) nuclear plant simulator model provides high-definition, real-time simulation at a fraction of the time and cost it takes to develop a fully customized simulation. GPWR is a full-scope model of a nuclear plant simulation suitable for operator training and forging team-based skills among operating crews. It is also a practical tool for developing procedures and evaluating control room design for ergonomics and functionality. This system is ideal for teaching the fundamentals of PWR operations, particularly for countries considering new nuclear power programs and lacking access to full-scope nuclear power plant simulators.

• GPWR Overview

Generic Thermal (Fossil) Simulator

While many fossil plants are moving to digital controls, local panels are often still based on analog technology. VPanel simulators can be used as an affordable training tool to simulate the function of analog panels. This allows for more training with greater flexibility. Running GSE’s JADE simulation software, VPanel simulators are scalable and operate in real-time. They can be plant-specific, configured and run your existing simulator load.

Simulation Supervisor Training Course

A two-day course that gives you the tools for understanding regulatory requirements and industry best practices. For your convenience, this course is mobile. You can visit one of our locations to get away from the daily duties of the job to concentrate on the course, or, we can come to you!

Understanding regulatory requirements and the reasoning behind them will help to:

• Eliminate the risk of NRC findings
• Eliminate costly corrective actions
• Allow staff to be proactive instead of reactive

Learning about the processes and procedures implemented by other Simulator Supervisors can help to:

• Find inefficiencies in your current processes and procedures
• Learn how the use of new technologies may help you to streamline your processes and better align resources
• Determine the best options for your staff