Learning Simulators: Enhancing the Efficiency of Nuclear Plant Learning

18 January 2012 by L-3 MAPPS

The typical nuclear training program in use around the world is composed of learning technologies and methodologies developed and refined in the 1980s. A typical training program structure consists of classroom fundamentals, plant visits and full scope simulators. The training profession clearly acknowledges that simulator training is the most effective learning phase of the three methodologies as it allows 'Practice by Doing', which improves student retention.

L-3 MAPPS has received suggestions from colleges and utilities targeting the training of new students in basic nuclear plant concepts. In their opinion, full scope simulators present too much information and detail when a new student is first mastering fundamental concepts. To solve this problem, L-3 MAPPS has devised a solution that provides for the use of 'Practice by Doing' earlier in the conventional training cycle. L-3 MAPPS has coupled computer visualization technology (Bridgeworks) with high fidelity simulation to bring real-time, simulation-driven, animated physical systems allowing immersive, participatory learning in the classroom.

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