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1. Real-Time Simulation for
Design of New Nuclear Plants
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2. GSE Systems, Inc.
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Profile
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World leader in advanced simulator solutions and training programs
World leader in Nuclear Simulation
Vertical markets: nuclear, fossil, oil & gas, chemicals
Over 1,100 installations for 160 customers in 48 countries
Founded in 1929, IPO in 1994
Headquartered in Sykesville (Baltimore), Maryland
280 employees in 8 locations in 5 countries
Annual revenue of $40M+
Relevance to our customers
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Culture of working with customer to solve problems
Strong project management process and on-time delivery record
Depth of staff and breadth of knowledge so there is no single point of failure
Customer choice for first-of-a-kind projects
Fossil –
Coal
O&G
Refinery
Nuclear
Power
Training
Centers
Training
Technology
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3. Global Reach
(HQ) Baltimore, MD
St. Mary’s, GA
Cary, NC
Madison, NJ
Americas
Belgium
Bulgaria
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Italy
Kazakhstan
Norway
Beijing, China
Chennai, India
Africa / Middle East
Europe
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Mexico
Puerto Rico
United States
Venezuela
Nyköping, Sweden
Stockton on Tees, UK
Poland
Russia
Slovakia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
The Netherlands
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Asia / Pacific
Algeria
Angola
Egypt
Libya
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
United Arab Emirates
Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Korea
Malaysia
Singapore
Taiwan
Turkmenistan
Philippines
Papua New Guinea
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4. Emphasis on Energy & Process
Extensive Global Installations
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Nuclear Power (160+)
Thermal (Fossil Fuel) Power (140+)
Oil & Gas and Refining (40+, 180+)
Chemicals & Petrochemical (60+, 100+)
Full-Scope Simulators
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5. Simulation-Centered Solutions
Highly Realistic Simulation Modeling
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6. What is a Simulator?
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Feels like the real plant
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Sophisticated algorithms precisely
represent the physical phenomena of
the plant
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Simulated plant controls or integrated
DCS control system
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Fossil – Coal-Fired
Instructor station controls the simulator
exercises
Process – Desalination
Nuclear Control Room
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7. Nuclear Simulation
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8. Non-Nuclear Simulator
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9. Blended Learning & Simulation
Products
The right training solution
for the right step of the
learning process
Full-Mission Simulators
Configurable Part-Task &
Procedures Trainers
Integrated Models with 3D
Instructor-Led Training
3D Maintenance Trainers
Self-Paced Tutorial
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10. VIZSIM3D – Current Applications
Generic Flow Loop
Glass Models
Part-Task
Part-Task
Training
Training
Fundamentals/ Part-Task Training
Part-Task Training
Team Training
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11. Engineering Simulators

12. New Role of the Simulator
Holistic Engineering Verification and Validation (V&V) Platform
– Solves system design issues in integrated “plant” environment
Controls System Design and V&V Platform
– Real-time HD simulator provides first holistic view of plant
– Validation and refinement of logic and control strategies:
• key value of simulator
Human Factors Engineering Platform
– Supports design of DCS interface, alarms, electronic procedures, etc.
– Supports design of digital control rooms, information layout and CONOPS
– Demonstrates viability of these designs to regulator (show me)
Operating Procedure and Training Material Development Platform
Traditional goal is an ANS 3.5 simulator for training and licensing operators
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13. GSE First-of-a-Kind Engineering Simulator
Experience
SMART
Korea
Atomic
Energy
Research
Institute
Westinghouse AP1000
NuScale Power
Pebble Bed Modular
Reactor
HYH CPR-1000 HFE
and Control V&V
Platform
Ultra Supercritical
Korea
B&W
mPower
Engineering
and HFE
Simulator
JMTR Test Reactor
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14. USNRC – HFE Simulators
Upgrade and convert existing
simulator with Digital Human
System Interface
– RELAP5-HD Primary Model
– Digital Control Room
Interface
HSI Simulator
– Generic PWR
(ANS 3.5 Simulator)
– Vpanel Interface Platform
– Developing Digital HSI
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15. High-Fidelity Predictive Models
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Idaho National Lab RELAP5-3D
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Real-time version of the industry standard reactor
transient analysis code
Studsvik Simulate3-K Neutronics Model
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Real-time version of the Simulate3 fuel analysis code
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EPRI’s MAAP5 – Severe Accident Model
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GSE’s High-Fidelity Modeling Tools
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JTopmeret: Two-Phase BOP System Modeling
JControl: High-Fidelity Control Modeling
JElectric: High-Fidelity Electrical System Modeling
JDesigner: Flexible HSI Development Environment
Key! Predictive models are necessary for
engineering simulators.
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16. Simulator Value Proposition
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Platform for integrated system design validation
- Debug system designs and interoperation early in engineering process
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Control strategy design/validation
- Real-time platform for control engineering validation
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HMI/control room human factors engineering (HFE)
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Operating procedure validation
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Control systems validation (simulation)
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Plant demonstration to regulator and customers (marketing value)
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Becomes a training platform (long-lead item)
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17. NUSCALE Background
The real-time simulator will
be the platform for both the
development and
demonstration of this new
plant control room approach.
• HFE and platform for
demonstration of CONOPs to
NRC for exemption
• Control system design and
V&V platform
• Simulated assisted
engineering (SAE) platform
• Training (critical path to
plant operation)
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18. HFE and SAE Simulator
Engineering-Grade Primary Models
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RELAP5
S3R
Remaining dynamic systems use
GSE’s near engineering models
• Jtopmeret
• JElectric
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19. HFE and SAE Simulator
NuScale engineers
develop controls and
logic, basic control
screens, and operating
procedures
•JControl
•Jdesigner
System design data is
validated on
high-fidelity models
• Steady-state and
transient conditions
•System performance is fed
back to system design
engineers via JStation
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20. Simulator Value Proposition
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Platform for integrated system design validation
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Debug system designs and interoperation early in engineering process
Control strategy design/validation
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Real-time platform for control engineering validation
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HMI/control room human factors engineering (HFE)
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Operating procedure validation
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Control systems hardware and software validation (simulation)
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Plant demonstration to regulator and customers (marketing value)
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Enable the provision of a training platform earlier
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21. SimWorld - Dubai, November 12-13, 2012
Industries
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Nuclear
Fossil
Oil & Gas
Desalination
Topics
•Next-generation training
•Use of simulation beyond training
•3D training technology
•Establishing a training infrastructure
•University-industry collaboration
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