Products – NS Energy

Simulator Upgrades

NS Energy Staff Writer — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:40:54 +0000

The first phase of simulator updates usually involves updating the major simulator platforms including the simulation computer, the instructor station and/or the panel interface system. We respond to our customer update needs with a variety of solutions. Every customer has specific requirements – and our solution is customized to address those needs individually.

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Simulator DCS Solutions

NS Energy Staff Writer — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:36:56 +0000

Distributed control systems (DCSs), sometimes known as digital control systems, are now being applied extensively to nuclear power plant refurbishments and new plant builds. L3Harris has been engaged in numerous simulator projects – both modernizations and new full scope simulators – that require the implementation of DCSs from various vendors.

There are different techniques for adding DCSs to the process simulation and for ensuring that the process simulation and the DCS interact correctly. Through our meetings with people in the power generation industry, we have found that these techniques are not always that apparent.

What Is A DCS?

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A DCS typically uses custom-designed processors as controllers with vendor-specific control software and uses both proprietary interconnections and communications protocols for communication. Controllers have extensive computational capabilities and in addition to proportional, integral and derivative control, can perform logic and sequential control. Input and output (I/O) modules form component parts of the DCS.

The processor receives information from input modules and sends information to output modules. The input modules receive information from input instruments in the process (a.k.a. field sensors) and the output modules transmit control signals calculated by the controller to actuators in the field. Computer buses connect the processor and I/O modules. Buses also connect the distributed controllers to the human-machine interface (HMI) or control consoles.

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Orchid® Total Development & Simulation Environment

NS Energy Staff Writer — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:32:43 +0000

The Orchid® tools have been highly integrated to create an effective and efficient working environment. Each tool follows a standardized approach, providing the same guidelines for menu structure, icons, documentation and even training material. By focusing on the use of common icons, layouts, themes and menus, we have been able to minimize our users’ learning curve in adopting the Orchid® products.

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Severe Accident Simulation

NS Energy Staff Writer — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:27:48 +0000

L3Harris can address your nuclear power plant severe accident simulation needs. Our solution is backed by proven results on full scope real-time simulators.

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Orchid® IX: Incredibly Accurate 3D Immersion

NS Energy Staff Writer — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:15:00 +0000

Imagine if there was a display environment that you could walk into with your colleagues and view an exact duplicate of your facility created digitally in 3D. So dimensionally and visually accurate that you and your colleagues believe you are there. No cumbersome headsets are required.

Not only do you have an exact visual replica right in front of you, you can superimpose your other digital assets concerning the design of the facility; schematics, P&IDs, tech manuals, operation and maintenance procedures, etc. right on your 3D facility. You and your team can discuss, plan, design and train as if you are there; no confusion, misunderstandings or surprises. A true virtual world with unlimited depth perception, accuracy down to 0.039” (1 mm) and real world audio to complete the immersive experience. Welcome to Orchid® IX!

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Full Scope Simulators

NS Energy Staff Writer — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:11:02 +0000

L3Harris simulators provide superior real world power plant training. We offer a variety of products and services including full scope power plant simulators, part-task trainers, simulator retrofits and upgrades. We provide conception to completion turnkey systems, specific components, and simulator design tools as required by the customer. With worldwide presence, a solid leadership position and the ability to provide any level of customer support, we ensures the success of your simulator projects. Our simulators offer the highest quality in simulation fidelity and training to provide trainees and instructors with user-friendly tools for learning, controlling and exploring complex power plant systems.

The superior training environments of our simulators provide clear advantages for operator licensing, optimizing plant operating procedures and reducing costs. Operators trained on our simulator environments gain the skills necessary to increase plant performance, minimize downtime, and provide confident emergency response. Simulator uses include interactive team training, severe incident management, plant design testing, and startup/shutdown optimization. L3Harris’ replica-quality hardware controls and touch-screen virtual panels create realistic and credible control environments. Real-time response to operator actions and interactive instructor control ensure maximum training effectiveness and adaptability. Any scenario, no matter how complex or dangerous in a real plant, can be reproduced, monitored and varied in real-time, providing a valuable tool for training and plant engineering. Our commitment to customer support extends far beyond industry norms. Our unique knowledge transfer program allows customers to gain expertise and total confidence in the simulator. Users can directly implement simulator modifications to exactly reflect plant changes, evolve their training programs and expand simulator use into other areas.

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Contemporary Learning Technologies

NS Energy Staff Writer — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:58:01 +0000

Enhanced Learning for Better Systems Comprehension

The objectives of a nuclear training program are well documented and the methods to accomplish the learning objectives are clearly identified. With our contemporary learning technologies, the use of visualization is designed to further those objectives by adding another tool in the arsenal to improve or augment the learning experience with a higher degree of efficiency, retention and accessibility. Visualization components can be used in standalone training media or can easily be integrated with the existing full scope simulator and/or existing courseware.

Studies have shown that learning efficiency and retention are augmented by using a visually rich, interactive and immersive teaching environment, which can be summarized by these two principles:

Seeing is understanding
Interacting helps remember

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Classroom Simulators

NS Energy Staff Writer — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:52:55 +0000

Take it a step further with Orchid® Touch Interface. Get a head start on crew training or offload the demands on your full-scope simulator without a significant investment. With new and improved large touch screen technology, Orchid® Touch Interface brings classroom training to another level.

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Advanced Models

NS Energy Staff Writer — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:47:37 +0000

L3Harris’ advanced reactor and thermal-hydraulic models unlock maximum fidelity and performance from your simulator. The models are based on first principles and advanced numerical techniques, and are extensively proven with installations worldwide.

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FlexMove

NS Energy Staff Writer — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:14:38 +0000

Land Mobility

Industries all over the world depend on reliable communications to keep them connected everywhere they do business. At Intelsat, we strive to implement innovative ways for users in mining, rail, oil and gas, emergency response, civil defense, and humanitarian aid to optimize their operations in remote or temporary locations. Whether there’s a need for portable or mobile satellite communications services, our global land mobile services enable communications in the hardest to reach places.

FlexMove

Whether you need Comms-on-the-Move (COTM) for mobile equipment, vehicles, and applications, or Comms-on-the-Pause (COTP) for temporary sites and persons, the award-winning FlexMove has you covered anywhere around the world to ensure operations and productivity carry on the way you need them to.

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