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Using a Power Plant Simulator to Enhance Human Factors Engineering Research

August 26, 2016

A simulator provides researchers with a dynamic "Virtual Plant" platform to test theories and develop tangible, validated results in a true-to-life environment.

Workforce Sustainability in the Process Industry: How will you fill the boots?

July 8, 2016

How to fill the boots left by an aging workforce, increasing workforce nationalization, and a general lack of available talent.

Distributed Control System (DCS) Emulation vs. Simulation: Which is Better for Your Nuclear Power Plant Simulator?

June 23, 2016

Utilities need to make the decision based on what’s best in the long run.

How power plants realize big savings using virtual commissioning

June 9, 2016

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

May 25, 2016

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

May 10, 2016

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

April 26, 2016

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?

April 5, 2016

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

March 16, 2016

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?

March 16, 2016

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

March 16, 2016

Relying on plant hardware to run specific plant control systems leads to several problems.

A Severe Accident is a Site-wide Event

February 23, 2016

The incident at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant back in 2011 taught the industry many lessons.

Using a Power Plant Simulator to Enhance Human Factors Engineering Research

Workforce Sustainability in the Process Industry: How will you fill the boots?

Distributed Control System (DCS) Emulation vs. Simulation: Which is Better for Your Nuclear Power Plant Simulator?

How power plants realize big savings using virtual commissioning

Structured Refinery Training Programs: Your best bet for disaster prevention

Training Program Development: Getting the most out of your thermal power plant DCS simulator

Can your simulator "cope" with the new FLEX equipment guidelines

Should You Outsource NRC Generic Fundamentals Training?

Prevent Training Bottlenecks: 4.5 Reasons Why a Second Simulator Makes Good Sense

Is your simulator ready for your gas conversion project?

It's time to replace your proprietary plant hardware with new simulation software

A Severe Accident is a Site-wide Event

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