Nuclear Power Plant Simulators for Educational Purposes

Abstract

This paper illustrates some educational values of simulators in NPP research. It consists of three major sections: 1. Systems and Operations: A brief description of major sections of NPP simulation including reactor simulation, heat transport system and steam generation system. The description is focused on a CANDU-specific reactor design. 2. Simulator application and instruction: including a visual procedure of a sample simulator operation and data collection, and 3. A brief visual description of several simulators for different types of nuclear power plants is also provided.