Full Scope Power Plant Training Simulator-A General Overview

Abstract

The use of full scope power plant simulators in the training process of power plant operators and personnel has reached, over the years, a high level of acceptance among utilities worldwide. Today, these training tools are highly sophisticated devices incorporating the latest developments in computer technologies, mathematical modelling techniques, and human engineering approaches, to name a few. Full scope simulators are subject to constant updates and modifications resulting from plant changes and changing regulatory requirements during their expected life. Prospective and current users can face serious problems if certain simulator design elements are not properly addressed during the development of a simulator or subsequent updates. After defining and introducing the concept of the full scope training simulator, highlighting the history of its development and the various factors that have an impact on its operation and maintenance, this paper will address important elements that must be built and implemented on new or existing simulators that will allow utilities to maintain their simulators and therefore meet their training and regulatory requirements.