Using Technology as an Enabler for Better and Faster Training

Abstract

Training material and methods currently in use at most nuclear facilities closely resembles the era when the existing Canadian nuclear power plants were built. Nuclear power’s potential is once again being realized as the world grapples with the impacts of climate change and energy security is better understood by existing and emerging nuclear markets globally. This demand will also result in the need for better and faster training.

The new generation of students have grown up with technology on their computers, internet and cell phones. They have different expectations for learning environments as opposed to “Chalk and Talk”. They are nuclear learners that will expect technology engagement with dynamic, engaging and illustrative methodologies. They are comfortable investigating operational details on their own and prefer a thorough understanding visually. Due to affordable and high-performance computing systems, a variety of new and exciting learning technologies are now available.

L3Harris MAPPS will highlight various learning technologies designed to improve nuclear learning. These include interactive 3D animations for plant equipment fundamentals, plant system simulations for the classroom environment and 3D digital twins of physical plant for immersive operations and maintenance training.