Design and Development of Refueling Machine Operation Simulation System in Nuclear Power Plant

Abstract:

In order to improve the effect of refueling training in nuclear power plant, the simulation system of refueling machine was designed and developed, combining the virtual reality technology with a real control console. The 3D virtual refueling environment of nuclear power plant was established by 3D modeling. Signals from touch screen and console are gathered by PLC and transmitted to PC graphics workstation, control the motion of virtual refueling machine, which realize the refueling operation simulation. The operation in failure modes was also realized in the system through the programming of failure database. The results show that the system runs normally and can simulate refueling operation in normal and abnormal modes, the training of refueling personnel is implemented effectively.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 373-375)
• Pages: 1703-1709
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.373-375.1703
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Jin Jin Xu, Zhong Wen, Kai Feng Zhang, Zheng Gang Guan, Chen Ye
• Keywords: Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), Refueling, Refueling Machine Operation, Virtual Simulation System

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