Development, Use and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plant Simulators for the Training and Authorization of Personnel

Simulators are used to train and qualify nuclear power plant (NPP) control room operating personnel, increasing their ability to apply plant procedures, advance practical skills, build supervisory skills, and conduct authorization or licensing examinations. This publication provides guidance on NPP operator training and describes the use of simulators in training and qualification programs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2021
Publisher: IAEA

The use of simulators for the training and qualification of nuclear power plant (NPP) control room operating personnel has become an increasingly prevalent practice worldwide. This approach is aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of these individuals in understanding plant systems and their interconnections. By employing simulators, operators can enhance their ability to apply plant procedures, develop practical skills in operating the plant under normal, abnormal, and emergency conditions, and cultivate supervisory skills and teamwork. Furthermore, simulators are utilized for conducting authorization or licensing examinations of control room operating personnel, and there is a growing trend towards their use for non-training purposes as well.

This publication serves as a comprehensive guide for Member States in implementing operator training programs for NPPs. It provides detailed insights into the use of simulators in training and qualification programs, highlighting current trends and best practices in simulator maintenance and upgrading. The publication aims to assist Member States in developing effective training strategies that ensure the safety and reliability of NPP operations.

In conclusion, the use of simulators for training and qualification of NPP control room operating personnel has become a crucial aspect of ensuring the safe and efficient operation of nuclear power plants. This publication provides Member States with valuable guidance on operator training programs, emphasizing the importance of simulators in developing and reinforcing knowledge, skills, and teamwork among control room operators. By leveraging the latest technologies and best practices, Member States can enhance the safety and reliability of their NPP operations.

Weight: 506g
Dimension: 211 x 296 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789201213211