Under the contract, L-3 will use its robust Orchid simulation environment to replace the computing environment and plant models for the Susquehanna Unit 1 full scope simulator.
The upgraded simulator is scheduled to be operational by the third quarter of 2016.
L-3 MAPPS marketing & sales vice president Michael Chatlani said, "We are committed to working closely with PPL throughout the execution phase to deliver a best-in-class simulator that will meet PPL’s requirements well into the future."
For the plant models and instructor station, L-3’s state-of-the-art graphical simulation PC/Windows-based tools will be used by the new Susquehanna Unit 1 simulator.
The entire Unit 1 power plant will be simulated in the Orchid simulation environment which includes L-3’s Comet Plus reactor model, ANTHEM steam supply system model, balance of plant systems, electrical systems and I&C systems.
Additionally, the simulator will be fitted with new 2-D and 3-D animated, interactive visualizations of the reactor vessel, containment building and spent fuel pool in order to real-time understanding of the plant’s behavior during normal and abnormal operations and during severe accidents to operators.
