Application of virtual reality techniques for simulation in nuclear power plant

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3-D) virtual reality has proved to be an effective and efficient training tool to impart plant knowledge. In order to enhance users' understandings of the nuclear reactor principles, a virtual reality system based on simulator has been developed to interface with the scenarios in nuclear power plant (NPP). Physical characteristics are calculated by simulation codes, such as pressure, temperature, flow and void. The simulator transmits physical characteristics to virtual reality system for three dimension dynamic visualization of these parameters. It is useful to help analyzers understand the conditions of nuclear power plant. This paper introduces the basic concept, framework of the virtual reality system and its functions. © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media New York.