This video outlines the design, scaling, and benefits of a cost-effective, full-scale glass-top control room simulator that replicates plant operations for high-fidelity operator training and rapid change validation.
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| Type | Interview |
| Author | Alexandre GAIN |
| Published | April 1, 2026 |
| Source | Visit Source |
| Location(s) | HOMERNP |
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📝 Abstract
[Summary generated by AI] The person interviewed describes the conception and realization of a full-scale glass-top simulator that reproduces the form factor, spatial arrangement, and operational feel of a plant control room and its training simulator. As key resources, the team leveraged an existing suite of standalone glass-top simulators and expanded them into a room-scale platform, integrating full control-room furniture and fittings while substituting physical panels with software-based mimics. Methodologically, the project prioritized high-fidelity human–machine interaction by matching switch sensitivity and instrument response to plant standards and employing modular software to enable rapid implementation of design changes. The resulting deliverable is a cost-effective, full-scope simulator that allows operators to train in an environment identical to their daily workspace, thereby strengthening event-response readiness and transfer of skills to plant operations. An additional deliverable is a configurable testbed for implementing and validating panel and control logic updates before rollout to the training simulator or plant. User feedback indicates strong acceptance, particularly regarding realism and tactile responsiveness. Overall, the project demonstrates a scalable, update-friendly approach to high-fidelity control room simulation with reduced capital and lifecycle costs.