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IN THIS ISSUECompany News ........................................ 2We Are L3HarrisNexus: Our New LogoHal Paris joins L3HarrisSpecial Report ........................................ 4Orchid® IX for Marine and Power MarketsNew Business ......................................... 6Wolsong 3 Full Scope SimulatorMcGuire Classroom SimulatorsView Point ............................................... 7New Nuclear: What it Means and Why it’s ImportantInfo Exchange .......................................... 92019 Owners Circle™ Conference (Tampa)Customer Profile ................................... 10Ken Just, Oconee Nuclear StationTechnical Developments ...................... 12Orchid® Instructor Station – Scenario ManagerOrchid® Multimedia Manager EnhancementsReflected Reality and Immersive MediaTackling Conventional VR IssuesInfo Exchange ........................................ 16Out and AboutUpcoming EventsCaptain Rehost and MegaWhat! ............ 18

L3Harris launches Orchid® IX Full 3D Immersion for High-Value Assets without VR headsetspages 4, 14 & 15

A semi-annual report on our Power Systems and Simulation activities

Issue 48 | August 2019

NEXUS: THE SCIENCE BEHIND OUR LOGOL3Harris’ new logo, the Nexus, is inspired by the buckyball. But what, exactly, is a buckyball? Buckminsterfullerene is a type of fullerene (a molecule with a mesh structure) with the formula C60 and looks like this:

See the similarities? Yet our logo has one noticeable difference: The L3Harris Nexus consists of

interconnecting triangles that evoke the upper case of the Greek letter delta, which is also the symbol for change. The Nexus encapsulates the agility, passion and energy that drive us and conveys our commitment to the flawless delivery of our promises.

The delta symbol is used in everything from mathematics to science and can signify something like the major seventh chord in jazz music notation, the anonymous signature of James David Forbes (a Scottish physicist and glaciologist), or even the icon for gene deletion (where a sequence of DNA is lost during DNA replication).

In contrast, theoretical predictions of buckyball molecules appeared in the late 1960s and early 1970s, but they failed to garner much attention back then. During that time, a group led by Harry Kroto and David Walton at the University of Sussex was studying the chemistry of unsaturated carbon configurations (a hydrocarbon molecule, usually reactive, with hydrogen molecules added to it).

By 1985, Harry Kroto, Robert Curl and Richard Smalley were blasting carbon (graphite) with a laser before cooling, then ionizing it. They discovered large molecular structures consisting of more than 20 carbon molecules. The most common of these were C60 (our buckyball) and C70. They also discovered that C60 took the shape of a regular truncated icosahedron—a cage-like structure composed of hexagons and pentagons.

It was a historic day on 1 July 2019 when L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) announced the successful completion of the all-stock merger between Harris Corporation and L3 Technologies on 29 June 2019. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, L3Harris is the sixth largest defense company in the U.S. and one of the top 10 defense companies worldwide–with approximately $17 billion in revenue and 50,000 employees, including 20,000 engineers and scientists.

Shares of Harris common stock, which traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “HRS,” began trading on 1 July under the ticker symbol “LHX.” L3 Technologies (NYSE:LLL) shares ceased trading upon market close on 28 June and were converted into 1.3 L3Harris shares for each L3 share.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

L3Harris’s new Board of Directors consists of 12 members with a deep understanding of the Harris and L3 businesses, a diverse mix of background, skills and experience, and a track record of driving long-term shareholder value. The L3Harris board members, drawn equally from Harris and L3, are:

> William M. Brown – Chairman and CEO, L3Harris

> Christopher E. Kubasik – Vice Chairman, President and COO, L3Harris

> Sallie B. Bailey – former EVP and CFO, Louisiana-Pacific

> Peter. W. Chiarelli – General, U.S. Army (Retired)

> Thomas A. Corcoran – former President and CEO, Allegheny Teledyne

> Thomas A. Dattilo – former Chairman, CEO and President, Cooper Tire & Rubber

> Roger B. Fradin – former Vice Chairman, Honeywell

> Lewis Hay III – former Chairman and CEO, NextEra Energy

> Lewis Kramer – retired Partner, Ernst & Young

> Rita S. Lane – former Vice President, Operations, Apple

> Robert B. Millard – Chairman, MIT Corporation

> Lloyd W. Newton – General, U.S. Air Force (Retired)

STRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP

L3Harris organized its operating businesses into four segments to best meet customers’ mission requirements

L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES MERGER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

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and leverage the combined company’s broad technical capabilities:

> Integrated Mission Systems — led by Sean Stackley, headquartered in Palm Bay, Florida, with approximately $4.9 billion in revenue. Includes intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; advanced electro-optical and infrared solutions; and maritime power and navigation. L3 MAPPS Inc. is part of the Integrated Mission Systems segment.

> Space and Airborne Systems — led by Ed Zoiss, headquartered in Palm Bay, Florida, with approximately $4.0 billion in revenue. Includes space payloads, sensors and full-mission solutions; classified intelligence and cyber defense; avionics; and electronic warfare.

> Communication Systems — led by Dana Mehnert, headquartered in Rochester, New York, with approximately $3.8 billion in revenue. Includes tactical communications; broadband communications; night vision; and public safety.

> Aviation Systems — led by Todd Gautier, headquartered in Arlington, Texas, with approximately $3.8 billion in revenue. Includes defense aviation products; security, detection and other commercial aviation products; air traffic management; and commercial and military pilot training.

Executive officers in addition to Brown, Kubasik and the segment presidents include Jay Malave, SVP and Chief Financial Officer, and Scott Mikuen, SVP, General Counsel and Secretary.

“We’ve created an agile technology provider with the scale, resources and capabilities to provide affordable, innovative and rapidly fielded solutions to address our customers’ critical mission needs,” Brown said. “Each member of our board and leadership team brings decades of experience, and I look forward to working with them to capture the targeted synergies and create significant value for our shareholders.”

“Our seasoned segment leaders and mission-focused operating structure will enable us to leverage our broad range of capabilities and complementary technologies to deliver advanced solutions and capture opportunities across multiple domains,” said Kubasik.

HAL PARIS JOINS L3HARRISHal D. Paris joined L3Harris in the second quarter of 2019 as Director, Simulation & Training Systems to assist us with the continued growth of our Power Systems and Simulation business.

We are delighted to have Hal join the team as he brings a unique blend of more than 30 years of international experience in nuclear power plant operation, computer simulation, nuclear training and 3D computer visualization.

“When it comes to robust and user-friendly technology and having a clear long-term vision, L3Harris stands out in this field,” stated Hal Paris. “Having witnessed the positive attitude and excitement for the past eight years, through my previous interactions with the company while I was at TriLink, it was a no-brainer for me to join this great team”.

Hal thrived in the nuclear power generation industry by adopting an innovative mindset, often becoming a first-mover through his ideas and vision. He has constantly adapted to the ever-changing evolution of computing technologies by utilizing this as a means to improve and create new training capabilities to better serve clients.

He was instrumental in bringing forward several innovative ideas, which are widely used throughout the industry. These include “glass panel” simulators and the integration of 3D animation within simulators.

Prior to joining us, Hal was the CEO and founder of TriLink Systems and held various senior-level positions at both GSE Systems and General Physics International. In the 1970s, Hal served the US Navy as a nuclear reactor operator and electronics technician.

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On 21 February 2019, L3Harris launched Orchid® Immersive Experience (Orchid® IX), the latest in display technology for accurate 3D immersion without the use of VR headsets. Orchid® IX makes 3D content come alive at a near-retinal resolution in a collaborative and interactive environment.

With Orchid® IX, project teams will be able to simplify the design and review Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows to increase productivity, minimize project risks and improve project outcomes. Additionally, Orchid® IX enables virtual visits of high-value new build projects to facilitate finalization of designs. The technology supports realistic asset visualizations for planning and training on ships, submarines and power plants, including refurbishment, radiation worker training and decommissioning.

“As soon as we saw this cool technology, we knew we could offer several benefits to our customers seeking advanced visualization solutions in mission-critical applications,” said Rangesh Kasturi, president of L3Harris’ Maritime International division. “We partnered with a local innovator, Imagine 4D, to make Orchid® IX available to the world.”

“Whether performing actions on complex equipment, enhancing worker knowledge, conceptualizing and designing Small Modular Reactors, planning plant outages or ship modernizations, monitoring and managing fleet operations, or decommissioning end-of-life plants, Orchid® IX provides a safe and highly realistic virtual world to get it done right,” added Michael Chatlani, vice president of business development for the Power

Systems and Simulation business at L3Harris. “It’s also a great addition to visitor centers to virtually showcase high-value assets and improve the learning experience for the public.”

Orchid® IX is available in three formats—the 2-user Immersive Workstation, the 6-user Immersive Theater and the 15-person Immersive Auditorium. The product is available for shipbuilders, architects, planners, engineers, project managers and operators of naval vessels, commercial marine vessels, power plants, and innovation and training centers, as well as other interested marine and power industry stakeholders.

To make an appointment to experience Orchid® IX firsthand in Montreal, contact us at [email protected].

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HOW ORCHID® IX WORKS

Orchid® IX uses projectors to display images onto a curved projection screen, which is then reflected by large curved mirrors. This means the image from each projector must be properly adjusted to account for how the image will appear to the user. In addition, the images from each projector need to be combined so that the user sees a single, continuous image reflected on seven mirrors. The process to achieve this is known as warping and blending. We have the tools and software necessary to determine exactly how each image needs to be warped and

blended. The only modification required to an existing application is to add the capability to map a captured image to a new image based on a set of coordinates that our tools provide. This process, known as texture-mapping, is a routine process in any application that presents images to a user. We call the virtual imaging technology “Reflected Reality.”

CONVERSION OF WOLSONG UNIT 1 SIMULATOR FOR UNIT 3 TRAININGL3Harris is under contract with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (KHNP) to repurpose the Wolsong Unit 1 (Wolsong 1) CANDU* full scope operator training simulator to become the primary training simulator for Wolsong Unit 3 (Wolsong 3). The project began in the first quarter of 2019 and is currently in the development stage, with hardware and software testing set to begin in the fall of 2019. On-site installation and final acceptance testing are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2020.

“L3Harris is pleased KHNP decided to convert the Wolsong 1 simulator contracted in 2016 to become the operator training platform for Wolsong 3,” said Michael Chatlani, vice president of business development for L3Harris’ Power Systems and Simulation business. “We were near completion of the Wolsong 1 simulator, so it is extremely gratifying that all the hard work that went into the simulator will be leveraged for Wolsong 3.”

The Wolsong 3 full scope simulator, like the Wolsong 1 simulator, will use L3Harris’ PC/Windows-based graphical simulation tools for the plant models and instructor station. All the plant systems will be simulated, including the reactor, nuclear steam supply systems, balance of plant systems, electrical systems and I&C systems. The Wolsong 3 simulator models will be based on planned adjustments to the Wolsong 1 simulation that have already been developed, validated and maintained in L3Harris’ state-of-the-art Orchid® simulation environment. The digital control

computers (DCCs) will be represented by an emulated DCC that will be integrated into the full scope simulator. The Wolsong 1 simulator’s full replica main control room (MCR) panels were returned to Canada to be upgraded to accurately represent the Wolsong 3 MCR.

The Wolsong 3 simulator will also include severe accident simulation capabilities by including a version of the Modular Accident Analysis Program known as MAAP4-CANDU**. In addition, the simulator will be equipped with two-dimensional and three-dimensional animated, interactive visualizations of the reactor vessel and containment building to provide trainees with further insight into the behaviour of the plant during unlikely severe accidents.

KHNP, a subsidiary of Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), provides about 30 percent of South Korea’s electricity supply, making it the nation’s largest power generation company. It has a total installed capacity of more than 27,000 MW through the operation of 21 nuclear power units, 35 hydropower units, 16 pumped-storage power units and a number of renewable energy facilities. The Wolsong site in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, houses four 700 MWe class CANDU reactors, Units 1 to 4.

* CANDU is a registered trademark of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, used under license by Candu Energy Inc., a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group.** A valid license to MAAP4 from EPRI as well as the rights to MAAP4-CANDU from the CANDU Owners Group (COG) are required prior to a customer being able to use MAAP4-CANDU with Licensee’s simulator products. EPRI and COG do not endorse any third-party products or services.

CLASSROOM SIMULATORS FOR McGUIREL3Harris won a contract from Duke Energy to supply a classroom simulator to the McGuire Nuclear Station to replace the wall-mounted Virtual Simulator Room (VSR) in service since 2009. The work will be completed in the third quarter of 2019.

L3Harris will replace the ageing VSR with eight 3-monitors apron-type Orchid® Touch Interface (Orchid® TI) bays, configured to run individual simulations or connected together in any combination. The new classroom simulators will have a more natural, spatially correct main control room panel-like shape than the VSR it will replace.

Being portable and self-contained, the new classroom simulators will offer new training opportunities, such as just-in-time orientation and training for operations crews, at a fraction of the cost of a hard panel simulator. During the course of the project, the McGuire full scope simulator’s platform will be upgraded to the latest suite of Orchid® products, providing all the latest features and improving longer-term supportability.

McGuire Nuclear Station is located on Lake Norman in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. McGuire was the second of three nuclear stations designed and built by Duke Power. Unit 1 began commercial operation in 1981, followed by Unit 2 in 1984. The two Westinghouse pressurized water reactor units have a capacity of 2,200 megawatts.

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Duke Energy is a Fortune 500 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. Duke Energy, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the largest electric power companies in the United States. It supplies and delivers energy to approximately 7.7 million U.S. customers. Duke Energy has approximately 51,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, and natural gas distribution services in the Carolinas, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. In addition, it has more than 3,000 megawatts of renewable electric generation capacity. Duke Energy’s nuclear fleet provides electricity to approximately half of its customers in the Carolinas.

NEW NUCLEAR: WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

At the opening of the Canadian Nuclear Association’s 2019 Annual Conference earlier this year, I stood at the podium to introduce the Conference theme—“New Nuclear: Generating Solutions for Climate and Health”. “New Nuclear” was thematically woven throughout each plenary and panel session: each speaker was virtually compelled to speak to it.

Why was this an important moment for the nuclear industry in Canada and for the many Conference participants? My view was that we had crossed a significant boundary—a Rubicon of the mind. It is clearer than ever that advanced nuclear technology offers solutions that humanity urgently needs, as the challenges of climate and health build up relentlessly.

It is therefore time to do away with the defensiveness that has mired the industry in old thinking and canards dredged up again and again by those opposed to nuclear power. Time instead to engage in shaping and articulating a new nuclear vision, based on the solutions that advanced nuclear technology can provide in tackling humanity’s most pressing challenges. Our industry is actively responding to the need for solutions, even if some politicians and members of the public are looking elsewhere.

In short: time to talk about New Nuclear—what it means and why it’s important. So here’s what I said to the CNA Conference in my opening remarks.

New Nuclear is an attitude, a state of mind, a realization that what was before is past;

what is here now and coming soon is a new image and understanding of nuclear’s benefits, challenges, opportunities. New Nuclear is progressive.

This Conference is about New Nuclear. All the parts of it are here. Take your own measure of it. Let’s put things together in a fresh new look about nuclear. A holistic and strategic view, a positive, practical “let’s get it done” message.

Where does this lead? To convincing policymakers and political leaders to craft a new, ambitious civil nuclear policy for Canada. A policy coherent and integrated across federal ministries, agencies, funding programs. A fundamental element of a Pan- Canadian Energy Strategy—linking environment, clean energy, jobs and economic growth, and international leadership.

I have ten imperatives. Each one is identified and discussed in our CNA2019 Conference. Your task is to engage in these imperatives. Take the ones most pertinent to you, think about them, then get after them.

1. VIEWS OF THE NEXT GENERATION

The promise of nuclear technology in finding solutions to society’s needs will require acceptance and engagement by the next generation. How do they see the promise? And can they bring their peers on board?

2. INNOVATION

Do our publics realize the full range of climate and health solutions offered by nuclear technology? Many of these solutions flow from operations of nuclear utilities—sources of highly innovative advances in environmental protection, clean energy generation, life-saving medical isotopes. New Nuclear is innovative, relevant to society’s needs, capable, impactful.

3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT/CLIMATE CHANGE TARGETS

Our governments promise evidence-based approaches to policy. New Nuclear aims to make a real contribution to the low-carbon economy through baseload and distributed clean energy, while reducing environmental impact. Can we find new ways to engage communities on science-based solutions and gain their support?

4. PROMISE OF SMRs AND ENERGY COMMUNITIES

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integration with other clean energy sources. What do we foresee for smart, integrated/hybrid energy systems, with SMRs as the load-following foundation? Will this be a defining characteristic of New Nuclear?

5. MARKETS & ECONOMICS

What steps are needed now and in future for New Nuclear to establish itself as a viable, affordable clean energy solution—not only in Canada but internationally? What are the patterns of finance, ownership and operation that will make large reactors and small reactors attractive to communities and governments?

6. REGULATORS AND LICENSING

Advanced designs, technologies, fuels are coming closer every day to demonstration and commercialization. How can the regulators fulfill their mandates so that benefits of New Nuclear for climate, economy and health can be safely and confidently enjoyed?

7. THE PUBLIC AND CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS

If climate change and urgently reducing GHG emissions constitute the greatest challenge facing our planet, then why the continued opposition to nuclear technology? Will millennials and following generations warm up to New Nuclear? Will “Equal by 30” and improved gender representation in the nuclear sector tilt the balance towards greater support? Let’s make it happen and find out.

8. NEW NUCLEAR AS A STRATEGIC ASSET

Awareness is growing that the benefits of nuclear technology cover a wide range of national interests. How should we be looking at New Nuclear from a strategic perspective? What does New Nuclear imply for state-to- state relations, national security, technology leadership, commercial success? Our government overlooks the strategic importance of Canada’s nuclear technology and expertise in our foreign policy.

9. COMMUNICATING NEW NUCLEAR

New Nuclear is different, because the challenges are different. The capacity of nuclear to provide solutions to climate and health is expanding in many directions. How do we present this to our publics and governments? Time to communicate the New Nuclear. Feel free to add your voice and thoughts to this. To be successful we need all hands on deck.

10. POLITICS & POLICIES

Is politics dictating Canada’s chances of success in the nuclear sector? Will politics prevent New Nuclear from gaining acceptance as a key component of success in achieving Canada’s low-carbon growth economy? The endless debate over carbon pricing risks our losing sight that it is the rapidly expanding capacity to generate large amounts of clean energy now and in the next decade that will make all the difference.

Let me conclude with politics and advocacy.

CNA has built an online platform to activate a grass-roots base of supporters of New Nuclear. This is especially important as we head into an election period. We will be launching a social media advertising campaign to get the good news of our industry in front of decision-makers, parliamentarians, candidates and Canadians. We will use the content on this platform to inspire action. That is why we ask all supporters of New Nuclear to sign up to this important initiative at www.wearenuclear.ca.

Our goal: an ambitious, solutions-oriented Civil Nuclear Policy for Canada. Time for governments to get serious about the challenge of climate change. Forget wasting time with the pixie dust of 100% renewables.

Let’s get after it.

About John Barrett John Barrett, Ph.D., Ambassador (ret'd), is president of Portolan Global Inc., a consulting firm specializing in civil nuclear energy policy, international nuclear safety & security governance, and geo-political risk assessment.

Previously, Dr. Barrett was President & CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association (2013-2019). From 2009-2013, he served as Canada's Ambassador to the International Organizations in Vienna (IAEA, CTBTO, UN), Chair of the IAEA Board of Governors, President of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, and Canada’s Ambassador to Austria and Slovakia. At Global Affairs Canada, he was Director-General for Strategic Planning & Coordination. He has held executive positions in the Privy Council Office and the Office of the Governor-General of Canada, and was Acting Director, Public Policy, at the Department of National Defence. From 1991-1999, he served as a senior official and chief speechwriter in the International Staff at NATO HQ (Brussels). Throughout his career, Dr. Barrett’s foreign policy focus has been non-proliferation, threat reduction and disarmament diplomacy.

Dr. Barrett holds a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics (UK). He is on the Board of Directors of the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) and holds the ICD.D certification of the Institute of Corporate Directors.


HOLE IN ONE AT OWNERS CIRCLE™ CONFERENCE IN TAMPAThe latest Owners Circle™ Conference took place in Tampa, Florida on 24-25 January 2019 with participants from Canada and the USA (Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas). The event included meetings on Thursday afternoon and Friday and a networking dinner on Thursday night.

On the first day, the group met in the afternoon to discuss the previous Owners Circle™ Conference action items, the L3Harris Power Systems and Simulation business overview and outlook and recent Orchid® technology updates. Later that evening, we hosted a backyard barbecue at the Topgolf Tampa—a marvelous sports entertainment complex that features an inclusive, high-tech golf game that everyone can enjoy. It was a fun-filled event where guests enjoyed a delicious dinner while perfecting their golf swings and mingling with one another.

The business meeting resumed on the next day. First on the agenda was a

live tool review on the touch version of Orchid® Instructor Station on two desktop touchscreens. This was the first time the desktop version was demonstrated at such an event and it was well received. The meeting continued with a presentation from our guest speaker, Mr. Ken Just, Oconee’s simulator supervisor, who shared with the group his perspective on the recent Oconee Simulator Upgrade project completed with L3Harris. For more information about the project, see page 10. After the morning break, we provided Owners Circle™ members with a preview of the yet-to-be announced technological development for experiencing true 3D immersion without VR headsets—Orchid® IX (Immersive Experience). Learn more about Orchid® IX on pages 4 and 14. After lunch, the meeting continued with another live tool review, this time on expanding fundamentals training, which was then followed by open discussions to conclude the meeting.

We would like to thank Ken Just for his contribution to the Owners Circle™ Conference. Thanks also to all of the Owners Circle™ Conference participants who joined the meeting and the L3Harris support team who made it all happen.

If you are a user of L3Harris power plant simulation products and wish to join us for future Owners Circle™ Conferences or if you would like to be a guest speaker, please contact us at [email protected].

COMING SOON

The next European edition of the Owners Circle™ Conference will take place on 23-24 September 2019 in Bratislava, Slovakia. Stay tuned to Owners Circle™ Online for further details.

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simnews The Oconee simulator has been supporting operator training for a long time. In 2017, Duke Energy awarded a rehost and model upgrade contract to L3Harris. What was the motivation to upgrade the simulator at this stage?

K. Just There were several reasons for deciding to take on this major upgrade. First, the Instructor Station we were using was developed in-house in the late 90s using the Visual Basic 6 programming language. It lacked many of the features found in modern Instructor Stations, like interactive virtual panels, interactive P&IDs and unattended scenario execution. Not having these features made it much more difficult for new instructors to learn how to run the simulator and develop scenarios. From a simulator support standpoint, the Visual Basic language was obsolete and the Visual Studio 6 development environment needed to be upgraded. The corporate cybersecurity rules were pushing us to upgrade our operating systems but due to the age of some of the development tools we had to retain some Windows XP computers. Our Instructor Station had clearly reached its end of life. Second, we had some deficiencies in the primary side model, specifically the Once Through Steam Generators (OTSG), that needed to be upgraded.

simnews Please characterize the competitive process that Duke Energy went through that ultimately led to selecting L3Harris for this project.

K. Just We started out by attending the Utility Simulator User Group conference and meeting with the various simulator vendors and learning about their product offerings. We invited several vendors to

visit Oconee to scope the project and provide proposals. During the proposal process, we were invited by L3Harris to attend a training session at their Montreal facility. This was very helpful and allowed us to use their tools and development environment. The final vendor proposals were evaluated for project scope, complexity, risk, schedule, cost, features and future vendor support. L3Harris was selected because they came out on top in our evaluation process.

simnews What was the overall scope and timeline for the project?

K. Just Overall scope of the project was to port the Oconee simulator to the Orchid® platform, upgrade some models and enhance our video recording capability. The project was split into two distinct phases that were developed concurrently. The first phase of the project was to move all the existing models over to the Orchid® platform. L3Harris ported the legacy ROSE® 3.3 models over to Orchid® Modeling Environment (Orchid® ME) along with the legacy Fortran code. Virtual panel graphics and Active Schematic pages were created for the Orchid® Instructor Station. The virtual panel graphics were validated and tested on a glass panel simulator at Oconee as they were developed. Approximately eight months after the contract was signed, the Oconee simulator had been ported to the Orchid® environment. Testing was performed to ensure the ported simulator models performed like the legacy simulator models. After it was proven the rehosted simulator produced the same results as the legacy simulator, the second phase of the project began when the new models were added. This included replacing the OTSG model and most of the Fortran I&C logic

ONCE THROUGH WITH DUKE ENERGY’S KEN JUSTIn October 2018, the upgraded Oconee Unit 1 full scope simulator (FSS) went into service, providing Duke Energy with a revamped training platform for developing and licensing nuclear power plant operators. The simulator was recently rehosted and select models upgraded. The Oconee Nuclear Station, located in Seneca on Lake Keowee, South Carolina, is equipped with three Babcock & Wilcox two-loop pressurized water reactors. Since it began operating, Oconee has safely and reliably generated more than 500 million megawatt-hours of electricity—the first nuclear station in the United States to achieve this milestone. Oconee is one of the nation's largest nuclear plants with a generating capacity of approximately 2.6 million kilowatts. This is enough electricity to power 1.9 million homes. In this issue of simnews, we speak with Kenneth (Ken) Just, Oconee’s Simulator Support Project Manager, to learn more about the program.


with new Orchid® ME models. Extensive testing was performed in Montreal before bringing the new simulator to Oconee for on-site acceptance testing. The Oconee simulator has quite a few external interfaces that needed to be tested—plant computer, radiation monitors, plant control system, turbine control, 27 loop controllers, digital chart recorders, reactor vessel level indication and TMI I/O controllers.

The timeline was very aggressive. The contract was awarded in July 2017 and the rehosted and upgraded simulator was turned over to training in September 2018. We met the project schedule with one day to spare!

simnews From your point of view, what were the key challenges in rehosting the simulator and how were they overcome?

K. Just The biggest initial hurdle was getting approval for the project. We were disappointed when the budget came out in 2016 and the simulator rehost did not make the 2017 budget. It was a first quarter 2017 Simulator Control Board meeting with senior management that was key. We picked up a sponsor and quickly received funding approval. It was also a challenge to complete this large project while still supporting the two legacy simulators.

simnews Equally, when it came to installing the new plant models, what were the main challenges with joining them with legacy models? How did we deal with these with challenges?

K. Just The new OTSG model worked very well right from the start and we had very few issues. However, replacing the legacy Fortran I&C modules was a huge endeavor.

We discovered many shortcuts and secrets were lurking in the legacy Fortran code. We ran into cases where common database points were being driven from multiple locations and causing conflicts. Finding these problems required exhaustive testing of every component and resolving the conflicts.

simnews When L3Harris arrived on site for commissioning, we faced some unexpected issues with communicating with the digital Electro-Hydraulic Control (EHC) system and Plant Control System (PCS). Please give us the highlights, how the issues were resolved and the impact on the project schedule.

K. Just We provided test systems to L3Harris for driver development and factory acceptance testing. This was helpful in identifying some performance issues that were resolved prior to installing the rehosted simulator at Oconee for on-site acceptance testing. While performing on-site acceptance testing, we discovered the communication between the simulator and the PCS was not reliable. The PCS has two HMIs and we only tested with one HMI during factory acceptance testing. L3Harris provided an additional engineer on site to troubleshoot the problem. A design change was made to the interface and the problem with disconnects was solved. By L3Harris providing additional resources to fix the problem, the schedule was not impacted.

simnews The overall project schedule was aggressive but the team knew this from the outset. How did we do?

K. Just The aggressive time schedule was identified from the start. Everybody knew it and understood we were going to produce a high-quality product while adhering to the schedule. It meant some long work days at times but we continued to meet the schedule throughout all phases of the project. The L3Harris project manager was dedicated to the project success and ensured all parts of the project were being completed on time.

simnews All in all, it seems to have been a successful project. What do you consider the key success factors?

K. Just Like all successful projects, it comes down to the people. The L3Harris team and the Oconee team worked very well together. L3Harris provided an exceptional team for this project consisting of knowledgeable and motivated people.

When an issue was encountered or a request for a change was made, the L3Harris team responded, “We will make it happen!” I continue to marvel at the amount of work that was completed in such a short amount time.

simnews Great! Thanks for that, Ken. What do you see in the future for the Oconee simulators?

K. Just We have identified more areas of the simulator where we would like to replace legacy Fortran code with Orchid® ME schematics. The increased fidelity of the simulator as a result of this project helped identify some needed changes to plant procedures. I recently gave a demonstration to plant managers which showed the legacy Fortran and how it was replaced with Orchid® ME schematics. They could see how moving a switch on the virtual panel energized the logic on the Orchid® ME schematic and how closely it resembles the electrical elementary drawings they are familiar with seeing. This was a real eye-opener for them as they could see how simulator fidelity can continue to be improved.

simnews Now tell our readers about Ken, the man. What makes you tick? What are your hobbies?

K. Just I started working at Oconee Nuclear Station 13 years ago. Before that, I lived and worked in Dallas, Texas for a large defense contractor. My wife and two daughters love upstate South Carolina. I am a fan of hiking and taking pictures of waterfalls in the area. I even keep a website with waterfall pictures. My youngest daughter is a horse rider so I spend a lot of time keeping pastures mowed and mending fences.

simnews Thanks Ken. We are happy to add you and the rest of the Oconee simulator team to our list of satisfied customers.

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The Scenario Manager package in Orchid® Instructor Station provides the instructor with the framework to create and execute repeatable, structured and efficient training sessions. As part of our commitment to providing a touch-friendly instructor facility, we will soon release an updated Scenario Manager in Orchid® Instructor Station (Touch Version) allowing instructors to control and monitor simulation sessions—using either a desktop computer and/or tablet. In addition to standard mouse point-and-click operations, the revamped Scenario Manager is designed to take advantage of touch gestures like sliding, swiping, pinching, etc.

Users are able to create and execute scenarios on-the-fly while strolling in the simulator main control room or while being inside the instructor booth.

Scenario objects (e.g. scenario control, instructor actions, etc.) can be dropped into the scenario development canvas and the objects can then be connected by using either single tap or mouse click operations. The object library consists of (1) simulator control objects (e.g. freeze, run, restore, data recorder start, etc.), (2) instructor action objects (e.g. malfunctions, overrides,

SCENARIO MANAGER UPDATED IN ORCHID® INSTRUCTOR STATION

etc.), (3) condition objects to direct the scenarios depending on the simulator’s state or operator actions taken, and (4) checklists and student/crew evaluation objects. With the evaluation objects, a summary is computed at the end of the scenario providing the ratings of the trained personnel and/or the crew based on instructor-configured performance criteria.

Lessons developed in the Scenario Manager can invoke other scenarios (sub-scenarios). This allows re-use of well-developed sub-scenarios within multiple training lessons.

Various methods can be used to create scenarios:

> Populating the scenario manually using the provided library objects

> Exporting the Simulator Action Monitor (SAM) data directly to a scenario file, and

> Using the “share” button while performing instructor functions, making those same functions available to scenarios.

The Scenario Manager’s intuitive user interface facilitates the execution and real-time monitoring of training sessions by providing live feedback on each and every step of the scenario. Instructors can easily identify every step that has been executed, the steps currently being processed and scenario actions yet to be triggered (pending actions).

The Scenario Manager can be launched on its own and can also be invoked by the Scenario-Based Testing and Training (SBT2) facility in Orchid® Instructor Station. This supports meeting and exceeding the requirements of ANSI/ANS-3.5 (Nuclear Power Plant Simulators for Use in Operator Training and Examination) for simulator scenario-based testing. SBT2 is also used for simulator regression testing and for assisting with plant studies and engineering.

We look forward to your feedback as the updated Scenario Manager is rolled out and expect the latest Orchid® Instructor Station (Touch Version) to be a user-friendly, intuitive platform for today’s and tomorrow’s instructors.


LATEST ENHANCEMENTS TO ORCHID® MULTIMEDIA MANAGERAs a software component of the Orchid® product suite, Orchid® Multimedia Manager continues to evolve. Orchid® Multimedia Manager is used for audiovisual recording and playback of simulator training sessions. Orchid® Multimedia Manager runs on a Windows PC-based platform using commercial off-the-shelf cameras and microphones, and it is fully integrated with the Orchid® simulation environment and compatible with third-party simulators. The latest updates are discussed here.

The capturing of computer screens (e.g. Distributed Control System, Plant Computers or other Human Machine Interfaces) has been available in Orchid® Multimedia Manager since its inception, using physical digital encoders. However, the need for additional hardware added to the overall maintenance cost of the audiovisual system. One of the latest enhancements to Orchid® Multimedia Manager is video capturing computer screens with a software-only solution, which removes the need for video splitters and encoders from the hardware footprint. We have developed a screen capture application running

directly on the Windows-based host computer and sending the video feed to Orchid® Multimedia Manager with minimal CPU processing overhead. The screen capture application can be configured to capture the entire display or a select area, as required, and includes a user-selectable screen capture frequency.

The number of video feeds has increased to 24 in order to more fully accommodate modern digital control rooms.

The user interface has been revised to be more consistent with the user interface of Orchid® Instructor Station, both products available in the instructor booth. In addition, Orchid® Multimedia Manager—like Orchid® Instructor Station—has been optimized for touchscreens.

KEY FEATURES

> Orchid® Multimedia Manager can easily be connected to an L3Harris simulator or a third-party simulator

> Supports up to twenty-four (24) video channels and twenty-four (24) audio channels

> Orchid® Multimedia Manager can be time-synchronized with the simulator and support synchronized A/V playback

> Insertion and display of markers used for post-analysis either directly from the Orchid® Multimedia Manager UI, through a simulator database variable which can be mapped to a hardware button or through an instructor station soft button

> Recording and playback of a selectable set of fifty (50) simulator parameters (e.g. reactor power, levels, flows, etc.) directly inside the Orchid® Multimedia Manager UI to facilitate comprehensive debriefing in Stand-Alone Mode

> IP camera controls integrated directly into the Orchid® Multimedia Manager

> Stores files using an industry-standard AVI format which can be replayed using any standard video software program

> Video recording and playback of computer screens (plant computers and DCS pages)

> Preview of all cameras to allow the monitoring and playback of all cameras at all times

> Recording of audio from different microphones, including lapel microphones, separately so that they can be controlled individually during playback

> Direct connection to hardware I/O for “on air” indication in the main control room

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REFLECTED REALITY SET TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE IMMERSIVE MEDIA MARKETImmersive, virtual reality and 3D content are some of the buzzwords that have been circulating in the tech community for years now. There is a lot to digest to understand the immersive media market and why it is expected to reach $180 billion by 2022, according to NASSCOM’s report “Growth of Immersive Media – A Reality Check”. It is a massive market.

NASSCOM projects immersive media solutions to be key components across a variety of industries, such as automobile, real estate, media and entertainment, and training. That being so, L3Harris delves into immersive media, what it means and what we are doing about it to serve the markets we are in.

WHAT IS IMMERSIVE MEDIA?

We can define immersive media as technologies that attempt to create, or imitate the physical world through digital simulation. It is the coming together of technology and reality. Examples of immersive media are virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, and L3Harris’ latest offering, Reflected Reality.

EXTENDED REALITY

> Virtual Reality (VR): A digital environment replaces the user’s physical environment. VR completely immerses individuals in this digital world; this is typically done using head-mounted displays.

> Augmented Reality (AR): Digital content overlays a real-world environment. This technology enhances reality rather than replacing it. An example of AR includes Snapchat’s photo filters.

> Mixed Reality (MR): As its name suggests, MR is a blending of the real world with a digital world. This experience creates an environment in which technology and the physical world coexist and interact with each other. We can understand it as the coming together of VR and AR. Thus, MR also requires headwear.

> Reflected Reality (RR): Using curved mirrors and a curved projector screen, RR creates a virtual environment with an accurate sense of depth and three-dimensionality. We achieve this immersive experience using no head-mounted displays, and thus avoid VR’s limitations. RR is a unique feature of Orchid® IX.

As a concept, immersive media have been developing over the last 50 years, but have only become disruptive technologies in recent years.

Ivan Sutherland is credited with having created the first head-mounted display in the late 1960s. It was so heavy that it had to be suspended from the ceiling for a user to wear it. A lot has changed since then. VR goggles have become a lot lighter, and now have incredible graphics and audio.

In 2018, L3Harris’ technology partner, Imagine 4D, upped the ante by creating a disruptive new product. In 2019, L3 MAPPS launched it as Orchid® IX, an immersive 3D display environment for the power generation and marine markets. We design our 3D display environment to ensure effortless collaboration in training and visualization scenarios. Team members can view 3D content with their own eyes and easily interact with each other, thus making the immersive environment ideal for high-value training, collaborative design reviews, or project presentations.

For a more in-depth history of immersive media, check out the timeline.

GOING FORWARD

Immersive media have come a long way from where they began, and they still have a long way to go. NASSCOM’s study suggests that the immersive media ecosystem has greatly evolved over the years; it has gone from an alternative display technology to a technology that provides multi-sensory experiences. It is the future of real estate, computing, high-value training, and so many other industries. The coming years hold some exciting developments for tech users.

VR headsets and AR technologies are growing in popularity among everyday consumers, but it is within the enterprise sector that we are seeing, and expect to see, an immersive media boom. Immersive media, and Orchid® IX specifically, can be used in high-value training, within military operational command centers, can work as tools within architectural visualizations, and in countless other applications.

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VR, AR, MR, RR all function as indispensable tools within application categories such as connectivity, knowledge, education, exploration, and entertainment. NASSCOM’s report also provided an in-depth visual aid to explain these applications.

Orchid® IX fits comfortably within each of these categories and can provide support to a variety of industries that fall within them.

The future of technology and of enterprises lies in immersive technology, so it is important to have, at the very least, a basic understanding of these concepts. With Orchid® IX, the possibilities of what you can do within this market are endless.

If you would like to book an Orchid® IX demo in Montreal, or get in touch with a member of our team, please contact us at [email protected].

TACKLING THE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH CONVENTIONAL VRThere are a variety of immersive display solutions on the market, as well as several virtual reality options that are available for purchase.

Most immersive environments use a series of projectors and screens to present imagesto viewers in a collaborative fashion Unfortunately, imagery projected directly onto screens does not provide a real sense of 3D and depth. This phenomenon is also present when imagery is viewed on a TV screen or in a movie theater. Headwear such as VR goggles and head-tracking are used to mitigate this problem, increasing the sense of immersion and creating 3D imagery, but this solution leads to another issue.

Virtual reality headsets usually accommodate one person at a time, and thus limit collaborative efforts. It tends to be a single-user experience. Although it is possible to have shared virtual reality experiences with these headsets on, it is limited in terms of allowing viewers to assess body language and communicate without interference.

These headsets also have a variety of other limitations:

> The headsets can feel bulky and uncomfortable.

> Use time is limited due to eye fatigue and virtual reality sickness. Simply put, the eyes are informing the brain that it is moving, but your body still feels as though it is in a stationary position like standing or sitting. There are many symptoms associated with virtual reality sickness, but the most common are: nausea, vomiting, general malaise, headache, and issues with balance after a virtual reality experience.

> Rapid obsolescence. Headsets tend to be outdated after two years on the market.

Overall, these physiological symptoms and technology issues impact the quality of training or general desired experience.

REFLECTED REALITY: THE ORCHID® IX SOLUTION

Our goal is to create the most immersive and collaborative spaces for our customers without the limitations of virtual reality.

Our solution is Reflected Reality. We have designed an optical system that uses curved mirrors and a curved projection screen, which rely on an Imagine 4D- developed virtual imaging technology, based on the science of controlling the shape and location of imagery reflected from large curved mirrors. This technology creates an accurate sense

of depth and allows users to view 3D imagery without the need for virtual reality goggles or head-mounted devices (HMDs).

How it Works: When you view images in a mirror, they appear to be behind the mirror, and are called virtual images. Orchid® IX uses these virtual images and the ways in which the human body perceives the depth of these images, to create an actual sense of three dimensions.

Human beings have evolved to not only use multiple depth cues to perceive depth, but to rely on different depth cues depending on how far away an object appears. For objects that are very close to us (within approximately 10 feet), human beings perceive depth primarily through physiological cues. For objects very far from us (more than approximately 100 ft.), we perceive depth primarily through psychological cues. At intermediary distances, we use a mixture of the two types of depth cues to determine depth.

When immersive displays are placed 10 feet or less from us, the imagery tends to look very flat and two dimensional, as we are using physical depth cues to determine this fairly accurately (i.e. the imagery does not look or feel realistic).

In using mirrors as Orchid® IX does, viewers feel like they’re viewing objects

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interest, purchaseor location

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OUT AND ABOUTSince the last issue of simnews was published, L3Harris has been out and about at various conferences and tradeshows demonstrating its extensive Power Systems and Simulation know-how and technologies. A round-up of the most recent events follows.

PowerPlantSim’19

L3Harris’ presence was felt at the 2019 PowerPlantSim conference in Tampa, Florida (21-23 January 2019). We had the opportunity to deliver four technical presentations, two on interesting project results and two on our cutting-edge technology: (1) Embalse Simulator for Training and Plant Life Extension, (2) Oconee Simulator Upgrade, (3) Plant Modeling Made Easy and (4) Virtual Reality for Operation and Maintenance Training.

CONTE 2019

We were a gold sponsor at the biennial Conference on Nuclear Training and Education (CONTE) forum on 5-7 February 2019. The event was held in St. Augustine, Florida. It addressed a variety of topics through plenary and technical sessions with a focus on the future of the nuclear industry and training.

CNA 2019

We formally launched Orchid® IX at the Canadian Nuclear Association’s 2019 annual conference. The theme of the conference was “New Nuclear: Generating Solutions for Climate and Health” and it was held in Ottawa on 27 February to 1 March 2019. This is a great industry conference and we were pleased

that Michael Chatlani (vice president, business development – Power Systems and Simulation) was given the opportunity to launch the exciting new product.

OCNI Innovation Workshop and Pickering Suppliers Day

On 12 June, the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) hosted a day-long workshop at Deer Creek Golf Club on “Innovative Solutions to Support Pickering Operations to 2024” where Hal Paris (simulation & training systems director) delivered a presentation on Immersive 3D Visualization for High-Value Assets. We were also present at the Pickering Suppliers Day arranged by OCNI, which took place

at an accurate distance. We present imagery behind the mirror at a distance where the physical cues are correct, and with accurate psychological depth cues to indicate a 3D image. Curved mirrors cause virtual images’ depth to vary depending on the viewer’s position relative to the mirror, which allows the images to feel more three-dimensional and realistic.

Orchid® IX is a display system based on reflected imagery and appears completely three-dimensional with an accurate sense of depth.

We circumvent the need for headwear, which avoids the physiological problems associated with virtual reality, as well as allows for a truly collaborative environment in which to train teams, view design projects as a group, and many other applications. L3Harris offers a space that allows for a true sense of 3D and complete immersion.


CNA 2019We formally launched Orchid® IX at the Canadian Nuclear Association’s 2019 annual conference. The theme of the conference was “New Nuclear: Generating Solutions for Climate and Health” and it was held in Ottawa on 27 February to 1 March 2019. This is a great industry conference and we were pleased that Michael Chatlani (vice president, business development – Power Systems and Simulation) was given the opportunity to launch the exciting new product.

OCNI Innovation Workshop and Pickering Suppliers DayOn 12 June, the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) hosted a day-long workshop at Deer Creek Golf Club on “Innovative Solutions to Support

Pickering Operations to 2024” where Hal Paris (simulation & training systems director) delivered a presentation on Immersive 3D Visualization for High-Value Assets. We were also present at the Pickering Suppliers Day arranged by OCNI, which took place at OPG’s Pickering nuclear generating station on 12-13 June 2019. We thank OCNI for putting together these events that allow us to share our new advancements in the industry.

39th Annual CNS ConferenceL3Harris was on hand at the Canadian Nuclear Society’s 2019 Annual Conference (23-26 June 2019) in Ottawa. Its plenary and technical sessions addressed environmental impact, public consultation, economics and reliability. In addition, students presented their research and

findings—a glimpse into the future of the nuclear industry.

UPCOMING EVENTSThe following are upcoming conferences, exhibitions and seminars where you can expect to meet with us.

EVENT DATE(S) LOCATION ORGANIZER(S) PARTICIPATE

Westinghouse Suppliers Day 27-28 August 2019 Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, USA

Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries ocni.ca

63rd IAEA General Conference 16-20 September 2019 Vienna, Austria International Atomic Energy Agency iaea.org/about/policy/gc/gc63

Owners Circle™ Conference 23-24 September 2019 Bratislava, Slovakia L3 MAPPS Inc. By invitation: for L3Harris product owners/users

8th EU Nuclear PowerPlantSim’19 25-26 September 2019 Bratislava, Slovakia NRG Events enpps.tech

Africa Nuclear Business Platform 15-16 October 2019 Nairobi, Kenya Industry Platform nuclearbusiness-platform.com/africa/

SNC-Lavalin Suppliers Day 17 October 2019 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries ocni.ca

Bruce Power Suppliers Day 25 October 2019 Tiverton, Ontario, Canada Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries ocni.ca

India Nuclear Business Platform 13-14 November 2019 Mumbai, India Industry Platform nuclearbusiness-platform.com/india/

PowerPlantSim 12-16 January 2020 Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

The Society for Modeling & Simulation International scs.org/powerplant/

CNA2020 26-28 February 2020 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Canadian Nuclear Association cna.ca


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SIMNEWS WOULD LIKE TO THANK THIS ISSUE’S CONTRIBUTORS:

John Barrett (Portolan Global Inc.)Sharon BlainMichael ChatlaniBernard Gagnon

Dumindra JayasingheKen Just (Duke Energy)Rangesh KasturiJohn MicksErin O’Reilly (Imagine 4D)Evangelia PapadopoulosSean PooleKim ScottLeo VeilleuxBernhard WeissDave Zatkovic

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