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Introduction
• Enhancement of the practical experience for trainees and instructors
• Optimizing results-based training
• Simulation presented in various forms for decades
• Hands-on training raises preparedness and the manner in which performance and safety are measured.
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Background
In the nuclear power industry: • Use of simulation in training began in earnest following the accident
at Three Mile Island.
• Started with initial licensing and continuing training for licensed control room staffs
• Then moved into the realm of radiation protection training using live sources with actual meters (still used today)
• Use of emulators - modified radiation detection equipment sensitive to very small levels of radiation but represented as larger levels
• Then…use of chemicals, ultra sound magnetics and radio frequency (RF)
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Approval
Several roadblocks:
• Capital
• Change
• Physical concerns in implementation
• Being “first on the block.”
• “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
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Acceptance
Regulatory acceptance• Expectations• High level of hands-on activities• Support job task analysis
Workforce acceptance• These aren’t real meters• How much more hands on training?• Evaluation method
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Acceptance
Through peer review, formal and informal meetings and sheer bravery, we learned that training departments desire:
• An un-coached learning environment
• High levels of hands-on training
• No prompting through visual or written cues
• Provide positive feedback on results and
techniques
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Area Survey Detection
• Simulate area surveys using microwave, ultra sound and RF
• Indoor positioning systems in a pre-established location
• Remote control allows for indoor and outdoor capabilities
Dose Simulation
• Estimated based on scenario
• Remote control provides for realistic results
• Includes dose and dose rate alarms
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Contamination Detection
Early training used:• Chemical sprays• Fluorescent materials• Powders and black lights• Remote control– Indoors/outdoors– Personnel– Equipment– Vehicles
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What Is VIZRADTM?
VIZRADTM is a combination of:
• Interactive 3D visualization and simulation
• Hardware simulation
• Location sensing (to the centimeter level)
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What Does VIZRADTM Do?
VIZRADTM permits:
Virtual radiation situations with responsive meters
An interactive radiation detection training experience
Real-time corrective guidance to trainee actions
Hands-free, scenario based instructor operation
Training and evaluation modes with historical playback
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Benefits of VIZRADTM
• Capture and safeguard “best practice” knowledge
• Boost efficiency by improving time to training competency,
retention and performance levels
• Immerse trainees in interactive training simulations
• Permits trainees to drill and practice routine functions
• Train and perform job tasks, infrequently performed tasks
• Job performance evaluations, dynamic learning activities
• Provides training with positive feedback
• Provide the trainee with immediate, objective and
quantifiable feedback
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Conclusion
With an aging workforce in the nuclear industry being replaced by a younger population, it is imperative to provide simulation in a manner in which trainees are comfortable and knowledgeable.
This will allow for the capture of tribal knowledge and a workforce ready to assume their positions.
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