This paper presents a method of constructing a nuclear power plant in-service maintenance virtual simulation scene and virtual maintenance process. Taking air-baffles dismantling process of CAP1400 nuclear power plant for instance, this paper discusses ergonomics, space analysis, and time assessment based on virtual reality in the process of in-service maintenance. It demonstrates the advantage of using virtual reality technology to design and verify an in-service maintenance process of nuclear power plants compared to the conventional way.

Issue Section:
Technical Brief
Keywords:
Nuclear engineering, Plant operations, Plant engineering, Plant modifications, Plant life cycle, Maintenance
Topics:
Maintenance, Nuclear power stations, Simulation, Virtual reality, Construction, Ergonomics

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