Canada-based L3 MAPPS has been selected by technology company ABB to revamp a simulator installed on DTE Energy’s Fermi 2 nuclear power plant in Newport, US.

The boiling water reactor (BWR) facility produces 1.1 million kilowatts of electricity, which accounts for 30% of Michigan’s total nuclear generation capacity.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

L3 MAPPS supplied the simulator in 2006. The proposed upgrade will cover a simulated 120kv switchyard and any associated changes required to the actual switchyard equipment once the test has been run.

ABB’s Symphony Plus process control system will also be updated.

"The proposed upgrade will cover a simulated 120kv switchyard and any associated changes required to the actual switchyard equipment once the test has been run."

L3 MAPPS will modify the simulator’s process models and provide a hardware interface featuring a compact input / output (I/O) system and power supplies. This will help the simulation communicate with a replica of ABB's DCS hardware and software for the 120kv switchyard.

The new interface and simulation will also assist factory acceptance testing at ABB’s facility in Wickliffe, US.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

L3 MAPPS power systems and simulation marketing and sales vice-president Michael Chatlani said: “We have extensive experience on the Fermi 2 simulator and are very excited about this first opportunity to work directly with ABB and demonstrate our simulation capabilities.

“This work on the simulator will help DTE Energy's operations personnel become familiar with the changing configuration on the electric grid and ensure successful plant operations for years to come.”

The upgrade is due to be completed by the end of this year.

Image: Fermi 2 nuclear plant simulator. Photo: courtesy of L-3 Communications MAPPS