Published August 25, 2016 | Version v1
Journal article

Digital technology strengthens EDF's nuclear safety

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This article proposes an overview of the development of the use of various and new digital technologies of information and communication by EDF to train its nuclear operators, field technicians who are maintaining nuclear power plants, personnel in charge of risk management, and so on. Trainees are using tablets with augmented reality software, serious games, virtual reality helmets, and also digital simulators to learn how to control a reactor. More practical training also exists: people are taught how to practically and correctly assemble tubes for example

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Original title (French)
Le digital renforce la surete nucleaire d'EDF

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Usine Nouvelle
Journal Issue
no.3479-3480
Journal Page Range
p. 8-10
ISSN
0042-126X
CODEN
USNOAD