NuScale, Accelerant ally to develop operator training program

June 8, 2023, 3:00PMNuclear News

The NuScale control room simulator has been used to showcase the plant’s design, prototype new displays, and test the operator and supervisor procedures in a fully digital control room. (Photos: NuScale Power)

NuScale Power has signed an agreement with training and consulting firm Accelerant Solutions for the development and implementation of a reactor operator training program, the Portland, Ore.–based small modular reactor developer announced on June 7.

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NuScale, Accelerant ally to develop operator training program

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