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Argonne creates new methodology for digital twins
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Argonne National Laboratory has added a new twist to digital twin technology for research into nuclear energy. According to Rui Hu, a principal nuclear engineer at Argonne, “Our digital twin technology introduces a significant step toward understanding and managing advanced nuclear reactors, enabling us to predict and respond to changes with the required speed and accuracy.”
The research of Hu and his colleagues, “Development of Whole System Digital Twins for Advanced Reactors: Leveraging Graph Neural Networks and SAM Simulations,” was published in the American Nuclear Society journal Nuclear Technology.
Virtual representation: A digital twin technology is an accurate virtual representation of a complex system. It is updated with real-time data from sensors applied to the physical system, such as a nuclear reactor.
January 19, 2023|12:00–1:00PM (1:00–2:00PM EST)
Available to All Users
Some of the top speakers at the ANS Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023), provided previews of the key topics they would discuss at the meeting, which took place February 6-9, 2023 in Amelia Island, FL.
Panelists
Jessika HernandezInnovation Specialist, Accelerant SolutionsJessika previewed her presentations on: “A Crash Course in Virtual/Blended Instructional Design” and “Dispelling Neuromyths: A Lesson in Learning Outcome Improvement.”
Muhammad (Ramzy) AltahhanPostdoctoral Research Scholar, North Carolina State UniversityMuhammad shared insights about his presentation on “Exploring Computational Notebooks for Education and Training in Nuclear Engineering.”
Michael ManciniPresident, Hydro Total Solutions at Hydro, Inc.Michael discussed his presentation on “Foundation – Reinforcement – Application: Training Strategies for Material Retention.”
Marlene KhalilSr. Manager, Training Programs, Ontario Power GenerationMarlene shared insights on "Instructor Community of Practice – An Active and Sustainable Community to Support Instructor Proficiency."
Moderator
Billy WilsonSr. Engineer, Nuclear Training (eLearning), Ontario Power Generation
