In May 2010,
Exitech delivered to a Western utility the NUMAC screens and model changes to
drive simulated Numacs and Voter Panels for simulation of GE PRNM system.
Please contact Jim Bonomo for more information (865)983-9101.
In May 2010,
Exitech finalized its package for the second-generation fluid model builder (HYDREX)
and electrical model builder (ELECTREX). The
second-generation utilities provide the user with debug and visualization tools
which provide additional software support capability.
Exitech has also started an effort to add Siemens T3000 DCS Simulation
capability to its development system. Please
contact Carl Runion for more information regarding Exitech’s visual
model-building suite. (865)983-9101.
In May 2010,
Exitech was awarded a contract to deliver Visual Studio.NET upgrades to its
Chattanooga and Ocoee real-time training system.
The upgrades provide software support characteristics to enhance its
unparalleled ability to build and maintain training systems.
Please contact John Guarino for more information regarding real-time
training systems, instructor station functions and software maintenance support.
(865)983-9101.
In April 2010,
Exitech
delivered a US Navy part-task training device which is multiply reconfigurable
for different ship classes and configurations.
Please contact Carl Runion for more information concerning virtual and
part-task training systems. (865)983-9101 (865)983-9101.
In April 2010, Exitech provided simulator services,
models and upgrades to Mid-Atlantic and Midwest utilities in support of
certification testing and upgraded turbine control, heat balance and plant
performance fidelity. Please contact Rob Johnson regarding
both on-site and remote support for your nuclear plant simulator. (865)
607-4139.
In
February 2010,
Exitech delivered the enterprise version of its STAR training device, ASTRO
(Advanced Self-Check Trainer for Reliable Operations) to a Southern utility.
ASTRO provides hands-on experience with positive reinforcement of
procedural compliance and self-check concepts.
Please contact John Guarino for more information regarding ASTRO.
(865)983-9101
In
February 2010,
Exitech developed and delivered major modifications to its part-task training
platform to facilitate increased user friendliness and enhanced instructional
capability. The updates allow
instructors to select and observe frequently used actions as a basis for their
training scenarios. Please contact
Carl Runion for more information concerning virtual and part-task training
systems. (865)983-9101
In November
2009, Exitech completed a contract with a Southeastern
utility to assist in the specification preparation, bidder evaluation and
project support for a second nuclear power plant simulator.
The project was completed on-time, within budget and with minimal
re-work. Please contact Evan Lloyd
regarding simulator procurement support. (865) 983-9101.
In October 2009,
Exitech was awarded a contract by a Western utility to provide NUMAC screens and
models changes to drive 14 simulated Numacs and 4 Voter Panels for simulation of
GE PRNM system. Installation to be performs in the last quarter of 2010.
Please contact Jim Bonomo for more information (865)983-9101
In October,
2009, Exitech delivered a ship class refit
for its US Navy Submarine on Board Training Simulator software.
The refit was contained numerous upgrades which enhanced training
capability and transparency. Please
contact Carl Runion for more information concerning virtual and part-task
training systems. (865)983-9101
In September 2009,
Exitech delivered a package of thermal-hydraulic and containment updates to a
Mid-Atlantic utility. The upgrades
provided enhanced simulation and training capability for Abnormal Operating
Procedures and Emergency Operating Procedures. Please
contact Jim Bonomo for more information. (865)983-9101
In August 2009,
Exitech delivered a stand-alone Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) trainer to a
Southeastern utility. The VFD
trainer is an innovative “Simulator-in-a-Box” envisioned by the training
group and designed jointly by the group and Exitech.
It is a freestanding panel on wheels that is easily moved around to
different classrooms to facilitate training. Hard-wired controls mimic the plant
control panel and the remaining control room panels can be displayed on
interactive video screens mounted above the VFD controls. The VFD Stand-Alone
Trainer is run by a computer system than simulates operation of the entire
plant, similar to the current Full-Scope Simulator, and can also be hooked up to
an overhead display projector to show integrated plant response during classroom
presentations demonstrating operation of the VFD’s.
A benefit of the trainer design effort is that VFD system design can be
validated and verified. Please
contact Gus Wanner for more information (865)983-9101
In April 2009, Exitech completed the contract with a
Southeastern utility to provide engineering/project management/project
review in support of a multi-year plant DCS project.
The simulated DCS system is currently being used in the operator training
program. Exitech has an ongoing
contract to provide technical assistance and management in the migration of the
DCS hardware to permanent panels and in the integration of the software in a new
simulation platform. Please contact
Gus Wanner for more information regarding DCS to simulator issues. (865)
983-9101.
In March 2009, Exitech completed a simulated core
re-parameterization for a Southeastern utility.
The new core simulation utilizes the PowerPlex® III Core Monitoring
Software System. Exitech utilizes
its THCore routine to assist with thermal-hydraulic parameterization.
Currently the newly re-parameterized simulation core is being used to
take credit for rod manipulations. Please
contact Bruce Fraser for more information concerning core parameterization
analysis and updates. (865)983-9101.
In January,
2009, Exitech was selected to provide
simulator services, models and upgrades to Mid-Atlantic, Southeastern and
Midwest utilities. The upgrades
include changes to thermal-hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, control, logic and
executive systems. Please contact Rob
Johnson regarding both on-site and remote support for your nuclear plant
simulator. (865) 607-4139.
In November,
2008, Exitech received a second contract
for a US Navy part-task training device. Please
contact Carl Runion for more information concerning virtual and part-task
training systems. (865)983-9101
In September,
2008, Exitech received a contract for major
upgrades and ship class refit for its US Navy Submarine on Board Training
Simulator software. Please contact
Carl Runion for more information concerning virtual and part-task training
systems. (865)983-9101
In May, 2008, Exitech delivered a part-task
training device to the US Navy. Please
contact Carl Runion for more information concerning virtual and part-task
training systems. (865)983-9101
In May 2008,
Exitech was awarded a contract by a Midwest utility to provide NUMAC screens and
models changes to drive 9 simulated Numacs and One Voter Panel for simulation of
the GE PRNM system. Installation to be performs in the first quarter of
2009. Please contact Jim Bonomo for more information (865)983-9101
In March 2008, Exitech was selected to assist in the
procurement of a state-of-the-art simulator upgrade at a Mid-Atlantic Nuclear
Power Plant. Please contact Evan
Lloyd regarding simulator procurement support. (865) 983-9101.
In March 2008, Exitech was awarded a contract by a
major Southeastern utility to provide engineering/project
management/project review in support of a multi-year plant DCS project to insure
a smooth and effective interface with its nuclear plant simulator and operator
training program. Please contact Gus Wanner for more information regarding DCS
to simulator issues. (865) 983-9101.
In February
2008, Exitech installed a series of Digital
Control System modifications to ROSE and ISIS simulation systems at a Midwest
utility. The modifications simulated
communications and functionality for the plant upgrade to a staged installation
of DCS components using the Foxboro I/A system.
Please contact Rob Johnson for more information about integrating your
simulator with DCS upgrades. (865) 607-4139.
In February,
2008, Exitech received a contract for
continued maintenance support for US Navy Submarine on Board Training
Simulators. Please contact Carl
Runion for more information concerning virtual and part-task training systems.
(865)983-9101
In February
2008, Exitech received a sole-source
contract to provide a Mid-Atlantic nuclear utility with a new electrical
distribution model for it plant reference simulator. This model will be
implemented using, ELECTREX, Exitech's state-of-the-art electrical distribution
model builder. A reference plant simulator model based on the ELECTREX approach
was tested and found to faithfully replicate plant response to an event similar
to the recent electrical interruption that impacted a nuclear facility in South
Florida . Please contact Gus Wanner for more information regarding ELECTREX.
(865) 983-9101.
In February,
2008, Exitech was selected by an eastern
nuclear utility to upgrade a PCNets Primary Containment model to more closely
simulate containment-related transients. Exitech has extensive expertise in
modeling BWR containment phenomena. For more information please contact Carl
Runion at (865) 983-9101.
In December 2007, Exitech's simulator support contract with a Midwestern
nuclear plant was extended to include multiple years of simulator testing,
simulator analyst and real time modeling support. Please contact Rob Johnson regarding both
on-site and remote support for your nuclear plant simulator. (865) 607-4139.
In December
2007, Exitech performed a Simulator I/O
replacement for a Midwestern Nuclear Plant.
Project included replacement of the Synchroscope Driver Boards and the
Digital Rod Position Indicator (DRPI) hardware.
Exitech has extensive experience in replacing simulator I/O systems,
performing five full replacements and assisting with five others.
Please contact Evan Lloyd for information on Simulator I/O replacement
(865) 983-9101.
In December
2007, Exitech modified a Midwestern Nuclear
Plants simulator to stimulate a ScienTech Plant Process Computer system.
Please contact John Guarino for information on this project (865)
983-9101.
In December
2007, Exitech delivered to a major
Southeastern Nuclear Utility the Simulator Physical Fidelity Tracker, a
stand-alone program that provides a means to identify, categorize, and review
simulator physical fidelity issues from a bank of simulator and reference plant
photographs. This program is available to maintain a record of physical
fidelity, record the dispensation of any identified physical differences,
provide an easy to use report generation tool, and to help satisfy regulator
reviews. Please contact Carl Runion for more information on the
Simulator Physical Fidelity Tracker at (865) 983-9101.
In December
2007, Exitech was awarded a contract by a
Midwestern nuclear plant to provide an interface between its simulator and a
HURST Technologies annunciator system. Exitech has extensive experience in
providing interfaces between simulators and stimulated devices and systems.
For more information on simulator/system interfaces contact Jim Bonomo at (865)
983-9101.
In December
2007, Exitech completed an update of
simulated core parameterization routines for a major Southeastern utility.
The new core simulation will utilize updated PowerPlex® data output and
parameterize the core using the new data. The
modification is intended to ensure simulator credit for rod manipulations.
Please contact Bruce Fraser for more information about core
parameterization analysis and updates. (865) 983-9101.
In November
2007, Exitech was awarded a contract by a major
Southeastern utility to assist in the specification preparation, bidder
evaluation and on-going project support for a second nuclear power plant
simulator. Please contact Evan Lloyd regarding simulator procurement support.
(865) 983-9101.
In October,
2007, Exitech was awarded a contract to
consult with the Project Manager and oversee the relocation of two nuclear plant
simulators at a major Eastern utility.
In September of
2007, Exitech was awarded a contract by a Midwest
nuclear utility to integrate its Fireworks simulation program FireSim with the
simulator. Fireworks is a fire protection system that had been installed
in the plant that has a HMI installed in the control room. This utility
had previously purchased FireSim as a standalone package but wished to integrate
it with the actual simulator load.
In April of 2007, Exitech was awarded a contract by a
Mid-Atlantic nuclear utility to provide NUMAC screens and model changes to drive
10 simulated NUMACs purchased in the previous year. These NUMACs simulated
4 Steam Leak Detection, 4 Steam Line Radiation Monitor and 2 Offgas
Radiation Monitor NUMACs. This purchase brought the total number of
Exitech simulated NUMACs used by this utility to 20, the other 10 simulating the
PRNM system.
In March 2007, Exitech completed an installation of
thermal hydraulic and neutronic instability mods for a major Southeastern
utility. The instability models
allow enhanced operator training for degraded and transient conditions.
Please contact Gus Wanner for more information about thermal hydraulic
and neutronic instability. (865) 983-9101.
In March of
2007, Exitech was awarded a second contract
by a Midwest nuclear utility replace the simulator I/O system in another of
its nuclear simulators with a system from TMI, LLC. Along with this contract the
utility also purchased dynamic P&IDs for its simulator Instructor Station.
These diagrams were drawn using L3's RAVE package.
In February of 2007, Exitech was awarded a contract by a Midwest
nuclear utility replace the simulator I/O system in one of its nuclear
simulators with a system from TMI, LLC,
In January of
2007, Exitech was awarded a contract by a
Mid-Atlantic nuclear utility to support the 2007 plant/simulator outage.
The support included making all necessary changes to incorporate 16 plant
modifications into the simulator models.
EXITECH Corporation
Evan E. M. Lloyd
President
102 East Broadway
Maryville, Tennessee 37804
(865) 983-9101
(865) 983-9336 - fax
elloyd@exitech.com