Advancing Nuclear Safety: AGN-201 Digital Twin for Real-Time Reactor Monitoring

Advancing Nuclear Safety: AGN-201 Digital Twin for Real-Time Reactor Monitoring

The AGN-201 Digital Twin at Idaho State University represents a significant step forward in nuclear reactor management and monitoring, employing a sophisticated digital twin framework to provide detailed, real-time insights into reactor operations.

The need for enhanced monitoring and predictive capabilities in nuclear reactor operations drove the development of the AGN-201 Digital Twin. By integrating complex data streams and leveraging the DeepLynx ecosystem, this project overcame substantial challenges in networking and policy to achieve a comprehensive digital representation of the AGN-201 reactor.

This digital twin utilizes the Data Acquisition System (DAS) to gather operational data, which is processed and analyzed within the INL-developed DeepLynx data lake. Machine learning and reactor physics simulations utilize this data to provide insights into anomalous activities through a web interface and augmented reality applications. Thus, virtual and physical reactor models are synchronized in near real-time.

Advantages

• Real-Time Monitoring and Predictions: Enables immediate detection and analysis of operational anomalies.
• Enhanced Safeguards: Could be used to improves nuclear safeguards and the nonproliferation regime through remote operational oversight.
• Innovative Integration: This is the first nuclear reactor to integrate seamlessly with the DeepLynx data ecosystem.
• Advanced Data Utilization: Employs machine learning and reactor physics simulations for dynamic data analysis and operational optimization.
• Augmented Reality Interface: Offers interactive, augmented reality visualizations for enhanced user engagement and understanding.

Applications

• Nuclear Reactor Management: Essential for operators and safety analysts focusing on real-time nuclear reactor operations.
• Research and Development: Provides a valuable tool for academic research into nuclear safety, reactor design, and operational strategies.
• Regulatory Compliance and Training: This position assists in meeting stringent regulatory requirements and training personnel on reactor operations and safety protocols.

Discover how the AGN-201 Digital Twin can transform your nuclear reactor operations with unparalleled accuracy and insight. Visit Idaho State University’s Nuclear Engineering Laboratory to learn more about this innovative technology and its applications.