Simulation-Assisted Design Engineering
Virtual commissioning using Simulation-Assisted Design Engineering (SADE) allows power plants to test and validate digital upgrades before field implementation using high-fidelity modeling technology.
Using SADE reduces complex project risks, improves efficiency, and enhances operational safety by identifying issues early, optimizing controls, and minimizing costly delays. In a mission-critical industry like nuclear power, even minor errors can lead to significant financial loss, ensuring that upgrades and plant modifications are delivered effectively, on time and within budget is crucial.
Test & Validate Before Implementation
The GSE Design & Analysis engineering team is trained in SADE and leverages the platform to support project execution. This ensures that upgrades and plant modifications are implemented correctly the first time, leading to a smoother transition to full operation.
Using SADE the team can provide the first view of plant operations to validate design assumptions and control strategies. It allows engineers to test control logic, evaluate human-machine interactions, and explore dynamic “what-if” scenarios that can solve for critical gaps in planning and validation. Identifying control system issues early prevents costly fixes later.
Design engineers can use SADE to:
- Virtually test upgrades before field implementation
- Identify integration issues early
- Optimize control logic and system response
- Evaluate performance under real-world scenarios
- Minimize unplanned downtime and deployment risk
Key Benefits
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Expert Engineering Support: Over 80 years of combined experience in design studies, cost
analysis, and validation. -
Early Issue Detection: Catch tech, control, and integration issues before construction.
Risk Reduction: Validate designs and control logic through simulation and “what-if” testing. - Faster Timelines: Cut down field testing and speed up commissioning.
- Improved Safety & Reliability: Simulate operations to reduce equipment stress and optimize automation.
- Higher ROI: Complete upgrades faster, reduce downtime, and realize value sooner.