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used and are described in Section 15.3.1. IAEA provides free simulation software to
authorized users in IAEA member countries [8].
Desk-top simulators that access software via the internet are also available and
are addressed in Section 15.3.2.

15.2.3 Control room simulators
Control room simulators are whole-plant simulators with control rooms that mimic a
reactor control room. Trainees see plant condition indications and take operator
actions exactly like in an actual reactor control room. Section 15.4 addresses control
room simulators.

15.3 Desk-top simulators
15.3.1 Introduction
Desk-top simulators are those that run on software loaded onto personal computers
(PC). Internet-based desk-top simulators are those in which the user’s personal com-
puter is connected to simulator software via the internet.

15.3.1.1 PC simulation
Whole-plant desk-top PC simulators are available from several sources. PC simula-
tors from the IAEA are often used for training and education and are described
below. IAEA desk-top simulators were available when this section was written (June
2019) and are as follows:
IAEA PWR Simulators

• Two-loop PWR
• Advanced two-loop large PWR
• Russian-type PWR (VVER)
• Advanced passive PWR
• Integral PWR
IAEA BWR Simulators

• Conventional BWR with active safety systems
• Advanced BWR with passive safety systems

Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR or CANDU)
• Conventional PHWR (for example, CANDU reactor)
• Advanced PHWR
A part-task IAEA simulator, called the Micro-Physics Nuclear Reactor Simulator is
also available.
A High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor (HTGR) simulator is also available.