Security & Future
Vol. 9 (2025), Issue 3, pg(s) 66-68

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

Application of modern training technologies to improve safety in nuclear power plants

  • 1 Institute of Metal Science Equipment and Technologies with Hydroaerodynamics Centre “Acad. A Balevski”, Sofia, Bulgaria
  • 2 Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant

Abstract

Simulation-based training has seen an increased use of extended reality, that is, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) displays. The health professions have been using VR for simulation-based training more extensively than others. This method can offer the possibility of immediate feedback, which promotes more accurate training to self-correct mistakes in environments that are otherwise risky or provide unsafe conditions. The nuclear industry has attempted to seize the same digital and educational transformation to train their personnel to handle dangerous scenarios.

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