Nuclear projects demand careful coordination, rigorous validation, and long-term reliability. Digital tools from ATS Nuclear Energy Solutions help teams reduce uncertainty throughout the project lifecycle. By using virtual models, simulation, and connected data, teams can identify issues earlier, improve decision-making, and protect both schedules and safety outcomes.
The Challenges We Address with Digitalization
Understanding where nuclear projects often slow down or carry hidden risk.
High Cost of Late Changes
Issues identified during construction or commissioning often lead to rework, schedule disruption, and cost pressure.
Limited Ability to Test Scenarios
Teams face constraints when evaluating how systems respond under different operating conditions without physical testing.
Commissioning Risk and Pressure
On-site commissioning compresses testing into a short window, where there is limited tolerance for error.
Training in Regulated Environments
Hands-on training opportunities are restricted by safety requirements, system availability, and regulatory controls.
Complex System Integration
Mechanical, electrical, control, and software systems need to perform together as intended from the first day of operation.
Long Asset Lifecycles
Facilities require tools that support validation, knowledge retention, and continuous improvement across decades of operation.
Our Solution
Approaches designed to reduce risk and improve execution at each stage.
Digital Twins
Virtual Representations of Nuclear Systems
Digital twins model the behavior and logic of equipment and processes, giving teams a way to evaluate designs before they reach the site. Engineers can review system interactions, test potential changes, and build confidence in performance earlier in the project.
Simulation and Virtual Validation
Test Designs Before Site Deployment
Simulation environments allow teams to explore operating conditions, constraints, and failure scenarios in a controlled setting. This early validation helps reduce rework and strengthens design decisions before construction begins.
Virtual Commissioning
Reduce On-Site Risk and Schedule Pressure
Virtual commissioning connects control logic to a digital model so teams can test sequences, alarms, and responses before installation. This shifts testing effort away from the site and helps shorten commissioning timelines.
Digital Training and Connected Worker Enablement
Prepare Teams Without Operational Risk
Digital training tools support consistent knowledge transfer and task execution. Teams can practice procedures and access guided instructions while maintaining safety and compliance requirements.
Illuminate™ Manufacturing Intelligence
Operational Intelligence for Nuclear Systems
Illuminate™ Manufacturing Intelligence collects and analyzes data from critical assets to provide real-time visibility into system performance and condition. Teams gain early insight into developing issues and can respond before they affect operations.
Key Benefits
The advantages of partnering with ATS Nuclear Energy Solutions.
Reduced Project Risk
Early validation helps identify issues before they affect safety or schedules.
Improved Engineering Confidence
Virtual models provide clearer visibility into system behavior and interactions.
Shorter Commissioning Timelines
Offline testing reduces pressure during on-site activities.
Safer Training and Knowledge Transfer
Teams build experience without exposure to operational risk.
Stronger Change Management
Teams can evaluate proposed changes before implementation.
Lifecycle Value
Digital assets support operations, maintenance, and future upgrades over time.
Applications
Real world nuclear use cases.
Small Modular Reactor Development
Digitalization Supporting SMR Innovation
ATS Nuclear Energy Solutions supported work with NuScale Power by applying digital twins and simulation to validate system requirements before deployment. These tools helped teams evaluate performance and refine processes ahead of critical maintenance and refueling activities.
CANDU Nuclear Refurbishment
Digitalization Supporting Complex Reactor Upgrades
For refurbishment work at Bruce Power, digital twin technology supported the design and validation of automated tooling prior to deployment. Teams tested installation sequences and verified tolerances in a virtual environment, reducing risk in areas where physical testing is limited.
Digital tools also supported the development of the Auto Calandria Tube Install system, enabling remote operation and repeatable execution while reducing radiological exposure. By validating processes before arriving on site, teams maintained schedules and improved safety outcomes.
Ready to Apply Digitalization to Your Nuclear Projects?
ATS Nuclear Energy Solutions works with nuclear operators, owners, and technology developers to apply digital tools in regulated environments. Start a conversation to explore how these approaches can support safer and more predictable project execution.