{"id":1756,"date":"2026-08-18T15:48:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T15:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/?page_id=1756"},"modified":"2026-08-18T20:40:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T20:40:30","slug":"virtual-commissioning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/digitalization\/virtual-commissioning\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Commissioning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"main-banner-block_6dbbe14820bace2f2539e664fc879b02\" class=\"main-banner main-banner--single main-banner--page main-banner--has-breadcrumbs\">\n\t<div class=\"main-banner__inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"main-banner__bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"main-banner__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-banner__content ats-padding-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"main-banner__back\" href=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/en\/digitalization\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDigitalization\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-banner__slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-banner__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"main-banner__title\">Virtual Commissioning for Nuclear Systems <\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-banner__text\"><p>Debug, Troubleshoot, and Validate Before Site Integration<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"main-banner__button btn btn-primary btn-hover-light\" href=\"#Contact\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContact Us\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-banner__nav ats-slick-ui ats-slick-ui--inline\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-banner__arrow main-banner__arrow--prev slider-prev slick-prev slick-arrow\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-banner__dots\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-banner__arrow main-banner__arrow--next slider-next slick-next slick-arrow\" aria-label=\"Next slide\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-banner__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-banner__media-shape\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"main-banner__image\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/08\/Nuclear-Digitalization-Automation.png\" alt=\"Nuclear Digitalization Automation\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-banner__media-accent\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-66a04b49\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-ea44530c\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-955b86c1\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-955b86c1\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-78407f24\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"637\" height=\"547\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-78407f24\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/08\/Digital-Solutions.jpg\" alt=\"Digital Solutions\" title=\"Digital Solutions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/08\/Digital-Solutions.jpg 637w, https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/08\/Digital-Solutions.jpg?resize=300,258 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-73b31bf7\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73b31bf7\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-aba89e51 gb-headline-text\">Nuclear tooling and automation projects often involve tight schedules, complex integrations, and limited flexibility once work reaches site. Many teams want greater confidence in controls behavior before installation begins, especially when new systems must align with existing infrastructure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-87ca927a gb-headline-text\">Virtual commissioning helps teams test and refine system performance earlier in the project. Using a digital twin of the system, teams can integrate controls software, simulate system behavior, and evaluate how equipment is expected to perform under real operating conditions. This early validation can help uncover issues sooner, support clearer decision-making, and improve readiness for Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5915b16e\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0df8ac9b\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-0538c779\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5659d4a2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5659d4a2\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-75ec5815 gb-headline-text\">The Challenges We Address with Virtual Commissioning&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-21a76718 gb-headline-text\">Understanding the common barriers that affect project timelines and integration success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-34746894\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-33bb1101\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-33bb1101\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-89bc0f25\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-89bc0f25\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/Property-1equipment-issue.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Property 1=equipment issue\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6954ec4a gb-headline-text h4\">Late Discovery of Controls and Interface Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-38a64cc4 gb-headline-text\">When validation happens late in the process, teams often face rework and schedule pressure. Virtual commissioning brings integration and debugging forward, where adjustments are easier to manage.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6fdc0df2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6fdc0df2\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-3023bd7d\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-3023bd7d\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/Property-1complex.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Property 1=complex\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-56034234 gb-headline-text h4\">Integration Complexity Across Disciplines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fdfa0bc0 gb-headline-text\">Controls, mechanical, electrical, and safety teams each bring a different perspective. A shared virtual model allows teams to align on how the full system is expected to behave.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-8844be20\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8844be20\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-aa95047e\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-aa95047e\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/08\/icon-5.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"icon (5)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-434a5913 gb-headline-text h4\">Unclear Readiness for FAT and SAT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-818e9ec6 gb-headline-text\">Project milestones rely on a smooth transition from build to installation. Early validation can help teams confirm readiness with more confidence before formal testing begins.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c9a6bbe3\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c9a6bbe3\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-c1f30c26\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-c1f30c26\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/08\/icon-3.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"icon (3)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7ffed0d4 gb-headline-text h4\">System Upgrades that Must Integrate with Existing Controls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6499089a gb-headline-text\">Upgrades often involve both existing and new PLCs. Virtual environments allow teams to evaluate these interfaces before physical commissioning begins.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d6081819\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d6081819\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-2401290b\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-2401290b\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/08\/icon-2.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"icon (2)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-90aa2d36 gb-headline-text h4\">On-Site Troubleshooting that Drives Downtime and Risk Exposure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d440b82d gb-headline-text\">Troubleshooting during installation can add pressure and extend timelines. Earlier simulation and testing can reduce the amount of adjustment required on site.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-82a59818 section-accent\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-79628f70\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9cb3e1c9\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9cb3e1c9\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7e785ba5 gb-headline-text\">Our Solution&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-52f0999d gb-headline-text\">A structured virtual commissioning process that brings system validation forward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-30bff375\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-30bff375\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d89557ad gb-headline-text\">1. Build a digital twin of the existing equipment and system.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-aeaa5bcc gb-headline-text\">2. Apply planned changes to the virtual model to represent the future-state configuration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-28b95159 gb-headline-text\">3. Integrate the new equipment logic and controls software into the virtual environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-31dde1c9 gb-headline-text\">4. Interface PLCs with HMIs and virtual machines to validate behavior before installation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-95d3027f gb-headline-text\">5. Run simulations to verify interactions, movements, and fault handling across the integrated system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bcb2dffb alignwide\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-83babc1f\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-09f38e5a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-09f38e5a\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-db16de70 gb-headline-text\">Key Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f0e42eff gb-headline-text\">The advantages of partnering with us.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-66eb7c15\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d26a6842\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d26a6842\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-31b1e008\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-31b1e008\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/timeline-1-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"timeline 1 (1)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-11802f7a gb-headline-text h4\">Reduce Lead Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f8e39f66 gb-headline-text\">Software integration and debugging tasks move earlier into the project through offline development and testing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a17ff360\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a17ff360\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-1a3a322d\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-1a3a322d\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/Property-1traceability.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Property 1=traceability\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-12137870 gb-headline-text h4\">Improve Quality Control of System Behavior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5b1341ef gb-headline-text\">System components, including HMIs and PLCs, can be evaluated together within a single environment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-3bbc4ba8\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3bbc4ba8\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-2b41a075\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-2b41a075\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/06\/complexity-1.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"complexity 1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4ced0828 gb-headline-text h4\">Support Upgrades and Integration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-313ad8fc gb-headline-text\">New stations or tooling changes can be reviewed alongside existing systems, including interactions between PLCs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f14c8c45\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f14c8c45\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-63b7fbdc\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-63b7fbdc\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/06\/limited.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"limited\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fa4161fa gb-headline-text h4\">Concurrent Schedule Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bd3173b0 gb-headline-text\">Virtual commissioning supports parallel work streams so teams validate integration and identify design issues while equipment build work continues, supporting smoother transition from FAT to SAT.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-617f0ba8\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-617f0ba8\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-dcbc59b5\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-dcbc59b5\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/06\/system-1.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"system 1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-51c875b7 gb-headline-text h4\">Communication and Validation Across Teams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e8ecf98c gb-headline-text\">A shared model, combined with real control logic, allows teams to align on system behavior throughout the project lifecycle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a315b5f1\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a315b5f1\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-433a3ba5\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-433a3ba5\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/Property-1confidence.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Property 1=confidence\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-be00671f gb-headline-text h4\">System-Level Stress Testing in a Virtual Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b608decb gb-headline-text\">Simulated operating scenarios help identify potential failure points and inform maintenance planning before installation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7aba37a7 alignwide\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f7bb2785 alignwide\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-c12629d5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5717f9d3\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5717f9d3\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fd919ad6 gb-headline-text\">Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-530de9a5 gb-headline-text\">Real-world use cases across industries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-e102450a ai-cards hover\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-3560112b\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3560112b card\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-5efcac4c\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-5efcac4c\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/Nuclear-CANDU-Automation.png\" alt=\"CANDU automaton tooling\" title=\"Nuclear CANDU Automation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/Nuclear-CANDU-Automation.png 980w, https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/Nuclear-CANDU-Automation.png?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/Nuclear-CANDU-Automation.png?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6cb03bd8 card-content\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-373f76b7 gb-headline-text\">Refurbishment and Life-Extension Tooling Upgrades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teams can validate new tooling logic and interfaces before outage work begins, helping improve testing readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-3ca9cdd5\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-5383d1ca gb-button-text btn primary\" href=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/atsianuclear\/sectors\/refurbishment\/\">Learn 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