The Central Design Bureau of Mechanical Engineering (CDBME, part of Rosatom) has for the first time applied VR (virtual reality) technologies in the approval of design documentation for a handling machine used for nuclear fuel reloading. The equipment is being prepared for a fast neutron reactor under construction in Dimitrovgrad, Rosatom's press service reported.
Thanks to immersive technologies, engineers can inspect the CDBME-developed machine from the inside, assess its dimensions and technical solutions. The VR platform demonstrates the constituent components of the product in 1:1 scale.
According to CDBME designer Nikolai Vasiliev, the models have a format that can be uploaded directly, without wasting time on conversion. The functionality of the VR platform allows for the assembly of equipment and training of personnel.
Rosatom is also developing 3D printing technologies. Currently, engineers are working with test samples of parts for nuclear power plants created in this way.