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2023 Power Plant
Simulation Conference

JANUARY 22 - 26, 2023
PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, USA
The 2023 Power Plant Simulation Conference (PowerPlantSim’23) is an annual conference sponsored by The Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS). This conference focuses on the special needs of the nuclear and fossil power plant simulation community and includes presentations by technology and industry leaders, technical sessions, panel and roundtable discussions, and vendor exhibits. The primary goal of the conference is to promote open exchange of simulator related information between all attendees. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
  • Simulator Modifications
  • Simulator Upgrades
  • Virtual Simulator Technology
  • Non-Training Uses of Power Plant Simulators
  • Knowledge Retention/Succession Planning
  • Life Cycle Management of Simulator Components
  • Emulated Stimulator Technology
  • Simulator Oversight & Management
  • Regulations
  • Hardware Upgrades
  • Glass Panel Simulator Usage
  • Simulator Support Systems (Audio/Video/UPS/HVAC, etc.)
All individuals associated with the maintenance, management, training, regulation, or application of nuclear and fossil power plant simulators are encouraged to attend and/or participate by simulating original presentations. Utility personnel associated with the maintenance, management, training, regulation, or application of nuclear and fossil power plant simulators are encouraged to attend and/or participate by submitting original presentations.

Hotel Notice

Please note there will be no room blocks available from SCS due to discounted hotel rates at discounted websites such as Priceline, etc. Please book now while rates are currently under $200 per night at hotels like the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, which connects to the Pasadena Convention Center.
Sheraton Pasadena
303 Cordova St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-469-8100
Website

IMPORTANT DATES & GENERAL SUBMISSION DEADLINES

Important Dates

Submissions for Nuclear and Fossil Tracks Deadline: Friday, December 16, 2022

Tracks

FOSSIL TRACK
William Talbot, Talbot Simulation Associates

NUCLEAR TRACK
Michael Strawser, Talen Energy

Submission Guidelines

Please send your proposal topic title and abstract directly to the track chair of each symposium:

FOSSIL TRACK
William Talbot, Talbot Simulation Associates (wtalbot@talbotsimulationassociates.com)

NUCLEAR TRACK
Michael Strawser, Talen Energy (Michael.Strawser@talenenergy.com)

Training

Simulator Troubleshooting – Methodologies and Practical Examples

Workshop Objectives
Discuss methodologies and work through examples to develop or refine troubleshooting skills to improve timeliness and efficiency when resolving simulator problems.

Who Should Attend?
Target audience includes simulator support staff and supervisors responsible for providing oversight of simulator support staff. Attendees will participate as a group analyzing OE-based and hypothetical problems and applying troubleshooting methodologies.

What Will You Gain From This Training?
Knowledge of troubleshooting methods and how to apply them to simulator problems. Practice applying methods to example problems and simulator Operating Experience.

Joe Poisson
River Bend Simulator Support Supervisor
225-378-3366

Exhibitor Info

Download/View 2023 Exhibitor and Sponsor Prospectus

Registration & Pricing

POWERPLANT 2023 REGISTRATION FEES:

Regular Registration |  *Before January 1, 2023

  • Attendee: $650

Late Registration  |  *January 1, 2023 thereafter

  • Attendee: $750

Exhibitor Registration

  • Booth: $1,450

Nuclear Training  |  *Included with Regular and Late Registration to Conference

  • Training Only: $300  *Training Only Option provided in Manual Registration Form Below

*Conference Manual Registration Form

Venue & Hotels

Venue
Pasadena Convention Center
Conference Building
300 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Website

Hotels
Sheraton Pasadena
303 Cordova St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-469-8100
Website

Hyatt Place Pasadena
399 E Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626) 788-9108
Website

Questions? Call Phone: 858-277-3888 or Email scs@scs.org