EDF is digitally transforming to drive the development of safe, dependable and affordable low-carbon power generation technologies by collaborating with Ansys. Through a new multi-year agreement, EDF will use Ansys to design state-of-the-art nuclear power plants and deliver unprecedented nuclear energy efficiency.
Using Ansys multiphysics solutions to enable digital transformation, EDF will drive the development of advanced plant instrumentation and controls faster and more affordably than traditional physical prototyping and testing approaches.
The agreement follows Ansys’ support of the EDF-led ConnexITy digital R&D program, a French initiative to improve the process, optimise the performance of nuclear facilities and extend their operating life beyond 40 years.
Ansys helped design a highly advanced control room for a next-generation nuclear power plant. The programme also leverages Ansys Twin Builder™ to create digital twins of plant turbo-alternators, enabling predictive maintenance and reduced repair expenses.
Leading-edge nuclear power plants
Levesque Benoit, project manager at EDF, said: “Collaborating with Ansys to design leading-edge nuclear power plants accelerates the creation of renewable energy with unmatched efficiency and unparalleled customer accessibility.
“By digitally transforming our manufacturing processes, we can minimise emissions, slash maintenance costs and maximise our share of the power generation market while remaining in full compliance with strict international regulatory standards.”
Eric Bantegnie, vice president and general manager at Ansys, added: “EDF is global leader in low-carbon energy production. Digital transformation enables EDF to usher in a new era of clean, cost-effective and cutting-edge low-carbon power plants, with operational lives spanning over four decades.
“By leveraging Ansys multiphysics simulations, EDF engineers devise designs that push boundaries and meet challenging regulatory requirements, providing unequalled power output for its worldwide customers.”
Source: PBC Today
