Nuclear, Power & Mining

Augmented Reality Solutions for Nuclear, Power & Mining

Nuclear, Power & Mining Industry Challenges

The Nuclear, Power & Mining Industries face several challenges. Human error causes nearly 80 to 90% of all industrial mishappenings and unplanned downtime which affects employees, customers and the company’s financial health.

As per reports, industrial manufacturers face approx. 800 hours of annual unplanned outages costing them an estimated $50 billion annually. Equipment failure due to improper maintenance is the cause of 42% of this unplanned downtime which results in excessive maintenance, repair and equipment replacement.

To remain competitive, companies need to operate safely, reliably and efficiently. For that, a highly trained and competent workforce is required. Most workers are practical learners, acquiring 70% of their skills and knowledge from experiential learning. Robust On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs are expected to solve these challenges, but they are very expensive, logistically difficult and involve risks.

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Augmented Reality Solutions

Augmented Reality (AR) technology brings you efficient and cost-effective psychophysics-based solutions to solve your problems. Using AR-Powered Tablets, plant equipment is simulated inside industrial classrooms to train employees. On-the-Job Assistance using Augmented reality (AR) technology through Tablets or Wearables enables digital overlays over the real environment with visual instruction and interactive guidance.

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Experiential Learning

Augmented Reality Training Simulators deliver immersive, scenario-based, experiential learning. This enables engineers and technicians to learn critical skills, test and evaluate themselves to handle high risk equipment and tools without even entering the Process Plant or Shop-Floor but inside an immersive, safe and zero-consequence virtual environment.

Scenario-Based Zero-Risk
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Gamified

AR education makes learning fun! Well-designed games motivate and imbue players with clear goals, a sense of reward and fulfilment, encouraging them to persist until those goals are achieved. Applying motivational power to non-game contexts is Gamification which makes learning interesting and easier than ever.

Motivation Engagement
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Quick Results

AR transforms your employees into competent, confident, inheriting decades of knowledge and experience in a short duration saving years of training time. Latest study indicates that AR implementation has immediately increased the Operations and Maintenance efficiencies by 40-65% and in some cases up to 90%.

4x Faster +40% Confidence
VR-OTS

Training Just Got Real. Virtually.

From onboarding to operator certification — see how our VR OTS platform cuts training time and risk.

Our AR Solutions for Nuclear, Power & Mining

We offer customized end to end AR solutions for Nuclear, Power & Mining Industries

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AR Exploration & Big-Data Visualization

Using AR powered Tablets & Wearables, 3D Visualization of Geospatial Digital Elevation Models and Geophysical Data generated from LiDAR, Radar, Optical Stereo Photogrammetry or Electromagnetic survey Holographically overlaid in different layers on top of the Physical Terrain helps increase the efficiency of exploration, drilling and production operations by assisting in making well-informed decisions.

Geospatial Digital Elevation Models
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AR Plant Operations & Maintenance - Assistance

On-the-Job Assistance using AR-Powered Wearables enable digital overlays on top of the real environment with visual instruction and interactive guidance. These Intrinsically Safe (IS) certified Wearables make critical information available, in front of your eyes, right inside the plant. You can have live process parameters and alarm status from DCS through OPC or equipment data and history from SAP, Voice and infographics assistance for Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), all leading to smarter, error-free and well-informed decisions.

Interactive Guidance
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AR Plant Operations -Training

Operator Training Simulators (AR-OTS) using AR powered Tablets, augments the immersive Digital-Twin of the extreme radiation Plant Environments and sophisticated Equipment system right inside the classroom. Operators can easily acquire in-depth knowledge and obtain training on skills for effective execution of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for start-ups and shutdowns of Boilers, Turbines with internal views, work permit systems such as Hot Work, Confined space, Work at Heights and Heavy lifts and other critical operations such as Nuclear Waste handling, Sequential explosive ignition in Mine Blasting and Excavator Operations.

Digital-Twin Simulator
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AR Plant & Equipment Maintenance - Training

Maintenance Training Simulators (AR-MTS) using AR powered Tablets, augments the immersive Digital-Twin of the sophisticated Plant-Equipment system right inside the classroom. AR-MTS enables Virtual hands-on Experience to efficiently Trouble-Shoot and repair the sensitive machinery. Training includes picking the right parts and tools aided by step-by-step instructions from Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP) along with internal views. AR-MTS enables safe & effective training of High-risk activities such as HTLT lines & Turbine maintenance whether it is Predetermined, Proactive maintenance such as Predictive & Preventive maintenance or Reactive such as Emergency & Corrective maintenance.

Predictive & Preventive maintenance
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AR HSE & Emergency Response - Assistance

The effective execution of Emergency Response Plan (ERP) is considerably affected by various physiological & psychological Human factors. Possible overlooking of procedures and Inefficient time management at mission critical scenes is intolerable. Our ERP Assistance AR-Module using Wearables can Maximize ERP effectiveness by speeding up the Team’s response time through smart-instructions using voice, text and infographics which ensures no overlooking of procedures.

Individual & Team Drills
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AR Remote Expert - Assistance

Remote Expert Interactive Video support using Wearables, helps while working at facilities where personnel cannot mobilize & collaborate instantly.

Remote Support

Employee performance is evaluated through precise data collection, KPIs and dashboards developed with proven Brain-Science Techniques and Artificial Intelligence-based analyses. We understand your challenges and have the expertise to deploy AR tailored to your needs.

Measured Outcomes

Benefits of AR for Nuclear, Power & Mining Operations

Fast Results

Reduce the time to operator proficiency without involving tons of money, effort and risks.

Reduced Errors

Experience jaw-dropping productivity & profitability by reducing human errors, plant shutdowns, downtime and equipment damages.

Safe

Safely manage operational and maintenance tasks.

Increased Efficiency

Improve operator’s ability to respond appropriately to rarely occurring but critical emergency operations.

Quality & Compliance

Enhance regulatory compliance, product quality, customer satisfaction and industry reputation.

Accurate KPI

Remotely accomplish, Training and Certification goals while capturing the most accurate Key-Performance Indices (KPI) of trainees.

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How Do We Execute

01INPUT

Problem Statement Analysis

Understand the plant, the risks and the training gap.

02DESIGN

Solution Design

Map the right mix of AR modules to your objectives.

03SCOPE

Freezing Scope of Work

Lock deliverables so there are no surprises later.

04PLAN

Budget & Schedule Estimates

Transparent timelines and costs before kickoff

05SETUP

Agreement & Inputs Gathering

Collect drawings, SOPs, SMPs and asset data

06UX

UI & UX Design

Design the interaction model trainees will actually use.

07ASSETS

2D & 3D Asset Creations

Build the plant, equipment and environment in detail.

08DEV

Application Development

Program the logic, physics and scenario branching.

09QA

Test, Debug and Delivery

Rigorous QA before anything reaches a trainee.

10UAT

User Acceptance Tests

Your team validates it against real operating conditions.

11HANDOVER

Documentation and Knowledge Transfer

Full handover so your team owns the system going forward.

Engage Fusion VR for your Augmented Reality Projects

The key to success is not just the advanced hardware or software technologies deployed, but a clear identification of the right use cases and careful crafting of effective solutions that increase employee productivity, reduce costs and deliver superior returns.

Our passionate and committed Process, HSE and Maintenance engineers and Extended-Reality experts with decades of world-class experience have a keen understanding of the challenges, risks and opportunities in your industry. Partner with Fusion VR right away to learn more about our secret recipes and transform your company’s future in this 21st century!