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L-3 MAPPS to Upgrade Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant Simulator

"L-3 has a strong track record of performing work on the Fermi 2 simulator," said Michael Chatlani, vice president of L-3 MAPPS Power Systems and Simulation. "We are pleased to have this follow-on opportunity to advance the Fermi simulator using today’s state-of-the-art technology."

In September 2006, L-3 MAPPS successfully performed a comprehensive refurbishment of the Fermi 2 simulator’s computers, instructor stations and simulation models to improve the simulator’s training effectiveness and long-term performance, while reducing operating costs.

For the current project, L-3 MAPPS will continue to advance the efficiency of the Fermi 2 simulator by updating all of the simulation computers to the latest generation, as well as migrating the models and simulator maintenance tools from the previous generation of L-3 software to its user-friendly, industry-leading Orchid simulation environment. In addition, an EDG simulator will be deployed, with virtual panels based on L-3’s Orchid Touch Interface solution.

DTE Energy Co. (NYSE: DTE) is a diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Located in Monroe County, Mich., the Fermi 2 plant is a 1,122-megawatt General Electric BWR power plant that produces about 15 percent of the power generated by Detroit Edison power plants. This single plant is capable of producing enough electricity to serve a city of about one million people.