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TEACHING FUTURE POWER PLANT OPERATORS
The AVESTAR® Center uses 3D virtual reality technologies and state-of-the-art training simulators to teach smart grid power plant operations to students.
About Our ProgramR&D 100 Award winner
by R&D Magazine
Services
Research
The AVESTAR simulator supports research on integrated gasification combined cycle systems (IGCC) and post-combustion CO2 capture.
Training
The AVESTAR simulator is used to train future power plant operators through a collaboration with Pierpont Community and Technical College.
Outreach
The AVESTAR simulator showcases WVU’s capacity for regional, national, and international training and research opportunities.