Rosatom Launches Education Programme with Indian Partners
The Engineering Center JET of Rosatom State Corporation, together with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-Bombay) and engineering company ProSim, has launched an education programme focused on developing digital twins for nuclear power.
The initiative is designed to train specialists capable of designing, deploying, and maintaining complex mathematical models of nuclear power facilities.
The education project combines three areas of expertise: Russian experience in simulator development and digital modelling, the scientific base of one of Asia’s leading technical universities, and ProSim’s applied expertise in physical modelling of industrial processes.
This approach enables students to develop practical skills in working with full-scale virtual replicas of real reactor units.
Supporting Capacity Expansion Plans
India plans to double its nuclear power capacity by 2047. A central element of this strategy is the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu, where two VVER-1000 reactor units are already in operation, while construction of Units 3 and 4 is nearing completion. At the same time, Units 5 and 6 are under construction, making Kudankulam the largest nuclear power plant in the country.
The successful operation of such facilities requires a new generation of engineers able to work with digital models, predictive analytics, and decision-support systems. The new programme addresses this need, enabling graduates not only to operate plants but also to participate in their design, optimisation, and modernisation based on digital twin data.
Towards Full Digital Twins
The Russian side contributes extensive experience in developing training simulators for nuclear power plants. These systems serve as the foundation for more advanced solutions, namely digital twins that not only replicate equipment operation but are continuously synchronised with real-time data from sensors and monitoring systems.
Such models enable predictive maintenance, optimise operating modes, reduce energy consumption, and enhance plant reliability. Given that each hour of downtime at a nuclear power plant can cost millions of rubles, these technologies are increasingly required for efficient operation.
Strategic Partnership
IIT-Bombay is among Asia’s most prestigious technical universities and has long collaborated with international technology companies. Its involvement ensures a high level of training for programme participants.
ProSim is known for its solutions in modelling chemical engineering and energy processes. Its expertise allows general digital modelling approaches to be adapted to the specific requirements of India’s energy sector.
The partnership reflects the evolution of Russian-Indian cooperation in the nuclear sector. Rosatom is creating the conditions for long-term, safe, and reliable operation of nuclear facilities.
The education initiative in India forms part of Rosatom’s global strategy to export up-to-date technology solutions that support technology independence for partner countries and enhance the competitiveness of Russian nuclear technologies in the global market.
