Nuclear Power Plant Simulator for Windows

By AE4RV
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Key Details of Nuclear Power Plant Simulator

Control a nuclear power station and produce maximum energy without causing a meltdown.
Last updated on October 17, 2013
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Editors' Review

Download.com staffOctober 17, 2013

If you think you can do a better job running a nuclear power plant than the folks at Three Mile Island did, this game will make you prove it. Your goal in this Flash-based simulation application is simple: output the maximum amount of nuclear power while preventing the reactor from melting down. To play, you use sliders to adjust the control rod and the three coolant systems. Once you click the button for the next day, the various gauges will move, and you'll see statistics on generated power and earned money as well as warning lights if your reactor is overheating or in danger. It's nice that the app provides a detailed diagram of a nuclear reactor and explains in-depth what all the parts do, but unless you're already very knowledgeable on the subject, playing the game will most likely be a trial-and-error affair. Along with the repetitive play, our other main complaint has to do with this game's total lack of customization options and absence of any kind of sound effects. All told, Nuclear Power Plant Simulator best suits students who want to brush up on the brass tacks of nuclear physics while having a bit of fun.

What's new in version 1.3

Version 1.3 has Vista support and some graphical improvements, clearer text, better instructions. Demo version now allows 40 turns instead of 30. Future improvements including sound and score-saving are planned.

Nuclear Power Plant Simulator for Windows

By AE4RV
Trial version
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GENERAL

Release: April 12, 2007

Latest update: October 17, 2013

Version: 1.3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows 10
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista

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Total Downloads: 24,919

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.6/5

5 User Votes

ok, for a quick fix
evolving_machineJanuary 29, 2006
Pros
interseting and to the lay man (me) it seems almost realistic. interesting and innovating, but is only that for about the first 3 plays
Cons
rhetorical and repetitive, also very confusing, like if the control rods are at 0%(nothing is happening) and primary and secondary coolants are running, the reactor, turbine, and heat exchanger still gains heat, which makes no sense.
Summary
Rare Tech Download, Good Enough
PCMarioMarch 16, 2005
Pros
Reminds me of the water sample machine at the factory in Resident Evil 3, so I gave it a try . . if you like fiddling with knobs and dials, this is for you.
Cons
No sound effects, warning buzzers, alarms
Summary
Uh hello...can you say LAME!?
January 10, 2005
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Interesting to do....once
Really good program
December 26, 2004
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This is really cool program, and I would recomend it to anybody. Good work, I can play this for hours!
will not load
December 24, 2004
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will not load at all

Developer's Description

Control a nuclear power station and produce maximum energy without causing a meltdown.

Nuclear Power Plant Simulator is a simulation game of nuclear power generation - see how much electricity you can generate without causing a meltdown. You will run the plant to it's limits but do not to push it too hard or warning lights will appear. Many things can go wrong if you are not careful. If you don't push the plant too hard it will not break down but your energy output and rating will be lower. Addictive and educational.