Switzerland-headquartered ABB has developed a 3D, virtual reality (VR) design and planning tool that aims to increase safety, cut costs and improve efficiency when creating flexible and digital alternating current substations, or high-voltage direct current stations. The new system is based on the company’s patented “Virtual Power System” which allows for real-time simulation of power flow in an AC substation by using multiple cameras mounted at different locations around the building.
Switzerland-headquartered ABB has developed a 3D, virtual reality (VR) design and planning tool that aims to increase safety, cut costs and improve efficiency when creating flexible and digital alternating current substations, or high-voltage direct current stations. The technology, part of ABB's Ability portfolio, allows multiple stakeholders to walk through projects using VR goggles, while spatial elements, optimised footprint or health and safety issues can be adapted or solved before construction begins.