A Unified Approach to Digital Twin Architecture—Proof-of-Concept Activity in the Nuclear Sector

Many approaches are currently being considered to develop digital twins and integrated frameworks. These concentrate on an industrial sector or a single product, with the obvious risks of lack interoperability at differing levels abstraction. However, unified approach is required truly realize benefits achievable their current stage development. We present proof-of-concept case studies where twin architecture has been developed using standard techniques adopting systems-based approach. This demonstrated technical such as step-change in processing efficiency, reduction traditional manual interventions, ability integrate risk uncertainty, perceived cost benefit despite necessary up-front investment. also allows for integration models simulations detail within overall value chain. Several wider organization improved communication recording implicit expert knowledge were identified. we believe will offset upfront resource development architecture. Challenges technology identified should be addressed parallel future work first step establishing practical realizing that demonstrates flexibility scalability can applied universally. discuss application this wide range industry sectors by thereby major provide.