The course Nuclear power stations This presents a unique opportunity to enter a rapidly expanding sector with high demand for labour. Nuclear energy, which is key to the transition towards a a sustainable future, requires qualified professionals who understand both the fundamental engineering principles and the safety and waste management aspects. Throughout the course, you will acquire essential skills in neutron, thermohydraulics and the fuel cycle, which will enable you to tackle the current challenges facing the industry. The growing need for clean and efficient energy sources makes this field one of the most important today. Taking this course will equip you with valuable knowledge and position you as a key player in the development of advanced nuclear technologies. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the energy future!
Nuclear power stations
Energy
65 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the fundamental principles of the engineering in nuclear power stations and their basic operation.
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To analyse the kinetics of nuclear reactors and their control in order to to ensure safety during the operation.
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Assess the thermohydraulics in reactors, including heat transfer and temperature and pressure profiles.
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Identify the materials structural elements used in nuclear power stations and their importance for safety.
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To understand the different types of nuclear fuel cycles and their management in relation to waste generated.
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To examine the fundamentals of the nuclear safety and its application in accident prevention.
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To study the characteristics and developments in reactors Generations III and IV in the current context.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. FUNDAMENTAL ENGINEERING
1. Introduction
2. Nuclear steam generation system. PWR power stations
3. Reactor cooling system
4. Main auxiliary systems
5. Nuclear steam generation system. BWR power stations
TEACHING UNIT 2. NEUTRON PHYSICS AND REACTOR CONTROL
1. Basic concepts
2. Reactor theory
3. Steady-state analysis of reactors. The four-factor formula.
4. Kinetics of Nuclear Reactors
5. Reactor control
TEACHING UNIT 3. THERMODYNAMICS AND HYDRAULICS
1. Introduction to reactor thermohydraulics
2. Heat transfer in fuel elements
3. Flow regimes and modes of heat transfer
4. Channel analysis: axial temperature profiles
5. Pressure profiles
6. Transitions and accidental sequences
7. Thermohydraulic codes: types and applications
TEACHING UNIT 4. MATERIALS
1. Structural materials used in modern nuclear power stations
2. Light-water nuclear reactor vessel
3. Internal components
4. Steam generator
5. References
TEACHING UNIT 5. FUEL CYCLE AND WASTE
1. Types of nuclear fuel cycle
2. The first part of the fuel cycle
3. The second part of the fuel cycle
4. Waste and other aspects of the fuel cycle
5. National situation
6. References
TEACHING UNIT 6. NUCLEAR SAFETY
1. Introduction
2. Fundamentals
3. Risk quantification
4. Nuclear accidents
TEACHING UNIT 7. RADIOACTIVITY
1. Radioactivity
2. Interaction of nuclear emissions with matter
3. Radiobiology and shielding
4. Radiation protection
TEACHING UNIT 8. ADVANCED POWER STATIONS (GEN. III AND GEN. IV)
1. Introduction
2. Generation III reactors
3. Generation IV reactors