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Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Energy

Duration

100h

PRESENTATION

The Course Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants It offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a rapidly expanding industry, where the demand for qualified professionals is constantly growing. With a comprehensive approach, this course covers everything from the fundamentals of light-water reactor operation to a detailed technological description of PWR and BWR power plants. It will provide you with the skills needed to understand and apply the principles of nuclear safety, radiation protection, and the best practices in refueling and inspections. Training in this field will not only give you a competitive edge in the job market, but it will also allow you to make a significant contribution to the generation of Sustainable and reliable energy. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain advanced knowledge and be part of a promising future in energy.

Objectives

  • Understanding the fundamental principles and technological aspects of the light-water reactors (LWR, PWR, and BWR).

  • Develop skills in radiation protection and nuclear safety.

  • Gain knowledge on the maintenance and operation of nuclear power plants

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. FUNDAMENTALS OF LIGHT-WATER REACTOR OPERATION 1. Introduction 2. Fission Process 3. Moderation Process 4. Multiplication Factor 5. Reactivity 6. Poisoning Mechanisms in LWRs TEACHING UNIT 2. TECHNOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF PWR POWER PLANTS 1. Introduction 2. Industrial Applications of Nuclear Energy 3. General Description of a Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) Power Plant TEACHING UNIT 3. TECHNOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF BWR POWER PLANTS 1. Introduction 2. General Principles of the BWR Reactor 3. Evolution of Boiling Water Reactors 4. Design of New BWR Reactors TEACHING UNIT 4. RADIATION PROTECTION 1. Radioactivity 2. Dose Units 3. Biological Effects 4. Dose Limits and Reference Levels 5. Objectives of Radiation Protection 6. Basic Principles of Protection Against External Exposure 7. Basic Principles of Protection Against External Contamination 8. Basic Principles of Protection Against Internal Exposure TEACHING UNIT 5. NUCLEAR SAFETY 1. Introduction 2. Nuclear Safety 3. Fundamentals 4. Safety Assessment and Analysis Methods TEACHING UNIT 6. FUEL RECHARGES AND INSPECTIONS 1. Fuel Recharges at Nuclear Power Plants 2. In-Service Inspection of Nuclear Power Plants
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