Nuclear energy and the nuclear sector are still a relevant energy source, especially considering that we live in a world striving to cut emissions, nuclear is an appealing choice when facing climate change effects and considering the need of zero-carbon emissions. In addition, the depleting stock of fossil fuels and global concern over the preservation of environment has projected nuclear energy as a very relevant option. Nuclear power energy production is different from other industries being a high hazard industry and as such, it is imperative to grasp the essentials at an early level.
This Nuclear Power Energy Fundamentals training course introduces the participants to the fundamentals of nuclear power energy and nuclear power generation, in particular the basics of the atomic structure, the different cooling concepts, different reactors, and safety issues including the important topics such as nuclear waste management, health impact of radiation relevant to handling nuclear fuels will be covered.
This Energy Training Centre training course will highlight:
- The basics of nuclear energy and its importance
- Basics of nuclear power safety
- Nuclear reactor basics
- The nuclear fuel cycle and cooling concepts
- Safe operation of nuclear reactors
The Nuclear Power Energy Fundamentals training course is designed to provide you with the core knowledge and understanding on the basics of nuclear power and about safe operation of nuclear power energy facilities.
The Nuclear Power Energy Fundamentals training course is designed to provide you with core knowledge and understanding on the basics of nuclear power and about safe operation of nuclear power energy facilities.
By the end of this training course, participants will learn to:
- Understand the basics of nuclear power energy
- Apply the safety concepts learned during this course in their work
- Analyse situations during operation and explain any unsafe operating mode
- Determine if there is a need to check situations when operating parameters may not be within the operating envelop
- Help to develop emergency response plans
The safety of nuclear power facilities in large context depends on the competence of people working in these sites. Therefore, it is imperative that they are aware of the basic principles of nuclear energy, the materials present in such technologies, the different types of cooling operation modes and how to operate safely.
The organization that invests in their employees and future employees can greatly benefit from this training course, given its very practical nature. It provides with the core knowledge and understanding the importance and hazards of nuclear energy power, contributing to an enhanced level of safety culture within the nuclear industry by learning from past events.
This training course shall allow participants to gain foundation knowledge about the overall concept of nuclear energy that are essential in working in the industry, especially:
- Enhanced knowledge about nuclear technology (Radiation and radioactivity, nuclear reactions, nuclear reactors, and fuel cycle)
- Learning by using short videos relating to the theory and practical implementation of nuclear energy
- Learning lessons from past nuclear accidents
- Discussions about nuclear energy and safety considerations to help participants in their workplace to safer operation
This Nuclear Power Energy Fundamentals training course allows participants to gain foundation knowledge about the overall concept of nuclear energy that is essential in working in the industry. As such, this training course is for people who are interested in or already working in nuclear power facility; especially:
- Professionals already working in the field but would like to refresh their knowledge on nuclear power fundamentals
- Professionals coming from a different discipline for a career change to establish their knowledge in nuclear power energy
- Safety professionals who are interested in learning about safe operation of nuclear facilities
Day One: The Basics of Nuclear Energy and its Importance
- Energy Source
- Nuclear Power Plant
- Electricity from Nuclear Energy
- Radioactivity
- The Nuclear Chain Reaction
- Nuclear fission
Day Two: Basics of Nuclear Power Hazards and Safety
- Fundamental Radiation - Effects of Radiation on Health
- Hazard Identification – Internal/External Hazards
- Safety of Nuclear Power Plant
- Acceptance Criteria - Safety Functions
- Defense-in-Depth Philosophy
- Safety Design Considerations - Safety Margins
Day Three: Nuclear Reactor and Nuclear Fuels
- Nuclear Reactor Fundamentals
- Nuclear Power Plant Fuels Fundamentals
- The Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Cooling Concepts
- Cooling Loss
- Reactor types
- Future reactors
Day Four: Safe Operation of Nuclear Power Plant
- Plant Operational Conditions
- Nuclear Facility Operation
- Supplying Fuel for Reactor
- Nuclear Waste Management
- Containment
- Emergency Response/Safety Barriers
Day Five: Learning from Nuclear Accidents
- Nuclear Accident Scenarios
- Accident Pathway
- Consequences - INES Scale
- Three Mile Island Accident 1979 - Paks 2003 - Fukushima 2011
- Safety Management System
- Safety Culture
