Fundamentals of Modern Russian-designed NPPs with VVER-1200

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Approx. 8 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course covers the fundamentals of modern Russian-designed NPPs with VVER-1200 reactors. Students will learn about the design features, safety systems, and operation modes of these reactors.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the design features and safety systems of modern Russian-designed NPPs
  • Learn about the operation modes of VVER-1200 reactors
  • Explore the key safety principles and regulations in the nuclear industry

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $85,000
    • India: ₹6,50,000
    • Spain: €40,000
    • USA: $85,000
    • India: ₹6,50,000
    • Spain: €40,000

    • USA: $75,000
    • India: ₹5,50,000
    • Spain: €35,000
    • USA: $85,000
    • India: ₹6,50,000
    • Spain: €40,000

    • USA: $75,000
    • India: ₹5,50,000
    • Spain: €35,000

    • USA: $65,000
    • India: ₹4,80,000
    • Spain: €30,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the design and safety features of modern Russian-designed NPPs
  • Gain knowledge about the operation modes of VVER-1200 reactors
  • Develop an understanding of key safety principles and regulations in the nuclear industry

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of physics and engineering
  • Interest in nuclear power and energy

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes and assignments

Similar Courses

  • Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society
  • Introduction to Nuclear Energy

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Rosatom State Corporation
  • International Atomic Energy Agency

Related Books

Description

The goal of the course is to present the pressurized water reactor (VVER) technology and the modern design of the Russian Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) – Generation III+ NPP with VVER-1200 reactor.

Outline

  • Main concepts of nuclear physics. Fundamentals of reactor physics
  • Discovery of Nucleus
  • Discovery of Neutron
  • Binding energy
  • Neutron cross-sections
  • Principle of nuclear reactor
  • Main concepts of nuclear physics. Fundamentals of reactor physics
  • Quiz "Main concepts of nuclear physics. Fundamentals of reactor physics"
  • Engineering fundamentals of nuclear power generation. Basics of VVER technology
  • Structural materials of nuclear power reactors
  • Concept of fuel burnup
  • Plutonium accumulation in nuclear reactor
  • Basics of safe operation of nuclear power reactors: reactivity effects
  • Comparison of specific characteristics of VVER vs PWR
  • Advanced nuclear fuel types for nuclear power reactors in Russia
  • Engineering fundamentals of nuclear power generation. Basics of VVER technology
  • Quiz "Engineering fundamentals of nuclear power generation. Basics of VVER technology"
  • Specifics of VVER Reactor facility
  • Introduction to VVER Technology
  • Reactor Technical Specifications
  • Reactor Vessel
  • VVER Fuel
  • VVER Components
  • Introduction to Natural Circulation
  • VVER Operation
  • Specifics of VVER Reactor facility
  • Quiz "Specifics of VVER Reactor facility"
  • Design Solutions of reactor auxiliary system and turbine part
  • Main Systems of the Primary Circuit
  • Operation of the Auxiliary Systems under Normal Operating Conditions
  • Turbine Island
  • Handling of Spent Nuclear Fuel
  • Design Solutions of reactor auxiliary system and turbine part
  • Quiz "Design Solutions of reactor auxiliary system and turbine part"
  • VVER safety systems
  • Safety fundamentals for NPPs
  • Design and Safety Functions
  • VVER Safety Systems
  • Reactivity control
  • Heat removal from nuclear fuel
  • Localization of activity
  • VVER safety systems
  • Quiz "VVER safety systems"

Summary of User Reviews

This course on the fundamentals of modern Russian-designed nuclear power plants with VVER-1200 has received positive reviews from its users. Many have appreciated the comprehensive content of the course that covers both theoretical and practical aspects of modern nuclear power plants.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive content covering both theoretical and practical aspects of modern nuclear power plants

Pros from User Reviews

  • Clear and concise explanations of complex concepts
  • Good practical examples and case studies
  • In-depth coverage of safety measures and regulations

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course too technical and challenging
  • Limited interaction with the instructor
  • The course is not suitable for beginners with no prior knowledge of nuclear power plants
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Approx. 8 hours to complete
Vladimir Artisyuk, Denis Podolyakin
National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Rusatom Service Joint Stock Company, Rosatom Technical Academy
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Vladimir Artisyuk

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