Nuclear Power Plant Machinery
Learn about all the major machines within a nuclear power plant and how they work together to generate electricity.
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Course Duration2 hours
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Course LevelIntermediate
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LanguageEnglish
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Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the machinery used in nuclear power plants. It covers the principles of operation, design, maintenance, and safety of nuclear power plant machinery. Topics covered include:
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Nuclear Reactor Systems
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Generation I-IV plant designs.
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Reactor Pressure Vessels (RPVs)
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Steam Generators (SGs)
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Pressurizers
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Reactor Coolant Pumps (RCPs)
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Steam Turbines
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Electrical Generators
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Electrical Transformers
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Cooling Towers
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Condenser and Cooling Systems
- And much more!
What you will learn in this course
- Describe how various nuclear power plant machines work.
- Develop a strong foundation for further study within the field of nuclear engineering.
- Solve real-world problems within a nuclear power plant.
- Understand common nuclear power plant designs.
Who this course is for:
- This course is designed for engineers, technicians, and other professionals who are interested in learning about nuclear power plant machinery. It is also appropriate for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the nuclear power industry.
Curriculum
25 lessons
2 hours
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Nuclear Power Plant Machinery Overview1 lessons00:01:31Overview00:01:31
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Nuclear Power Plant Machinery Welcome1 lessons00:02:31Welcome00:02:31
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Nuclear Power Plant2 lessons00:17:18Reactor Designs00:08:45Generations 1 to 400:08:33
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Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) Power Plant1 lessons00:07:08PWR General Overview00:07:08
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PWR Nuclear Side9 lessons01:30:12Reactor00:05:44Fuel00:07:14Legs, Tcold, Thot, and Feedwater00:03:21Reactor Coolant Pump (RCP)00:11:11Pressurizer00:08:03Steam Generator (SG)00:09:05Control Rods00:09:21Boron00:04:10Containment Building (The Can)00:05:02
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PWR Conventional Side1 lessons00:07:11Conventional Side Overview00:07:11
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Nuclear Power Plant Machinery Final Thoughts2 lessons00:01:11Final Thoughts00:01:11Final Quiz31 Quiz
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Optional Lessons8 lessons02:57:55How Boiling Water Reactors Work00:18:27How Steam Condensers Work00:21:21How Deaerators Work00:24:34How Natural Draft Cooling Towers Work00:18:40Synchronous Generators Explained00:18:28How Electrical Transformers Work00:18:57Electrical Substations Explained (Part 1)00:13:32Electrical Substations Explained (Part 2)00:19:36
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Refresher1 lessons00:04:50How PWR Power Plants Work00:04:50
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Course Duration2 hours
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Course LevelIntermediate
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LanguageEnglish
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