Nuclear Power Plant Machinery

Learn about all the major machines within a nuclear power plant and how they work together to generate electricity.

Tags
  • Nuclear
  • Power
  • Plant
  • Machinery
  • Reactor

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  • Course Duration
    2 hours
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Subtittle Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Nuclear
  • Power
  • Plant
  • Machinery
  • Reactor
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:

 

  • Nuclear Reactor Systems

  • Generation I-IV plant designs.

  • Reactor Pressure Vessels (RPVs)

  • Steam Generators (SGs)

  • Pressurizers

  • Reactor Coolant Pumps (RCPs)

  • Steam Turbines

  • Electrical Generators

  • Electrical Transformers

  • Cooling Towers

  • 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
  • Overview
    1 lesson
    00:01:31
    Overview
    00:01:31
  • Welcome
    1 lesson
    00:02:31
    Welcome
    00:02:31
  • Nuclear Power Plants
    2 lessons
    00:17:18
    Reactor Designs
    00:08:45
    Generations 1 to 4
    00:08:33
  • Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) Power Plant
    1 lesson
    00:07:08
    PWR General Overview
    00:07:08
  • PWR Nuclear Side
    9 lessons
    01:30:12
    Reactor
    00:05:44
    Fuel
    00:07:14
    Legs, Tcold, Thot, and Feedwater
    00:03:21
    Reactor Coolant Pump (RCP)
    00:11:11
    Pressurizer
    00:08:03
    Steam Generator (SG)
    00:09:05
    Control Rods
    00:09:21
    Boron
    00:04:10
    Containment Building (The Can)
    00:05:02
  • PWR Conventional Side
    1 lesson
    00:07:11
    Conventional Side Overview
    00:07:11
  • Final Thoughts
    2 lessons
    00:01:11
    Final Thoughts
    00:01:11
    Final Quiz
    31 Quiz
  • Optional Lessons
    8 lessons
    02:57:55
    How Boiling Water Reactors Work
    00:18:27
    How Steam Condensers Work
    00:21:21
    How Deaerators Work
    00:24:34
    How Natural Draft Cooling Towers Work
    00:18:40
    Synchronous Generators Explained
    00:18:28
    How Electrical Transformers Work
    00:18:57
    Electrical Substations Explained (Part 1)
    00:13:32
    Electrical Substations Explained (Part 2)
    00:19:36
  • Refresher
    1 lesson
    00:04:50
    How PWR Power Plants Work
    00:04:50

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  • Course Duration
    2 hours
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Nuclear
  • Power
  • Plant
  • Machinery
  • Reactor