NUCL 5100G - Nuclear Plant Systems and Operation

A combination of lectures and self-paced interactive CD are used to present the key design and operating features of a CANDU generating unit, including the principles of overall unit operation and control; the functions, equipment and operation of the main process systems; how each major system is controlled; and how reactor safety and the protection of the public is achieved. Students gain familiarity with the conduct of normal and abnormal operations on a simulated CANDU generating unit, including power manoeuvres; poison override operations; recoveries from reactor trips; recoveries from turbine trips; and responses to reactor, heat transport, steam and feed-water system malfunctions.
Credit hours: 3
Credit restriction(s): NUCL 4640U and UN 0801