Course: NPP Construction, Installation and Operation

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Course title NPP Construction, Installation and Operation
Course code KKE/JEV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kopecký Aleš, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Müller Pavel, Ing.
  • Kazda Jiří, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics of lectures according to weeks: 1. Introduction to problems of nuclear power plant operating. 2. Preparation of nuclear power plant operating. 3. Nonactive testings. 4. Integrated hydraulic test. 5. Physical start-up. 6. Energetic start-up. 7. Complex testing of nuclear power plant. 8. Guarantees and guarantee measuring. 9. Testing and industrial operation of nuclear power plant. 10. Operating mode. 11. Maintenance of operation nuclear power plant. 12. Enviromental impact of operation nuclear power plant. 13. Shut-down of operation nuclear power plant.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Practicum
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 22 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
describe the atom structure, elementary particles and interactions
describe the basic properties of neutrons, the basic quantities of reactor physics
understand the fission reaction
understand the neutron diffusion
understand the four coefficients equation
types of nuclear reactors according to the type of reactions, moderator and coolant
independently use knowledge of the thermomechanics and fluid mechanics
Skills
synthesize partial knowledge acquired through studies in other areas
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
basic concepts of nuclear energy
describe the course of construction, assembly, and operation of nuclear power plants
understand the transition modes associated with unit start-up and shut-down
describe failures of basic equipment and associated transients and solution of their consequences
Skills
qualified communication with specialists in the field of construction planning and commissioning of nuclear units
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Skills
Practicum
Competences
Lecture
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Skills
Test
Competences
Oral exam
Recommended literature
  • Bečvář, Josef. Jaderné elektrárny. Praha : SNTL, 1981.
  • Dubšek, F. Základy teorie a stavby jaderných reaktorů. VUT Brno, 1990.
  • Hejzlar, Radko. Stroje a zařízení jaderných elektráren - Díl 1. ČVUT Praha, 2000.
  • Hejzlar, Radko. Stroje a zařízení jaderných elektráren - Díl 2. ČVUT Praha, 2000.
  • Heřmanský, Bedřich. Jaderné reaktory. Praha : SNTL, 1981.
  • Ronald Allen Knief. Nuclear Engineering. 2008. ISBN 978-0-89448-458-2.


Study plans that include the course
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