Nuclear Power Principles and Design
Learning objectives
- Describe the type of fuel used in nuclear power plants
- Explain the purpose of control rods in nuclear reactors
- Describe the use of coolants in nuclear reactors
- Explain the use of moderators used in nuclear reactors
- Explain the process of nuclear fission
- Describe the basic design of a pressurized water reactor
- Describe the basic design of a boiling water reactor
- Describe the basic design of heavy water reactors
- Describe the basic design of gas cooled reactors
- Describe the basic design of liquid metal fast breeder reactors
- Describe the basic design of pressure tube graphite reactors
Course overview
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain the basic theory and operation of a nuclear power plant. You will also be able to explain the basic process of nuclear fission and describe various nuclear reactor designs.
- 55 Minutes
- English