Nuclear Power Plant Operations Course
| August 16, 2010 | to | August 17, 2010 |

OVERVIEW
The nuclear power plant (NPP) operations course provides attendees with a clear understanding of how these powerful plants function and produce electricity. The
course describes how plants are built, how a nuclear start-up is conducted, and how the plant is taken from cold iron to 100% power. Plant staffing and full power operations
will be addressed including boration/dilution, fuel rods, and electrical load. Functions of components of the balance–of–plant (outside of the nuclear island) will be described
(turbines, generators, and cooling systems). The inherent stability and safety systems of nuclear plants will be covered in detail. Procedures for conducting a refueling outage
and discussion of major outage tasks, including refueling, CEA change outs, component rebuilds, and surveillance testing will be conducted. Participants will complete the
course with full comprehension and appreciation for the functions of the NPP and the production of electricity in the nuclear environment.












