Operations of nuclear reactors - WPMUONR4

Goal(s)

The objective is to master the mode of operation of nuclear reactors and particularly the mechanisms of energy conversion (electricity production).

Content(s)

1. The architecture of nuclear reactors
Primary circuit, secondary circuits and components
2. The energy conversion system
Basic principles of energy conversion (energy balance, energy conversion efficiency)
The thermodynamic conversion cycles (Rankine cycle, Brayton cycle)

Tutorials
Calculation of the energy conversion efficiency of a PWR 1300 MW