Overview
If people in your business require a better understanding of nuclear technology or nuclear science we can provide suitable training. This can be targeted at a very basic level or, if required, at a more advanced level. Some options are indicated below, but, as ever, we will tailor the training to meet your precise requirements.
Basic Nuclear Science This is typically two to four hours and explains:
- The structure of the atom,
- Atomic stability and radiation
- Types of radiation
- How the basic science is used to make electricity
- The nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear waste
Nuclear Power Plant Technology: This is typically two to four hours and explains:
- The basic principles of making electricity using nuclear energy
- Different generations of nuclear power plant
- The Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR)
- The Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)
- The Small Modular Reactor (SMR)
- Other technologies
- Key major incidents that have affected the industry
Nuclear Plant Construction: This can range from two to 7 hours depending on detail required and can cover any of the following topics:
- Structure and key areas of a nuclear power plant
- Nuclear fuel cycle from mining, through enrichment, fuel fabrication, use, and disposal/ recovery
- Primary and secondary cycle
- Nuclear Safety Cases
- Nuclear fabrication classification (Class 1, 2, 3 and non-safety significant)
- Material cleanliness, pitting corrosion and stress corrosion cracking
Preparing The Workforce for Nuclear Work: This will be very much dependent on the type of work you intend doing. We will adapt the training to meet your specific needs but typical areas that need addressing are:
- Cleanliness and Segregation: Why the industry demands segregation of materials and very clean workshops
- Material and Document Traceability and Control: Industry concerns over Counterfeit, Fraudulant and Suspect Items (CFSI) and the requirements to track materials and documents and be able to produce a Certificate of Conformance
- Systematic Approach: All activities, whether manufacturing or support, should have a documented process that is strictly adhered to
- Behavioral Safety and Quality: This is a large topic and covered in more detail in the Behaviours section