Principles of Nuclear Power Plants and Small Modular Reactors (SMR) – Leveraging Clean Energy For A Sustainable Tomorrow

By the end of this 5 days training course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental principles of nuclear power generation and describe the evolution of nuclear reactor technologies.
• Describe the structure, systems, and key components of nuclear power plants and explain how these systems interact to safely generate electricity.
• Interpret the role of nuclear energy in the global energy transition and evaluate its contribution to energy security, decarbonisation, and sustainable development goals.
• Apply fundamental reactor physics concepts and reactor operations to understand overall nuclear plant performance.
• Assess nuclear safety, security, and safeguards frameworks and identify key measures used to prevent, mitigate, and manage nuclear incidents and severe accidents.
• Evaluate radioactive waste management strategies and environmental considerations.
• Differentiate between Generation IV and SMR technology categories and designs.
• Analyse the commercial, economic, and business aspects of SMR deployment compared with large reactors.
• Examine regulatory, licensing, siting, safeguards, financing, and decommissioning considerations associated with the development and operation of SMRs.
• Assess future trends, opportunities, and challenges in the nuclear and SMR sectors and evaluate the potential role of SMRs within national and regional energy strategies.

This course has been designed for professionals working to further develop their careers to keep up to date on energy transition:

• Nuclear Engineers seeking to enhance their understanding of SMR.
• Energy Analysts interested in the technical aspects of nuclear energy production.
• Power Plant Operators looking to broaden their knowledge of reactor systems.
• Environmental Engineers focusing on sustainable energy solutions, including nuclear power.
• Policy Makers and Regulators responsible in energy policy development and nuclear safety.
• Project Managers working on planning and implementation of nuclear energy projects.
• Researchers exploring the advancements in nuclear reactor technology.
• Energy Consultants advising on the integration of nuclear power into energy portfolios.

• Basic
• Intermediate

This programme employs a blended learning approach that combines interactive lectures, industry case studies, practical exercises, simulations, group discussions, and team-based activities to maximise participant engagement and learning outcomes. Participants will gain a strong foundation in nuclear reactor technologies including Small Modular Reactors (SMR), nuclear safety, waste management, power plant operations through expert-led sessions and real-world examples. Practical calculation exercises, power plant simulation, and technology assessment workshops will reinforce technical concepts, while collaborative discussions and case studies will encourage critical thinking and knowledge sharing. Quizzes, presentations, and facilitated reviews will be used to assess understanding and ensure effective application of learning in professional environments.

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