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

• 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 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 major SMR technology categories and designs.
• Analyse the commercial, economic, and business aspects of SMR deployment.
• 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.

• 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.

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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.

Your expert instructor is an internationally recognised nuclear energy expert with more than 30 years of experience spanning nuclear technology, reactor systems, energy economics, safety, radioactive waste management, decommissioning, and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Throughout her distinguished career, she has served in leadership, research, and advisory roles across international organisations, government institutions, research centres, and the nuclear industry.

From 2016 to 2023, your instructor served as Unit Head of 3E Analysis at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, where she led multidisciplinary teams evaluating the role of nuclear energy in sustainable development, climate change mitigation, energy security, and the transition to low-carbon energy systems. During her tenure, she directed the development of several flagship IAEA publications, including Climate Change and Nuclear Power, Nuclear Energy for a Net Zero World, and Financing Nuclear Investments in Evolving Electricity Markets.

Currently an independent nuclear expert based in Vienna, your instructor advises governments not-for-profit organisations, and private-sector clients on SMR deployment, techno-economic assessments, nuclear safety, waste management, decommissioning, and energy market analysis. She has recently supported assignments from the Governments of Austria and The Netherlands, EDF Cyclife, Allseas, and the Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment.

A respected trainer and speaker, your instructor has delivered numerous international workshops, technical meetings, and executive-level training programmes on nuclear power, reactor technologies, energy economics, and SMR business cases. She holds a Doctorate in Nuclear Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, and a Master’s Degree in Applied Physics from Delft University of Technology.

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