Principles of Nuclear Power Plant Operations and Design for Small Modular Reactors (SMR) – Leveraging Clean Energy For A Sustainable Tomorrow

• Comprehend the principal concepts of nuclear engineering as they apply to power generation.
• Recognize the global status of nuclear power and the strategic role of SMRs.
• Operate a nuclear reactor educational simulator, understanding both normal and transient behaviours.
• Engage in informed discussions about current innovations, industry trends, and the future of SMRs.

• Nuclear Engineers who seeking to enhance their understanding of power plant operations.
• Energy Analysts who interest in the technical aspects of nuclear energy production.
• Power Plant Operators who looking to broaden their knowledge of reactor systems.
• Environmental Engineers who focus on sustainable energy solutions, including nuclear power.
• Policy Makers and Regulators who involve in energy policy development and nuclear safety.
• Project Managers who involve in the planning and implementation of nuclear energy projects.
• Researchers who explore the advancements in nuclear reactor technology.
• Technicians who involve in the maintenance and operation of nuclear power plants.
• Energy Consultants who involve in advising on the integration of nuclear power into energy portfolios.

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This course is designed to foster a deep learning experience through a “learning by doing” philosophy, ensuring that theoretical knowledge is solidified through practical application. This approach is articulated through:

• Interactive Lectures: Participants will engage with technical presentations that facilitate a clear understanding of complex concepts.
• Simulator Training: A hands-on simulator will serve as a virtual training ground, allowing participants to apply theoretical knowledge to realistic scenarios.
• Programming Exercises: Basic programming tasks related to reactor physics will enhance participants technical skills and understanding of reactor physics.
• Collaborative Learning: Group exercises will foster teamwork and collective problem-solving, mirroring real-world nuclear plant operation dynamics.
• Continuous Assessment: Real-time feedback during simulator sessions will ensure participants can monitor their progress and understanding.

Your Expert Course Leader is an internationally recognised nuclear energy expert with more than 30 years of experience spanning reactor technology, nuclear economics, safety, waste management, decommissioning, and energy policy. She has held senior leadership positions within the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Netherlands’ Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group (NRG), and leading international advisory organisations.

From 2016 to 2023, she served as Unit Head of 3E Analysis at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, where she led initiatives examining nuclear energy’s role in sustainable development, climate change mitigation, energy security, and net-zero transitions. She directed the development of flagship IAEA publications including Climate Change and Nuclear Power, Nuclear Energy for a Net Zero World, and Financing Nuclear Investments in Evolving Electricity Markets.

Prior to the IAEA, she held several senior management positions at NRG in the Netherlands, leading major international projects involving Generation IV reactor systems, high-temperature gas-cooled reactors, nuclear safety assessments, radioactive waste management, and decommissioning programmes. Among her notable achievements were the design and safety analysis of the Dutch ACACIA high-temperature reactor concept, reactor design and cost evaluation studies for utility clients in Germany and Qatar, and technical contributions to post-Fukushima nuclear stress tests.

Since 2023, she has operated as a subject matter expert, advising governments and industry on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), nuclear economics, environmental assessments, decommissioning strategies, and advanced reactor technologies. Her recent projects include assignments for the Dutch Ministry of Climate and Green Growth, Austrian nuclear authorities, Allseas, EDF Cyclife, and international nuclear development programmes in Kenya.

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