587-02 - PWR and BWR Operation and Design
Learning objectives
- Explain the basic operation of a Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) nuclear power plant
- Describe the containment structure of a PWR nuclear power plant
- Describe the reactor pressure vessel of a PWR nuclear power plant
- Explain the operation of the recirculation pumps in a PWR nuclear power plant
- Explain the function of the pressurizer in a PWR nuclear power plant
- Explain the function of the steam generators in a PWR nuclear power plant
- Describe the basic operation of a Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) nuclear power plant
- Describe the pressure vessel of a BWR
- Explain the function and operation of the recirculation jet pumps of a BWR
- Describe the fuel rods used in PWRs and BWRs
- Explain how the reactivity is controlled in PWRs and BWRs
Course overview
The PWR and BWR Operation and Design training course describes the design and operations of the two most common nuclear power plant designs: the pressurized water reactor and the boiling water reactor. This course explains the operating principles for both reactor types.
PWR and BWR Operation and Design are part of the Nuclear Energy training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 50 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English