General description of the operation of power generation plants. Design basis. Types of nuclear power plants. Reactor core and nuclear characteristics. Types of moderators and structural materials. Control mechanisms of a nuclear reactor. Reactivity coefficients. Reactor coolant system. Coolant pumps. Steam generators, pressurizer, and associated piping. Main steam system. Turbine and electric generator. Chemical and volume control system. Residual heat removal system. Boron recycling system. Safety injection system. Feedwater system. Instrumentation and control. Concepts of advanced reactors (APWR and EPR).

Credits: 2.0 (two)