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Nuclear Reactor Safety Lecture Notes

Nuclear Reactor Safety Lecture Notes

Nuclear Reactor Safety Lecture Notes

This note will focus on understanding the complete nuclear reactor system including the balance of plant, support systems and resulting interdependencies affecting the overall safety of the plant and regulatory oversight. Topics covered includes: Reactor kinetics and control, Fuel depletion and related effects, Reactor energy removal, Design issues, Power cycles for nuclear plants, Boiling water reactors, Safety culture, Current regulatory safety issues.

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