In core nuclear fuel management
Master nuclear reactor core design and fuel management strategies for optimal performance and safety in nuclear power operations.
Master nuclear reactor core design and fuel management strategies for optimal performance and safety in nuclear power operations.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Master fuel batch reload calculations
Optimize core loading patterns
Design effective fuel assemblies
Implement control rod strategies
Analyze reactor core performance
Apply optimization techniques
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.8 Hours PreRecorded video
6 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This advanced course covers comprehensive aspects of nuclear fuel management and reactor core design. Students learn about fuel batch reload strategies, linear reactivity methods, and core design optimization. The curriculum includes detailed study of fuel assembly design, core loading patterns, and control rod configurations, with emphasis on practical applications and industry-standard approaches.
Introduction and first approach to in core fuel management
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Reactor core design
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Fuel assembly design
Module 3 · 25 Minutes to complete
Core loading pattern design
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Control rod pattern design
Module 5 · 52 Minutes to complete
Economics of the nuclear fuel cycle
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Esteemed Nuclear Engineering Professor
Juan Luis François Lacouture is a full-time professor at the Facultad de Ingeniería at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), where he has established himself as a leading figure in the field of nuclear engineering. He is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Sistema Nacional de Investigadores (Level III), the Academia de Ingeniería de México, the Academia Mexicana de Ciencias, and the Academia Internacional de Energía Nuclear. His research interests focus on critical areas such as the design and analysis of nuclear reactors, nuclear fuel management, advanced fuel cycle design, and the production of hydrogen using nuclear energy.On Coursera, Juan Luis offers specialized courses in nuclear fuel management, including In-core Nuclear Fuel Management, Out of Core Nuclear Fuel Management: Back End, and Out of Core Nuclear Fuel Management: Front End. These courses aim to provide students with comprehensive knowledge about the nuclear fuel cycle, enabling them to perform essential calculations and understand the principles underlying fuel management in nuclear reactors. Through his expertise and commitment to education, Juan Luis plays a vital role in training the next generation of engineers in this critical field.
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