What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

The student will acquire knowledge and understand the processes and activities of nuclear fuel management. She/He will develop skills to apply the knowledge acquired to solve and analyze case studies.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

Spécialisation "Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach"

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Spécialisation "Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach"

Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach.

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the wonderful world of the nuclear fuel management, taking advantage of resources available through the Web, based on professional information from organizations like the International Atomic Energy Agency and the World Nuclear Association, among others. What is expected, at the end of it, is that the student can understand the different steps of the fuel cycle, is capable to find updated information and knowledge about the subject of study and has the skills to perform basic calculations of all stages of the nuclear fuel cycle.

Instructeur : Juan Luis François Lacouture

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4 semaines à compléter

à 10 heures par semaine

Série de 3 cours

Approfondissez votre connaissance d’un sujet

des 39 examens de cours de ce programme

niveau Intermédiaire

Certaines connaissances prérequises

4 semaines à compléter

à 10 heures par semaine

Ce que vous apprendrez

The specialized program is divided into three MOOCs:

Front-end of the nuclear fuel cycle, Back-end of the nuclear fuel cycle, and In-core fuel management.

The student will navigate the Integrated Nuclear Fuel Cycle Information System, of the International Atomic Energy Agency, to learn about the nuclear fuel cycle facilities around the world, uranium deposits, including their classification, technical information, detailed geological information on regions, districts, and deposits; and the thorium database, which includes details of thorium deposits and resources in the world. In addition, the student will develop skills to estimate the requirements for materials and services associated with the stages of the nuclear fuel cycle, to perform basic calculations for nuclear fuel and reactor core design, as well as to calculate the levelized nuclear fuel cycle cost.

Projet d'apprentissage appliqué

Based on case studies, one for each of the three MOOCs, assessment tests and practical assignments, the student will discover and understand the different stages of the nuclear fuel cycle, as well as the fundamentals of in-core fuel management.

After completing MOOC 1, the student will be able to calculate the masses of materials associated with each stage of the front-end.

After completing MOOC 2, the student will be able to calculate the composition, the decay heat, and the radiotoxicity of the spent fuel.

After completing MOOC 3, the student will be able to estimate the fuel batch reload fraction and its enrichment for an equilibrium cycle, to perform basic calculations for nuclear fuel and reactor core design, and to calculate the levelized cost of the open (once-through) nuclear fuel cycle.

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Catégorie : Engineering Design Process
Catégorie : Manufacturing Processes
Catégorie : Engineering Calculations

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Spécialisation - série de 3 cours

The specialized program is divided into three MOOCs:

Front-end of the nuclear fuel cycle, Back-end of the nuclear fuel cycle, and In-core fuel management.

Projet d'apprentissage appliqué

After completing MOOC 1, the student will be able to calculate the masses of materials associated with each stage of the front-end.

After completing MOOC 2, the student will be able to calculate the composition, the decay heat, and the radiotoxicity of the spent fuel.

Out of core nuclear fuel management: front end

COURS 1, 10 heures

Ce que vous apprendrez

You will be will be able to recognize and describe the basic principles of the different steps of the front end of the fuel cycle, will be capable to find updated information and knowledge about the subject of study and will have the skills to perform basic calculations of the front end of the nuclear fuel cycle.

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Catégorie : Engineering Calculations

Catégorie : Manufacturing Processes

Out of core nuclear fuel management: back end

COURS 2, 6 heures

Ce que vous apprendrez

After completing this MOOC, the student will be able to recognize and describe the basic principles of the different steps of the back end of the fuel cycle, will be capable to find updated information and knowledge about the subject of study and will have the skills to perform basic calculations of the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle.

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Catégorie : Engineering Calculations

In core nuclear fuel management

COURS 3, 7 heures

Ce que vous apprendrez

Upon completion of this MOOC, students will gain comprehensive knowledge in nuclear fuel management and reactor core design. They will learn to list and understand the basic parameters involved in in-core fuel management, including the estimation of fuel batch reload fraction and enrichment for equilibrium cycles using the linear reactivity method. The course will also cover the core aspects of reactor core design, the stages of fuel reloads design, and the principles of nuclear fuel assembly design, including the role of burnable poisons. Students will delve into the various aspects of fuel assembly design, both radial and axial, and learn to identify and solve optimization problems in these areas using metaheuristic techniques. Additionally, they will explore core loading pattern design, control rod pattern design, and the associated requirements and knowledge rules.

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Catégorie : Engineering Calculations

Catégorie : Engineering Design Process

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Instructeur

Juan Luis François Lacouture

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

4 Cours3 084 apprenants

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