ACADs (08-006) Covered
Keywords
Chemical and volume control, circulating water, condensate, containment,
containment sprat, control rod drive, emergency core cooling, emergency power,
feedwater, PWR, BWR.
Description
The purpose of this class is to familiarize students with the general components of a
pressurized water reactor plant.
Supporting Material
1.2.1.1 1.2.1.2 1.2.1.3 1.2.1.4 1.2.1.5 1.2.1.6 1.2.1.7 1.2.1.8
1.2.1.10 1.2.1.11 1.2.1.14 1.2.1.15 1.2.1.18 1.2.1.19 4.2.7.1 4.2.7.1.3
4.2.7.1.4 4.2.7.1.5 4.2.7.1.8 4.2.7.1.9 4.2.7.1.11 4.2.7.1.12 4.2.7.1.13 4.2.7.1.14
4.2.7.1.20 4.2.7.1.2
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4.2.7.1.22 4.2.7.1.24 4.2.7.1.25 4.2.7.1.29 4.2.7.1.31 4.2.7.1.36
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TERMINAL OBJECTIVES
•Students will understand various PWR systems and the operation of each.
•Students will understand the differences between PWR and BWR reactor
plants.
PWR SYSTEMS
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ENABLING OBJECTIVES
•State the mechanism for steam generation in a PWR.
•Using simplified diagrams, identify and explain the purpose of the major
components and equipment involved with a PWR.
•Identify the equipment used to control reactor power.
•Exhibit a basic understanding of steam generator theory and operation.
•Exhibit a basic understanding of pressurizer theory and operation.
•Compare and contrast PWR and BWR reactor plant design with
advantages and disadvantages of each.
PWR SYSTEMS
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GENERAL PLANT OVERVIEW
PWR SYSTEMS
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WESTINGHOUSE 2-LOOP PLANT OVERVIEW
PWR SYSTEMS