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  • 1

    Welcome

    • Before we begin...

    • Site Navigation Video

    • Ed Puzzle Login Instructions

    • Observers and Observations

    • Trainee Introductions
  • 2

    Schedule

    • Course Schedule (PDF Version)

    • Course Schedule (Exel Version)
  • 3

    Reference Materials

    • NRC BWR Equation Sheet

    • NUREG 1123 BWR KA Catalog

    • Steam Tables - English Engineering Units Section

    • Steam Tables SI Units and Mollier Diagram

    • GFE Test Breakdown

    • Mollier Diagram

    • Paul's Thermo and Reactor Theory Review Notes

    • Paul's Thermodynamics and Reactor Theory Study Documents

    • Systems References
  • 4

    Student Requested Files and Demo's

    • GP Solutions Manual (Dated)
  • 5

    Thermodynamics - Chapter 1 Units and Properties

    • Units and Properties Student Files

    • Thermo Chapter 1 Units and Properties #1 up to Temperature

    • Thermo Chapter 1 Units and Properties # 2 Temperature Rev 2

    • Thermo Chapter 1 Units and Properties #3 Pressure

    • Thermo Chapter 1 Units and Properties Practice Quiz #1

    • Thermo Chapter 1 Units and Properties #4 Level Detectors

    • Thermo Chapter 1 Units and Properties Practice Quiz #2 Tank Levels

    • Thermo Chapter 1 Units and Properties #5 Energy Work Power
  • 6

    Thermodynamics - Chapter 2 General Energy Concepts

    • Basic Energy Concepts Student Files

    • Basic Energy Concepts #0.1 PWR vs BWR Objective Discussion

    • Thermo Chapter 2 Basic Energy Concepts #1

    • Thermo Basic Energy Concepts #2 State and Phase

    • Thermo Basic Energy Concepts #3 Conservation of Energy Steady Flow system

    • Thermo Basic Energy Concepts #4 Non Steady Flow TS Diagrams

    • Thermo Basic Energy Concepts #5 Heat Capacity and Specific Heat Capacity

    • Thermo Basic Energy Concepts #6 NRC TS Diagram Questions
  • 7

    Thermodynamics - Chapter 3 Steam

    • Steam Student Files

    • Thermodynamics - Chapter 3 Steam #1 Gas Laws

    • Heating of water to saturation Demonstration

    • Thermodynamics - Chapter 3 Steam #2 Definitions

    • Steam 3 Steam Tables introduction (Saturated Tables 1 and 2)

    • Steam 4 Steam Tables Introduction (Superheat and Compressed Liquid Table 3)

    • Steam Tables - Linear Interpolation Tips

    • Steam 5 Steam Quality

    • Steam 6 Ts Diagram

    • Steam 7 Mollier Diagram

    • Steam Quiz

    • B7759 or P7759 Problem Explanation
  • 8

    Thermodynamics - Chapter 4 Processes

    • Processes Student Files

    • Processes 1 Ideal vs Real Process and the Boiler Process

    • Processes 2 Nozzles SJAE Jet Pumps

    • Process 2.1 Air Ejector

    • Processes 3 Turbine #1 work Calculation and Mollier

    • Processes 3 Turbine #2 Components and Design w Comments

    • Processes 3 Turbine #3 Impulse vs Reaction Blades Only (Optional)

    • Processes 4 Pump work and efficiency

    • Processes 5 Condenser and Subcooling

    • Processes 6 Throttling

    • Processes Quiz
  • 9

    Thermodynamics - Chapter 5 Cycles

    • Thermodynamic Cycles Student Files

    • Thermodynamic Cycles #1 Beginning through Carnot

    • Thermodynamic Cycles #2 Rankine Cycle

    • Thermodynamic Cycles #3 Improving efficiency and Protecting the Turbine

    • Thermodynamic Cycles Quiz
  • 10

    Thermodynamics - Chapter 6 Statics and Dynamics

    • Statics and Dynamics Student Files

    • Statics and Dynamics 1 Objectives to Viscosity

    • Statics and Dynamics 2 Viscosity of a Fluid

    • Statics and Dynamics 3 Laminar vs Turbulent flow and headloss

    • Statics and Dynamics 4 Reynolds number and flow

    • Statics and Dynamics 5 Head Terms and Headloss

    • Statics and Dynamics 6 Finish Headloss, Total Pressure and flow measurement

    • Statics and Dynamics 7 Two Phase Flow slip ratio and differential shock video

    • Statics and Dynamics 7.1 Shrink and Swell

    • Statics and Dynamics 8 Introduction to pumps

    • Statics and Dynamics 9 Centrifugal Pump Introduction

    • Statics and Dynamics 10 Positive Displacement Pumps Types and Basic Operation

    • Statics and Dynamics 11 Pump Cavitation suction valve closing

    • Statics and Dynamics 12 Centrifugal Pump Laws and Centrifugal Characteristic Curve

    • Statics and Dynamics 13 PDP Pump work and Efficiency w Objective Review

    • Statics and Dynamics Sample Problems B925, B79, B6241, B479, B7745, B680, B7690
  • 11

    Thermodynamics - Chapter 7 Heat Transfer & Heat Exchangers

    • Heat Transfer and Hx and Condenser Student Files

    • Heat Transfer 1 Modes of heat transfer

    • Modes of Heat Transfer Sample Problems with Solutions

    • Heat Transfer 2 fundamentals of heat transfer

    • Fundamentals of Heat Transfer sample problems with explanations

    • Heat Transfer 3 Conduction Convection Thermal Conductivity

    • Heat Transfer 4 Heat Exchanger Construction

    • Plate Heat Exchanger Design and Construction (Optional)

    • Heat Transfer 5 Temperature Characteristics of Hx Types

    • Heat Transfer 6 Startup and Shutdown and Leaks

    • Heat Transfer 7 Condensers

    • Heat Transfer 8 Core Thermal Power Calculation

    • Heat Transfer and Heat Exchangers and Condensers Question Review/explanations
  • 12

    Thermodynamics - Chapter 8 Thermal Hydraulics

    • Thermal Hydraulics Student Files

    • Thermal Hydraulics 1 Pool Boiling and Heat Transfer Review

    • Thermal Hydraulics 2 Forced Circulation Profile

    • Thermal Hydraulics 3 Core Inlet Subcooling and Void Fraction

    • Thermal Hydraulics Part 4 Fuel channel temperature profile

    • Thermal Hydraulics Part 5 Forced flow and flow resistance

    • Thermal Hydraulics Part 6 Core Orifices and Bypass Flow.

    • Thermal Hydraulics Part 7 Natural Circulation and Coolant Stratification

    • 293008 B6646 and B7046 Solved

    • 293008 B5648 Core Orifices and Critical Power

    • 293008 B1888 CHF Variation from bottom to top of core
  • 13

    Thermodynamics - Chapter 9 Thermal Limits

    • Thermal Limits Student References

    • Core Thermal Limits 1 Intro and Peaking Factors

    • Core Thermal Limits 2 LHGR and MFLPD

    • Core Thermal Limits 3 APLHGR and MAPRAT

    • Core Thermal Limits 4 CPR part 1

    • Core Thermal Limits 4 CPR part 2

    • Core Thermal Limits 5 Thermal Time Constant

    • Core Thermal Limits 6 Pellet Clad Interaction and PCIOMR
  • 14

    Thermodynamics - Chapter 10 Brittle Fracture

    • Brittle Fracture Student Files

    • Brittle Fracture 1 Introduction and Objectives

    • Brittle Fracture 2 Stress Strain curve and definitions

    • Brittle Fracture 3 Crystalline structure and grains introduction

    • Brittle Fracture 4 - Metal Properties and Grain Structures

    • Brittle Fracture 4 Final part and sample problems
  • 15

    Reactor Theory - Chapter 1 Neutrons

    • Student Reference Information (PPT, PDF of PPT, Student Guide, Exam Questions)

    • Neutrons 1 Introduction, Atomic Structure, Nuclear Force and Stability

    • Neutrons 2 Radioactive Decay and Half Lives

    • Neutrons 2.1 Decay Constant, Half Life and Decay curve

    • Neutrons 3 Mass Defect, Binding Energy and Binding energy per nucleon.

    • Neutrons 4 Neutron interactions (Scattering, Absorption)

    • Neutrons 5 Micro and Macroscopic Cross Sections and Mean Free Path

    • Neutrons 6 Fission Model, Fissile vs Fissionable and Typical fission energy distribution

    • Neutrons 7 Fission Product Yield Curve and Equilibrium concentration

    • Neutrons 8 Neutron Classification Prompt Delayed Thermal TESTABLE!!!!

    • Neutrons 9 Moderation TESTABLE !!

    • Neutrons 10 Flux Distribution and Reaction Rate
  • 16

    Reactor Theory - Chapter 2 Neutron Lifecycle

    • Neutron Lifecycle Student Files

    • Neutron Lifecycle 1 - Introduction and keff

    • Neutron Lifecycle 2 - Fast Fission Factor (E)

    • Neutron Lifecycle 3 - Fast Non-Leakage Probability (Lf)

    • Neutron Lifecycle 4 - Resonance Escape Probability (p)

    • Neutron Lifecycle 5 - Thermal Non-Leakage Probability

    • Neutron Lifecycle 6 Thermal Utilization Factor

    • Neutron Lifecycle 7 - Reproduction Factor

    • Neutron Lifecycle 8 Example of Keff Calculation and Keff vs state of reactor

    • Neutron Lifecycle 9 - K infinite and six factor table

    • Neutron Lifecycle 10 - Keff and Reactivity equations and sample problems

    • Neutron Lifecycle 11 Kexcess and excess reactivity with shutdown margin

    • Neutron Lifecycle 12 Sample Problems up through SDM definition.

  • 17

    Reactor Theory Chapter 3 - Reactor Kinetics and Source Neutrons

    • Reactor Kinetics Student References

    • Reactor Kinetics 1 - Source Neutrons

    • Reactor Kinetics 2 - Introduction to Subcritical Multiplication

    • Reactor Kinetics 3 - Shutdown Neutron Level subcritical multiplication formula and samples

    • Reactor Kinetics 4 - Reactor Startup behavior and Thumbrules

    • Reactor Kinetics 5 - Final Reactivity to Count Rate Thumb rule supercriticality

    • Reactor Kinetics 6 - Delayed N Fraction, Average Delayed N Fraction, Effective Delayed N Fraction

    • Reactor Kinetics 7 - Power equation, Period and doubling time with examples

    • Reactor Kinetics 8 - Period equation and prompt critical with sample problems

    • Reactor Kinetics 9 Prompt Jump, Prompt Drop, Scram Curve and SUR to Period Conversion

    • B3451 B127 B249 and B1451 Tutorial
  • 18

    Reactor Theory Chapter 4 Reactivity Coefficients

    • Reactivity Coefficients Student References

    • Reactivity Coefficients 1 Introduction and Mod Temp Coefficient Definition

    • Reactivity Coefficients 2 Overmoderated and Undermoderated on Mod/Fuel ratio curve

    • Reactivity Coefficients 3 - Changes in Mod Temp Coefficient and Sample NRC Questions

    • Reactivity Coefficients 4 - Doppler up to changes

    • Reactivity Coefficients 5 - Doppler changes and sample questions

    • Reactivity Coefficients 6 - Void Coefficient all including samples

    • Reactivity Coefficients 7 - Power Coefficient and first to act discussion for transients
  • 19

    Reactor Theory Chapter 5 - Control Rods

    • Control Rods - Student References

    • Control Rods 1 - Introduction and Absorber Material Used

    • Control Rods 2 - Reactivity effect and power response to movement of Control Rods

    • Control Rods 3 - Notch to Position and CR Classification: deep, shallow or intermediate.

    • Control Rods 4 - Scram and Control Rod Density Definitions

    • Control Rods 5 - Differential Rod worth and Integral rod worth. DRW Formula calc

    • Control Rod 6 - Changes in Rod Worth (DRW(

    • Control Rod 7 - Flux Shaping and Deep vs Shallow rod motion
  • 20

    Reactor Theory Chapter 6 - Fission Product Poisons

    • Fission Product Poisons Student References

    • Fission Product Poisons 1 - Definition and Characteristics

    • Fission Product Poisons 2 Xenon Production Terms

    • Fission Product Poisons 3 Xenon Removal Terms

    • Fission Product Poisons 4 Equilibrium Xenon

    • Fission Product Poisons 5 Xenon Free startup and xenon response to a shutdown

    • Fission Product Poisons 5.1 Sample Problems for SU and SD Xenon

    • Fission Product Poisons 7 Startup with Xenon and CRW impact

    • Fission Product Poisons 8 Sm 149 and comparison
  • 21

    Reactor Theory Chapter 7 - Fuel Depletion and Burnable Poisons

    • Fuel Depletion and Burnable Poisons Student References

    • Fuel Depletion and Burnable Poisons Lecture
  • 22

    Reactor Theory Chapter 8 - Reactor Operational Physics

    • Reactor Operational Physics Student References

    • Reactor Operational Physics 1 Approach to Criticality

    • Reactor Operational Physics 2 M and inverse M

    • Reactor Operational Physics 3 Rx Criticality

    • Reactor Operational Physics 4 Intermediate operations

    • Reactor Operational Physics 5 Heatup operations

    • Reactor Operational Physics 6 Power Ascension

    • Reactor Operational Physics 7 Scram Response

    • Reactor Operational Physics 8 normal shutdown and decay heat

    • Reactor Operational Physics 9 Shutdown Margin

    • Reactor Operational Physics and Neutron Lifecycle SDM Questions
  • 23

    Components Chapter 1 - Valves

    • Student Files

    • Valve Knowledges

    • Valves Part 2 - Parts of a Valve

    • P1704 (B1802) Check Closed simple

    • Valves Part 3 - Packing

    • Valves Part 3 Cont.

    • P7651 (B7651) Non rising steam rev 2

    • Valves 4 - Safety and Relief

    • P3401 (B3401) Valves blowdown

    • P6701 B6701 Relief valve

    • Valves Part 5 - MOV

    • Valve Part 6 - Solenoid Valves and AOV

    • P1602 (B1404) Check closed

    • P7302 (B7302) Three Valve Problem

    • P7711 (B7711)

    • P4201 (B4201)

    • P5901 (B5901) AOV

    • Volumetric Flow rate dp

    • P7631 and P3304 (B7631 and B3304)

    • P4201 (B4201)

    • P7731 (B7731 Bench test a valve)

    • P7781 (B7781) 3 valves (Plus 1)
  • 24

    Components Chapter 2 - Sensors and Detectors

    • Sensors and Detectors Student References

    • Sensors and Detectors 1 Introduction and Thermometers

    • Thermocouple and RTD Basics

    • Sensors and Detectors 2 Thermocouples and RTD circuits and failures

    • Sensors and Detectors 3 Pressure Detectors

    • Sensors and Detectors 4 Level DP Detectors #1 Rev 1

    • Sensors and Detectors 4.1 Level DP detectors 2

    • Sensors and Detectors 5 Flow Detectors Introduction and DP to V relationship

    • Sensors and Detectors 5.1 Flow Elements and Samples

    • Sensors and Detectors 7 Position Detectors Limit Reed LVDT

    • How Limit Switches work animation (optional)

    • Sensors and Detectors 6 Radiation Detectors Scintilation and Gas Filled Intro

    • Sensors and Detectors 6.1 Gas Amplification Curve Explained

    • Sensors and Detectors 6.2 Sample Gas Amplification Questions

    • Sensors and Detectors 6.3 Personal Monitoring Devices SRPD Questions

    • Sensors and Detectors 6.4 Radiation Monitor Nuclear Instrumentation
  • 25

    Components Chapter 3 - Controllers and Positioners

    • Student Files

    • Controller Knowledges

    • Controllers and Positioners Part 1 - A degree of freedom

    • Emphasing you have a degree of freedom (second time)

    • P7734 (B7734) (Direct Reverse Valve letdown)

    • Controllers and Positioners Part 2 - Degree freedom, direct and reverse

    • P7792 (B7792) Replaced direct vale with reverse

    • P1117 (B1116) lbf per in2 area calculation

    • P7783 (B7783) Reverse direct drain

    • Controllers and Positioners Part 4 - Open and Closed Loops

    • P417 (B417) speed sensor fails low, turbine speeds up

    • P1217 (B1416) Purpose of valve positioner

    • P3215 (B3216)

    • P4508 (B4508) Simple bistable dead band

    • P2415 (B2415)

    • Logic Gates In General Explained
  • 26

    Chapter 3.1 Controller and Positioner Sample Problems Explained

    • B2415 (P2419) Bistable Control

    • B7734 Proportional Direct Acting

    • B7744 Using wrong type component DA to RA

    • B7792 Explained similar to B7744

    • B7783 Explained

    • B7772 Explained

    • B6208 Explained

    • B7712 Explained

    • B1116 Explained

    • B1416 Explained

    • B417 Explained

    • B4509 Explained

    • B3216 Explained

    • B7763 Logic Gate problem Explained
  • 27

    Components Chapter 4 - Pumps

    • Pumps Student Files

    • Pumps 1 - Objectives

    • Pumps 2 - Head vs Pressure

    • Pumps 3 - Centrifugal Pumps Overview

    • Pumps 4 - Suction Head and Suction Lift

    • Cavitation Intro

    • Pumps 5 - Cavitation what is it, NPSHa, NPSHr Definition

    • Cavitation - Check out the Discussion Question

    • Question

    • Pumps 6 - Said another way, NPSHa

    • Pumps 7 - NPSHa, NPSHr questions

    • Pumps 8 - Memory Aid NPSHr and NPSHa Figure

    • Pumps 9 - NPSHa, NPSHr PowerPoint Definitions (3rd Times a Charm)

    • P5511 (B5510)

    • B4410 NPSHA Calculation Question

    • P5211 (B5210) Pump

    • Pumps 10 - Pump Design

    • Ed Puzzle login Information

    • Ed Puzzle Login Walkthrough

    • Centrifugal Pumps

    • Pumps 11 - PDP and Pump Laws

    • Pumps 12 - Pump and System Curves

    • Pumps 13 - Pump and System Curve Part ii

    • P7655 (B7655)

    • B1221

    • B2017

    • B6910

    • Water Hammer

    • Keep up the great work!
  • 28

    Components Chapter 7 - Demineralizers and Ion Exchangers

    • Student References - Demins and Ion Exchangers

    • Demineralizers and Ion Exchangers 1 Purpose theory and DF

    • Ion Exchange (Read the note in the beginning as there is no sound)

    • Powdex Resin Pre-Coat, Service and Backwash

    • Demineralizers and Ion Exchangers 2 DP monitoring and temperature impacts
  • 29

    Chapter 5.1 Electrical Theory Background Information

    • Electric Basics Intro

    • What's the goal with these videos?

    • Voltage, Current, Energy Basics Visualized

    • Resistors (Think resist the current-electron flow)

    • What is Reactance? (Think resistance to the current flow of a different type)

    • Inductors 1 (That's a coil...)

    • Capacitors

    • Capacitors Visualized

    • Inductors 2 (Coils in AC)

    • Inductors 1 (Please watch me again...)

    • Inductors Visual

    • Inductors Visual with questions (Skip)

    • 3-Phase AC Grid Delivered Power Visualized

    • Resistors, Inductors, and Capacitors in an AC Circuit Visualized

    • RLC Electric Basics (Summary Take Aways...)
  • 30

    Components Chapter 5.2 - Motors & Generators

    • Student Files

    • Motors and Generators Part 1

    • Motors and Generators Part 2 RLC - Electric Basics

    • B828 Definition of Electron Flow

    • Motors and Generators Part 3 - Current Flow and Right Hand Rule

    • Motors and Generators 4 - What makes a motor motor or a Generator Generate

    • P2127 (B1326) Shaft Seizes

    • Motors and Generators Part 5 - DC Motor

    • Motors and Generators Part 6 - DC Motor

    • Motors and Generators Part 7 - Induction Motor

    • Motors and Generators Part 8 - Induction Motor

    • Shaft Seizure

    • Motors and Generators Part 9 - Causes of Excessive Current

    • P7785 (B7785) and P7635 (B7635) decopling, Reverse, Running, Starting Current Anaylsis

    • P7635 (B7635) Effects of Decrease Voltage on Motor Ampherage

    • Motors and Generators Part 10 - Stator Insulation Breakdown and P1028 (B1526)

    • Motors and Generators Part 11 Star Delta Configuration

    • Starting Current With Wye (Star) Delta Connections

    • P3331 (B3327) Frequent Motor Start Precaution

    • Motors and Generators Part 12 - Amperage Draw and FHP

    • P428 (B2030) FHP

    • Motors and Generators Part 14 - Excessive Current and Breakdown

    • B1526 (P1028) Winding Break Down at Excessive Temperatures

    • P7774 (B7774) I2R Loss with Increasing Current

    • Motors and Generators Part 15 - Inductive Loads on the Grid What is Reactive Load

    • P1928 (B226) Slipping a pole

    • Motors and Generators Part 16 - RLC - Electric Basics

    • Motors and Generators Part 17 - Synchronous Motor (Same Construction as a Generator)

    • Motors and Generators Part 18 - Power Triangle

    • Generator

    • P1928 (B226) What does underexcited mean

    • P1428 (B1830) MW MVARS

    • Motors and Generators Part 19 - pf - Power Factor - P7684 (B7684)

    • B4015 Solving a Power Triangle

    • B2929 Power Factor

    • P7644 (B7644) Power Factor Question

    • B7805 Another Power Factor

    • Motor Generators Part 20 - Transformers

    • Transformers

    • P7605 (B7605) Reading Breaking HP Curve to Imply Current

    • P7794 (B7794) Degraded Supply Voltage

    • P6114 (B6114) Power Factor Closer to 1.0

    • P7214 (B7214) Axial Fan

    • P2611 (B228) Reason to Minimize Frequent Starts
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    Components Chapter 8 - Breakers Relays & Disconnects

    • Breakers Relays and Disconnects - Student References

    • Breakers Relays Disconnects Introduction Objectives and Disconnect Switches

    • Breakers Relays Disconnects Disconnects 2 - NRC Questions for Disconnects

    • Breakers Relays Disconnects 2.1 Medium Voltage "Load Break" Disconnect Switch

    • Breakers Relays Disconnects 2.2 High Voltage "No Load" Disconnects Opening

    • Breakers Relays Disconnects 2.3 161KV "No Load" Disconnect closing

    • Breakers Relays Disconnects 2.4 Various Style "No Load" High Voltage Disonnects Operating

    • Bkrs Relays Disconnects 3 basic circuit breaker design and operation

    • Breakers Relays Disconnects 3.1 GE Magneblast Medium Voltage Breaker Operation in Shop

    • Breakers Relays Disconnects 3.2 Low Voltage Breaker Being Racked Out

    • Breakers Relays Disconnects 3.3 Medium Voltage Breaker racked out and in with test position

    • Bkrs Relays Disconnects 4 - NRC Breaker Questions loss of control power

    • Bkrs Relays Disconnects 5 - Breaker Racking and Indication questions

    • Bkrs Relays Disconnects 6 - Paralleling Operations

    • Bkrs Relays Disconnects 6.1 - Out of Phase breaker closing and subsequent damage

    • Bkrs Relays Disconnects 7 Thermal Overloads

    • Bkrs Relays Disconnects 8 Electrical Relays

    • Bkrs Relays Disconnects 9 - Basic Schematic Reading and Safe work practices.