Nuclear Power
Nuclear plants, reactor types (PWR/BWR/VVER), fuel cycle, safety, decommissioning.
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CNP and ACP nuclear reactors: China's domestic PWR development
History and technical specs of China's CNP and ACP pressurized water reactors, developed by CNNC.
Pressurizer: Design, Operation, and Safety Functions in PWRs
Technical overview of the nuclear pressurizer: pressure control mechanisms, steam bubble dynamics, and safety relief systems in PWRs.
Nuclear decommissioning
Overview of nuclear decommissioning processes, costs, funding models, and global challenges.
OPR-1000: Design, Deployment, and Operational History
The OPR-1000 is a South Korean-designed 1000 MWe PWR reactor developed by KHNP and KEPCO based on Combustion Engineering's System 80.
Nuclear entombment: Process, regulations, and case studies
Overview of nuclear entombment as a decommissioning method, including procedures, NRC regulations, and examples like Chernobyl.
Agenzia per la sicurezza nucleare
Defunct Italian government institution for nuclear safety, established in 2009.
Reactor operator: Licensing, training, and operational responsibilities
Overview of the reactor operator profession, covering history, NRC licensing requirements, and operational duties in nuclear power plants.
A2W reactor: Design and operation on the USS Enterprise
The A2W reactor is a Westinghouse naval PWR used on the USS Enterprise, featuring 8 units for propulsion.
OK-150 reactor: Soviet marine PWR design and icebreaker applications
Overview of the OK-150 and OK-900 Soviet marine nuclear reactors used in Russian icebreakers.
Economics of nuclear power plants
Analysis of nuclear power economics: capital costs, LCOE, subsidies, and market risks.
VM reactor: Soviet naval PWR design and submarine applications
Overview of the VM series of Russian nuclear pressurized water reactors used in Soviet Navy submarines.
Isolation condenser: Design, operation, and safety role in BWRs
Technical overview of the isolation condenser system in boiling water reactors, its passive cooling mechanism, and operational challenges.
Rostov Nuclear Power Plant: Operations, Incidents, and Regional Impact
Overview of the Rostov NPP in Russia, its VVER-1000 units, operational history, and major incidents affecting the southern power grid.
Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant: History, Incidents, and Safety
Overview of the Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant in France, covering its UNGG and PWR reactors, major INES 4 incidents, and safety records.
Belene Nuclear Power Plant: Project History, Cancellation, and Legacy
The abandoned Belene Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria, its construction history, cancellation, and equipment reuse.
Garigliano Nuclear Power Plant: Decommissioning and Legacy
History and decommissioning of the Garigliano BWR in Italy, from 1964 operation to 2031 closure.
South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant
South Ukraine NPP: 2850 MW VVER-1000 plant in Mykolaiv Oblast, fuel supply history, and 2022-2025 war impacts.
Civaux Nuclear Power Plant
Profile of the Civaux Nuclear Power Plant in France, its N4 reactor design, operational history, and safety incidents.
Control rods: Operating principles, materials, and safety functions
Overview of control rods in nuclear reactors, covering operating principles, neutron-absorbing materials, and safety mechanisms.
Boiling water reactor safety systems
Technical overview of BWR safety systems, including ECCS, RPS, and containment designs for nuclear power plants.