0. Pilot training for students within CORONA
Rositsa Minakova
KNPP Training Centre
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1. Purpose of the CORONA Project
Euratom Programme for Nuclear Research and Training Activities
Establishment of a Regional Center of Competence (RCC) for VVER Technology and Nuclear Applications
The center will be recognized by EU nuclear sector and will develop and implement training schemes for VVER specifics in cooperation with local, national and international training and educational organizations
The tasks and responsibilities of the RCC will include also support and services for preservation and transfer of VVER related nuclear knowledge
Euratom Programme for Nuclear Research and Training Activities
Topic: Fission : Euratom Fission Training Schemes (EFTS) in nuclear energy and radiation protection
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2. Training Schemes Related Activities
WP1: Identification of the training needs for target groups
WP2-5: Development and implementation the training schemes for groups A, B, C and D
WP6: Creation of Knowledge management portal for VVER technology
WP7: Assessment and recommendations for RCC sustainable development
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3. Training schemes scope
The training schemes presents a training program, set of courses, training materials, training aids and various forms of training activities designed to meet the requirements regarding necessary professional knowledge and skills.
Tasks related to Training schemes development and implementation:
Develop a training program and respective training materials for the target groups
Deliver a pilot training
Validate the training programmes
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4. Target groups Group A (WP 2): Group B (WP 3): Group C (WP 4):
Specialized training on specific VVER technology aspects for nuclear professionals and researchers
Group B (WP 3):
Basic training on VVER technology specifics for non-nuclear professionals and subcontractors
Group C (WP 4):
Specialized technical training on VVER technology for students studying nuclear disciplines
Group D (WP 5):
Safety culture and Soft skills training (leadership, human performance, self assessment, training skills, knowledge management etc.) – integrated in training schemes A,B and C
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5. WP4: Specialized training on VVER technology for students
Training schemes for target group C:
C1: Basic training scheme on VVER technology for power and non-power nuclear students
C2: Basic training scheme on VVER technology for non-nuclear students
WP 4 leader:
MEPHI (Russia)
Involved Partners
KNPP (Bulgaria); AEKI (Hungary); INRNE (Bulgaria);JRC-IE (EC); CVREZ (Czech Republic); PMD (Austria);TECNATOM (Spain)
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6. WP4 Training schemes - Goals
Extension of the possibilities for the universities to conduct the study in real working conditions and using real equipment;
Wider usage of the available resource base of the specialized training centers;
Time reduction to provide specialized training after possible employment of the young specialist in a nuclear facility.
There is a strong need for high level training of young specialists in the nuclear sector. Major industrial organisations have the means, both in terms of expertise and finance, to hire young engineers and to train them for the specific duties, through a combination of in-house programmes, training courses available on the market, and, not to be neglected, on-the-job training.
Training shall follow the education and universities can therefore play a key role in training, along with industry. Here also synergies would be beneficial, on the basis of well defined and agreed requirements.
The development of close cooperation with the training organizations/universities, creating employees for the nuclear field and the “transfer” of some academic study to working environment will provide: (see slide)
The EU CORONA Project meets these challenges through development and implementation of training scheme for specialized training of students, joining the efforts of various players in the nuclear field, the project partners MEPhI, Kozloduy NPP, INRNE, Risk Engineering, etc.
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7. WP4 Training schemes - Purpose
using different forms of training to enhance and overbuild the knowledge obtained in educational institutions
to create enough competences of students for successful activity in nuclear branch
to create adequate attitude and understanding of the safety aspects of nuclear power
This shall be achieved through transfer of specialized knowledge on operation regimes, radiation protection; RAW management; fuel management; nuclear safety; safety analyses to the students, and at the same time to create skills related to the specific equipment, systems and processes.
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8. WP4 Training schemes - stages
Applied approach
Systematic Approach to Training (SAT)
The Outputs
Analysis: list of competencies for groups C1 and C2
Design: training programs (Learning outcomes, List of courses and training units)
Development: Select and collect appropriate available training courses; develop additional training materials or new courses in the frame of the project
Implementation: Conducting pilot courses to evaluate the developed programs and training materials
Evaluation: Recommendation for training schemes improvement and RCC further development
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9. Basic training scheme on VVER technology for power and non-power nuclear students
Specialized training of last-year students of bachelor’s or master’s degree, studying nuclear specialties: nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, and others related directly to the nuclear technology
The graduates may be claimed by NPP sections involved into operation, maintenance and safety validation of nuclear power facilities
The qualification level to be achieved: part of the competences defined for Group A1 Basic training scheme on VVER technology for nuclear professionals
The qualification level to be achieved after completion of the requested training covers part of the competences defined for Group A1 Basic training scheme on VVER technology for nuclear professionals referring to:
Safety Principles of Nuclear Facility
Nuclear Facility theory and technology
Nuclear Facility Components and Equipment
Nuclear Facility Systems
Nuclear fuel and RAW management
Non-proliferation
Safety culture and soft skills
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10. Structure of training program and related training materials
Part 1. Common basic courses: acquiring (in some cases, for restoring and/or updating) basic general knowledge and competencies needed for successful future activity at nuclear dangerous facilities
Part 2. Two-step educational process on two consecutive training cycles; Special nuclear knowledge; basic general propositions about contemporary VVER technologies and some applications of nuclear technologies
Part 3. Advanced Training in VVER-technology: analysis and simulation of different aspects related with safety of VVER technologies
The training materials for the Program “Specialized technical training on VVER technology for students studying nuclear disciplines” consist of three main parts. The first part (Common basic courses) applies to all target groups (both nuclear and non-nuclear students). This part includes the general courses intended for acquiring (in some cases, for restoring and/or updating) the basic general knowledge and competencies needed for successful future activity at nuclear dangerous facilities. Education under the first part of the Program assumes a certain input level of the competencies (background). As a rule, the required background corresponds with the competencies of the students graduated from the Bachelor Degree Programs. The required background level is presented in the Deliverable D1.4 on Work Package 1 “List of competencies for nuclear and non-nuclear students”.
The next parts of the training materials foresee two-step educational process on two consecutive training cycles. The second part “Special nuclear knowledge” includes the training courses that deliver basic general propositions about contemporary VVER technologies and some applications of nuclear technologies. The third part of the training materials “Advanced Training in VVER-technology” is devoted to provide advanced special knowledge and skills in VVER-technology. This part focuses on an analysis and simulation of different aspects related with safety of VVER technologies. The third part of the training materials allows the graduates to upgrade their professional activity, to work fruitfully at nuclear power plants, to advance and perfect the VVER technological platform in nuclear energy systems
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11. Training forms and methods
Theoretical training (lectures and/or seminars) (ТТ)
Practical training by using laboratories, models, computers as well as radiometry, dosimetry and spectrometry devices and other technical means (PT)
Simulator training (ST)
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12. Run the Pilot training Responsible partner: Place: Period: Theme:
National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI”
Place:
MEPhI, Moscow, Russia
Period:
July 1 – 5, 2013
Theme:
Safety aspects of VVER-technologies
Предназначение: тестване отделни курсове или теми от учебната програма за специализираното обучение на студенти, изучаващи ядрени дисциплини в съответните области на обучение в съответствие с Европейската образователна рамка.
responsible partner - National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI”
Place of pilot training : MEPhI, Moscow, Russia
was delivered within the period July 1 – 5, 2013.
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13. Pilot training - Specific objectives
Further developing nuclear competencies, skills and knowledge of nuclear students related to VVER technology, as a technology used in the EU
Enhancing safety and performance of nuclear installations with VVER technology through specialized training of nuclear students
Contributing to the development of Knowledge Management System for VVER technology
Getting the feedback for the improvement of the Student Program
Getting the feedback for the improvement of the
Student Program; Further developing nuclear competencies, skills and knowledge of nuclear students related to VVER technology;
Enhancing safety and performance of nuclear
installations with VVER technology through
specialized training of nuclear students;
Contributing to the development of Knowledge
Management System for VVER technology
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14. Pilot training - Implementation
Training forms and methods: TT (lectures) and practical classes
24 academic hours of lectures
11 academic hours of practical sessions (training on MFS and Technical tour to special laboratories)
Trainers:
professors and leading experts from NRNU MEPhI, Rosenergoatom, NRC “Kurchatov Institute”, IPPE, INRNE, VNIIAES, KNPP
продължителност 35 часа (24 учебни часа лекционно обучение и 11 учебни часа симулаторно и практическо обучение).
Associate Professor Savander V.I., NRNU MEPhI, Russia
Professor Gordon B.G., ., Scientific Technical Center of Rostechnadzor RF, Russia
Dr. Shumsky B.E., RNC “Kurchatov Institute”, Russia
Dr. Baklushin R.P., IPPE, Russia
Rositsa Minakova , KNPP, Bulgaria
Associate Professor Pavlin Groudev. , INRNE- BAS, Bulgaria
Associate Professor Silenko A.N., NRNU MEPhI, Russia
Associate Professor Korolev S.A., NRNU MEPhI, Russia
Associate Professor Vygovskiy S.B., NRNU MEPhI, Russia
Associate Professor Chernov E. V., NRNU MEPhI, Russia
Assistant Professor Kulikov E.G.. NRNU MEPhI, Russia
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15. Pilot training - Content
Training program Courses
Pilot training topics
Safety Principles of Nuclear Facility
1. The objectives and basic principles of NPP safety.
2. International and national safety standards.
3. State regulation of NPP safety
Basics of Nuclear and Radiation Safety at NPP. Security of Nuclear Materials
Modelling of the Conditions for Safety under Normal and Abnormal VVER Operation Regimes
1. The basics of VVER safety under normal operation conditions.
2. Overview of Severe Accident Management (SAM) strategies for KNPP with VVER-1000.
3. Stationary and dynamic parameters of VVER-1000 as an object of control. Regimes with violations of normal operation conditions.
Nuclear Facility Theory/Technology
1. NPP with VVER NPP commissioning and operation regimes.
2. Quality ensuring of works at NPP.
3. The basics of physical processes in VVER core.
Numerical Analysis of Main Parameters of Steady-State Operation and Transients in VVER Reactors
Nuclear Facility systems and Components/ Equipment
Laboratory Practice on Multifunctional Simulator for VVER-1000
1. Practical classes “Operation of NPP with VVER-type reactors”
2. Practical classes “Control and safety at NPP with VVER-type reactors”
Nuclear Installation procedures to perform work
Nuclear Installation Personnel
1. Introduction to Safety Culture
Курсовете или отделни теми от тях, включени в пилотното обучение са важна част от цялостната програма за “Специализирано техническо обучение по ВВЕР технологии за студенти, изучаващи ядрени дисциплини”.
Day 1, “SAFETY CONCEPTS & STANDARDS”
1. The objectives and basic principles of NPP safety.
2. International and national safety standards.
4. State regulation of NPP safety.
“OVERVIEW OF THE NPP WITH VVER-1000 REACTORS AND BASIC PHYSICAL PROCESSES
IN VVER CORE”
1 NPP with VVER NPP commissioning and operation regimes.
Quality ensuring of works at NPP.
2. The basics of physical processes in VVER core.
Day 3, “BASICS OF VVER SAFETY UNDER NORMAL OPERATION CONDITIONS. MODELING OF ABNORMAL REGIMES”
1. The basics of VVER safety under normal operation conditions.
2. Overview of Severe Accident Management (SAM) strategies for KNPP with VVER-1000.
3. Stationary and dynamic parameters of VVER-1000 as an object of control. Regimes with violations of normal operation conditions.
“Laboratory Practice on Multifunctional Simulator for VVER-1000”
1. Practical classes “Operation of NPP with VVER-type reactors”
2. Practical classes “Control and safety at NPP with VVER-type reactors”
1. Technical tour to special laboratories of the University.
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16. Training materials
A set of materials: 1) CD-ROM with training materials, 2) Tests for the training courses and 3) Course evaluation forms was distributed among the trainees and observers
The training was conducted mainly in Russian and all developed materials for the Pilot training were available in Russian and English
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17. Trainees
The pilot training course was announced to the potential participants to the partners in the project as well as to participants from other countries interested in the training
Participants: 21 students from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Belarus, studying in the universities:
Sevastopol National University of Nuclear Energy and Industry (SNUNEI) – 3 students
Odessa I.I.Mechnikov national university – 2 students
Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University n.a. R.E. Alekseev (NSTU)”-1 student
National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI” – 15 students
The Pilot course is designed for specialized training of the students studying nuclear disciplines with educational level 2-3 or above (in a respective field of study) according to the European Qualifications Framework. Подбраните теми са подходящи за студентите от последната степен на висше образование в ядрените дисциплини, ориентирали се към експлоатация на ядрени реактори тип ВВЕР.
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18. Trainees
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19. Observers
The observers attended the lectures presentations and visited the MFS and special laboratories of the University together with the trainees.
The observers were from:
INRNE, Bulgaria
KNPP, Bulgaria
Rosenergoatom, Russia
Целта на участието на наблюдателите беше да дадат оценка на тематиката и обхвата на курсовете за постигането на специфичните цели на обучението, както и за подготовката, организацията и провеждането му. Тази оценка беше направена с използване на предварително разработените форми за оценка .
Бихме искали да изразим нашето удовлетворение от добре организираното и проведено с високо качество обучение. Лекторите не само компетентно, но и увлекателно и интересно представяха информацията. Особен интерес предизвикаха упражненията с МФС, а също така и посещението в лабораториите, където бяха представени прилаганите ”нано”-технологии , както и използваната уникална апаратура и съоръжения.
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20. Evaluation and assessment
Appropriate tests for the topics of the courses were developed for evaluation of the training objectives
The trainees pass an evaluation (the written course- leaving test) after the completion of the whole program
A Course evaluation form for each course, included in the pilot training programme was elaborated in order to assess the effectiveness of the pilot training
Evaluation form_Moscow.doc
студентите се представиха много добре на теста.
The replies in this form as well as the feedback from trainers and observers will be used with aim to asses the effectiveness of the training approach
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21. template Certificates
Upon completion of the Pilot course, all the students were awarded with certificates for attendance and for achieved competencies within the pilot training courses
template
Edward Kryuchkov, Vice Rector of NRNU MEPhI hands the certificates to the students
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22. Conclusions
All the topics were very interesting, useful and presented in appropriate manner. The lecturers are high qualified professionals, very competent subject matter experts.
“Laboratory practice on MFS for VVER-1000” was also very important and helpful for the students.
The use of WWER-1000 PC-based simulator gives the students an opportunity to gain an insight of the design as well as a clear understanding of the operational characteristics of VVER-1000 reactor and to demonstrate main physical phenomena.
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23. Conclusions
During the Technical tour to special laboratories of the University Assistant Professor Kulikov E.G presented in an engrossing manner the “nano” technologies, installations and appliances used and the students were impressed.
The feedback from the Pilot training for students showed that the activities to be carried out within the CORONA project are necessary, beneficial and efficiently implemented.
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24. Thank you for your attention!