Nuclear Education and Training
Nuclear Education and Training

Author: OECD Nuclear Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) first published in 2000 Nuclear Education and Training: Cause for Concern?, which highlighted significant issues in the availability of human resources for the nuclear industry. Ten years on, Nuclear Education and Training: From Concern to Capability considers what has changed in that time and finds that, while some countries have taken positive actions, in a number of others human resources could soon be facing serious challenges in coping with existing and potential new nuclear facilities. This is exacerbated by the increasing rate of retirement as the workforce ages. This report provides a qualitative characterisation of human resource needs and appraises instruments and programmes in nuclear education and training initiated by various stakeholders in different countries. In this context, it also examines the current and future uses of nuclear research facilities for education and training purposes. Regarding the nuclear training component of workforce competence, it outlines a job taxonomy which could be a basis for addressing the needs of workers across this sector. It presents the taxonomy as a way of enhancing mutual recognition and increasing consistency of education and training for both developed and developing countries.

Advancing Nuclear Medicine Through Innovation
Advancing Nuclear Medicine Through Innovation

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2007-09-11

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 0309134153

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Nearly 20 million nuclear medicine procedures are carried out each year in the United States alone to diagnose and treat cancers, cardiovascular disease, and certain neurological disorders. Many of the advancements in nuclear medicine have been the result of research investments made during the past 50 years where these procedures are now a routine part of clinical care. Although nuclear medicine plays an important role in biomedical research and disease management, its promise is only beginning to be realized. Advancing Nuclear Medicine Through Innovation highlights the exciting emerging opportunities in nuclear medicine, which include assessing the efficacy of new drugs in development, individualizing treatment to the patient, and understanding the biology of human diseases. Health care and pharmaceutical professionals will be most interested in this book's examination of the challenges the field faces and its recommendations for ways to reduce these impediments.

Classification, Selection and Use of Nuclear Power Plant Simulators for Education and Training
Classification, Selection and Use of Nuclear Power Plant Simulators for Education and Training

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789201622198

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As nuclear power is one of the options that can be used to meet the growing energy demands of countries around the world, educating and enriching people with adequate knowledge on nuclear energy, nuclear reactor technologies, nuclear systems, reactor components and the embedded nuclear safety features are of paramount importance. Experience shows that education and training NPP simulators are effective tools that allow for a broad range of target groups to meet education and training objectives. It is the purpose of this publication to provide guidance based on the lessons learned from IAEA training courses on reactor technologies with the use of various NPP simulators. The main topics are classification of various types of NPP simulators for education and training, suitable selection of simulators according to assessment of education and training needs, and integration of simulators in to educational and training programmes to enhance knowledge based skills.

A Guide to Nuclear Power Technology
A Guide to Nuclear Power Technology

Author: Frank J. Rahn

Publisher:

Published: 1984-10-15

Total Pages: 1022

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A comprehensive sourcebook on all aspects of nuclear technology. This guide examines the production of nuclear power, describing the structure of the nuclear plant, how the plant operates, and how the fuel cycle works. Topics covered include the relationship between nuclear power and proliferation, the effects of radiation on the planet, the behavior of radiation in the environment, uranium mining, reactor operations, waste disposal and decommissioning.

Neutron Physics
Neutron Physics

Author: Paul Reuss

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 669

ISBN-13: 2759800415

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Originally just an offshoot of nuclear physics, neutron physics soon became a branch of physics in its own right. It deals with the movement of neutrons in nuclear reactors and all the nuclear reactions they trigger there, particularly the fission of heavy nuclei which starts a chain reaction to produce energy. Neutron Physics covers the whole range of knowledge of this complex science, discussing the basics of neutron physics and some principles of neutron physics calculations. Because neutron physics is the essential part of reactor physics, it is the main subject taught to students of Nuclear Engineering. This book takes an instructional approach for that purpose. Neutron Physics is also intended for all physicists and engineers involved in development or operational aspects of nuclear power.

Commissioning for Nuclear Power Plants
Commissioning for Nuclear Power Plants

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher: IAEA

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13:

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This Safety Guide deals with the commissioning of land based stationary thermal nuclear power plants of all types. It covers how to meet the requirements of the commissioning programme, organization and management, test and review procedures, and the interfaces between organizations involved in commissioning activities. It also deals with the control of changes in the commissioning activities. It also deals with the control of changes in the commissioning programme and with the documentation required and produced in commissioning.

Nuclear Engineering Education
Nuclear Engineering Education

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher: IAEA Nuclear Energy

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789201449108

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Maintaining nuclear competencies in the nuclear industry is a one of the most critical challenges in the near future. With the development of a number of nuclear engineering educational programs in several States, this publication provides guidance to decision makers in Member States on a competence based approach to curricula development, presenting the established practices and associated requirements for educational programs in this field. It is a consolidation of best practices that will ensure sustainable, effective nuclear engineering programs, contributing to the safe, efficient and economic operation of nuclear power plants. The information presented is drawn from a variety of recognized nuclear engineering programs around the world and contributes to the main areas that are needed to ensure a viable and robust nuclear industry.

Radiological Crime Scene Management
Radiological Crime Scene Management

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2014-12-23

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9789201087140

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Radiological crime scene management is the process used to ensure safe, secure, effective and efficient operations at a crime scene where nuclear or other radioactive materials are known, or suspected, to be present. Managing a radiological crime scene is a key part of responding to a nuclear security event. Evidence collection at radiological crime scenes may share a wide range of characteristics with that at conventional crime scenes, such as evidence search patterns, geographical scene modelling and evidence recording, whether or not explosives are involved. This publication focuses on the framework and functional elements for managing a radiological crime scene that are distinct from any other crime scene. It assumes that States have a capability for managing conventional crime scenes.

Knowledge Management and Its Implementation in Nuclear Organizations
Knowledge Management and Its Implementation in Nuclear Organizations

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher: IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No.

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789201072153

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The IAEA's nuclear knowledge management activities provide guidance in knowledge management and assist in transferring and preserving knowledge, exchanging information, establishing and supporting cooperative networks and in training the next generation of nuclear experts. This publication shares best practices and experiences based on the knowledge management assist visit programme undertaken by IAEA expert teams during the period 2005-2013. These visits have involved different types of organizations, including nuclear power plants, nuclear R&D organizations and nuclear based educational establishments such as universities. Based on the records of these visits, a secondary aim of this publication is to provide feedback and recommendations for future development of the assessment tool(s) and participating organizations for improving future assistance.

Nuclear Education and Training
Nuclear Education and Training

Author: OECD Nuclear Energy Agency

Publisher: OECD

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13:

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This publication conveys the results of a pioneering survey on nuclear education and training in almost 200 organisations in 16 countries. It presents the current situation and examines causes for concern. It also provides recommendations.