Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow, and Thermodynamics

DOE-HDBK-1115-98

Electrical fundamentals

Electronics fundamentals

Nuclear physics

Materials science fundamentals

Mechanical equipment operating principles

Radiation and radiological protection fundamentals

Instrumentation and control fundamentals.

The recommended content for these areas is provided below.

4.3.1 Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow, and Thermodynamics

Training should provide trainees with the requisite knowledge and skills to perform the

following:

Apply concept of heat transfer, fluid flow, and thermodynamics as related to nuclear

facility operation.

Describe fluid flow and heat transfer processes in systems during normal, abnormal,

and emergency conditions.

Identify and use facility indications to confirm acceptable limits of system flow and heat

transfer.

Analyze system conditions to determine the status of the system with respect to the

system thermal-hydraulic limits.

Perform or evaluate system heat balance calculations.

Analyze the effect of variations in heat sink parameters.

Discuss the mechanisms that can create water hammer and prevention methods.

Describe facility and equipment performance effects on

heat exchanger fouling

heat sink temperature changes

Describe normal thermal hydraulic operating parameters and limits associated with

critical facility systems.

4.3.2 Reactivity Control and Fuel Behavior (Reactor Facilities Only)

Training should provide trainees with the requisite knowledge and skills to perform the

following:

Describe the effects of control rod worth on

axial position of the rod in the core

radial position of the rod in the core

relative rod position

poison concentration

moderator and/or coolant temperature