Applied Fundamentals cont'd

DOE-HDBK-1203-97

properties of liquids, gases, and gas-liquid interfaces

heat transfer mechanisms

Explain the basic principles of fluid flow

pump theory

fluid flow in a closed system

heating a closed system

draining a closed system

filling and venting of systems

Use tabular data and charts to analyze nuclear facility machinery

Explain in general terms how and why component and system performance

tests are conducted

Explain the method and the reasons for a reactor heat balance to calibrate

Explain the theory and application of flow metering elements such as orifice

plates, nozzles, and venturi tubes

Discuss and use pump performance curves

Define and compute net positive suction head for an installed pump

Explain and use logarithmic mean temperature difference for shell and tube

heat exchangers

Discuss heat transfer in fuel rods and to the reactor coolant

Discuss departure from nucleate boiling and departure from nucleate boiling

ratio in reactors

Define and explain the use of hot channel factors

Discuss effects of subcooling and of sudden changes in pressure and velocity

on reactor heat transfer

Discuss the safe operating envelope

Explain relationship of compression, expansion, heat transfer, temperature,

and pressure in gases and in vapors.