Pressurized Water Reactor Systems

ACADs (08-006) CoveredKeywordsChemical and volume control, circulating water, condensate, containment, containment sprat, control rod drive, emergency core cooling, emergency power, feedwater, PWR, BWR.DescriptionThe purpose of this class is to familiarize students with the general components of a pressurized water reactor plant.Supporting Material1.2.1.11.2.1.21.2.1.31.2.1.41.2.1.51.2.1.61.2.1.71.2.1.81.2.1.101.2.1.111.2.1.141.2.1.151.2.1.181.2.1.194.2.7.14.2.7.1.34.2.7.1.44.2.7.1.54.2.7.1.84.2.7.1.94.2.7.1.114.2.7.1.124.2.7.1.134.2.7.1.144.2.7.1.204.2.7.1.214.2.7.1.224.2.7.1.244.2.7.1.254.2.7.1.294.2.7.1.314.2.7.1.36*TERMINAL OBJECTIVESStudents will understand various PWR systems and the operation of each.Students will understand the differences between PWR and BWR reactor plants.PWR SYSTEMS*ENABLING OBJECTIVESState the mechanism for steam generation in a PWR.Using simplified diagrams, identify and explain the purpose of the major components and equipment involved with a PWR.Identify the equipment used to control reactor power.Exhibit a basic understanding of steam generator theory and operation. Exhibit a basic understanding of pressurizer theory and operation. Compare and contrast PWR and BWR reactor plant design with advantages and disadvantages of each.PWR SYSTEMS*GENERAL PLANT OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*WESTINGHOUSE 2-LOOP PLANT OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*WESTINGHOUSE 3-LOOP PLANT OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*WESTINGHOUSE 4-LOOP PLANT OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*BABCOCK & WILCOX 2-LOOP PLANT OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*COMBUSTION ENGINEERING 2-LOOP PLANT OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*GENERAL REACTOR VESSEL OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*STEAM GENERATOR OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*STEAM GENERATOR OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*GENERAL REACTOR COOLANT PUMP OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*PRESSURIZER SYSTEM OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*SECONDARY (STEAM) PLANT OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*CHEMICAL AND VOLUME CONTROL SYSTEM OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*DECAY HEAT REMOVAL SYSTEM OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*RESIDUAL HEAT REMOVAL SYSTEM OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*EMERGENCY CORE COOLING SYSTEM (ECCS) OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*CONTAINMENT OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*CONTAINMENT SPRAY OVERVIEWPWR SYSTEMS*PWR AND BWR COMPARISONPWR SYSTEMS*PWR SYSTEMSTERMINAL OBJECTIVEStudents will understand various PWR systems and the operation of each.Students will understand the differences between PWR and BWR reactor plants.*ENABLING OBJECTIVESState the mechanism for steam generation in a PWR.Using simplified diagrams, identify and explain the purpose of the major components and equipment involved with a PWR.Identify the equipment used to control reactor power.Exhibit a basic understanding of steam generator theory and operation. Exhibit a basic understanding of pressurizer theory and operation. Compare and contrast PWR and BWR reactor plant design with advantages and disadvantages of each.PWR SYSTEMS