Module 2: Conventional Nuclear fuel for Thermal reactors

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Duration: 180 min

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This module consists of the 4 lectures and provides World overview, the description of main type of thermal reactors and its fuels (PWR, BWR, VVER, RBMK, AGR, Pressurized Heavy-Water Reactors); design parameters, specifications, fuel performance and fuel performance modelling for main type of LWRs; the main trends in LWRs fuels improvements.Learning objectivesThe objective of these e-learning module is to provide a high-level guidance in taking a systematic approach to nuclear fuel design, fabrication, and nuclear fuel behaviour during irradiation for main type of LWRs.Duration: around 45 min per each lecture (around 180 min for module) Language availability: EnglishTarget Audience for the e-Learnings:  students, young professional, regulators, operators, high level government officials