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Experience and

lessons of training

courses for

newcomers at

Paks NPP

Mr. Gábor Németh Nuclear Executive Consultant

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Presentation outline

Introduction and overview of Paks NPP

Nuclear Education and Training in Hungary

Paks

HAEA

BME – NTI

MTA – EK

Óbuda University

Training provided for Vietnamese university

teachers and educators

Future possibilities

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MVM Paks Nuclear Power Plant

State Ownership

Only commercial nuclear facility in Hungary

4 units – WWER-440 design (PWR reactor)

Second Generation, safe model, 4x500 MW

Continuous upgrading

Safety guaranteed through:

Highly qualified, safety conscious personnel

Continued development, safety enhancement

Unit 1 service time extended for 20 years by the Hungarian

Atomic Energy Authority (HAEA)

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I. Introduction of Paks NPP

Targeted Safety Review (Stress Test) The degree of protection of the power plant, against the key events studied has proven good:

As a result of the previously implemented reinforcement measures, the power plant is adequately protected against the potential impacts of seismic events.

The highest assumed flood level is not expected to exceed the backfill level of the power plant.

Appropriate engineering tools are available for the power plant to safely manage the effects caused by the (infrequently occurring) extremely low water level of the Danube.

The facility has been prepared for the provision of auxiliary electric power supply in emergency situation.

Additional engineering tools are available, beside the existing ones, to increase the reserves and to enhance the degree of protection of the nuclear power plant against events that may occur with extremely low probability but may result in significant loads.

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I. Overview of Paks NPP

Targeted Safety Review - continued

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The findings of the Targeted Safety Assessment (stress test) proved that the Paks

nuclear power plant meets the most stringent European safety

recommendations.

In frame of the mutual international assessment held in the spring of 2012, the

experts of the European Union pointed out that the Assessment carried out in

Hungary is properly accurate and considered the actions determined as

adequate.


Service Life Extension

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Feasibility sttudy commenced in 2000

HAEA evaluated the study report and ordered the

implementation of the Execution Program in 2009

Preparation work was supported by national and

international independed expert reviews

Licence application fo the extended operation of Unit 1

submitted to the HAEA on 5 December 2011

Licence for prolonged operation of Unit 1 for additional 20

years was issued by the HAEA on 18 December 2012


Nuclear Education and Training in Hungary

Paks NPP

Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority

Training courses at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Centre for Energy Research

Education and Training at Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Education Programme at Óbuda University

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Training at Paks NPP

The training system of the plant ensures initial

and further training of the personnel in job

specific, multi-layered training and qualification

programs developed on the basis of Systematic

Approach to Training (SAT).

Close cooperation

with Germany,

Ukraine, China,

Finland, England and

Spain

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II. Nuclear Education in Hungary

Maintenance Performance Improvement Centre

Unique facility in the world

Newly installed and practice focused

infrastructure that incorporates both classrooms

and exclusively furnished workshop areas

dedicated to the training of mechanical

maintenance staff.

Full-scope Replica Simulator, primary imitated

environment for control room operations.

Constantly upgraded to keep pace with

changes in IT and plant technology

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Training Programmes at Paks NPP

Theoretical training programs

Practical training Real equipment (including: reactor pressure vessel

with internals, steam generator, main loop isolation

valve and reactor coolant pump)

Full-scope simulator Play out elaborate tested programs and scenarios

based on abnormal and emergency situations

Facilitated by highly experienced qualified instructors

Trainee operators participate in 6 week long training

Licensed operators take 1 week courses twice a year

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Education and Training at the

HAEA The HAEA is responsible for safety policy, safeguards arrangements, licensing, safety, wastes and regulation. The Nuclear Safety Directorate of the HAEA is responsible for the safety of nuclear installations.

Courses in: Nuclear safety concepts

Safety assessments

Operational experience feedback, safety culture

Operational, organizational and management systems

Regulatory body policy

Maintenance, in-service inspection, functional testing

Plant modifications

Review of the final safety report and the periodic safety review report

Emergency preparedness

Safeguard courses 11


Hungarian Academy of Sciences,

Centre for Energy Research Founded by a merger of Atomic Energy Research

Institute and Isotope Institute

Operates the 10MW Budapest Research Reactor

EN ISO 9001:2001 certified

Courses are available in: Fuel behavior in pressurized water reactors,

Neutron activation analysis and prompt gamma activation analysis,

Neutron radiography, and tomography analysis,

Radiation chemistry, dosimetry,

Water chemistry analysis at the Research Reactor,

Electrochemistry and scanning tunneling microscopy

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Budapest University of Technology

and Economics – Institute of Nuclear

Techniques (BME-NTI)

Levels of Education and Training E&T Undergraduate (BSc) and Master (MSc) level: BME “Energy

Engineering” (BSc and MSc) program and “Physics” program (BSc and MSc). The Institute leads the „Nuclear Engineering”

specialization branch of the “Energy Engineering” (BSc and MSc) programs, and the „Nuclear Technique” and the „Medical Physics” specialization branches of the “Physics” MSc program.

A vivid PhD activity ensures that the talented young students be involved in the most actual research projects in the nuclear field.

The BME NTI regularly organizes upgrade and „continuous education” courses for professionals. Most of the leaders of the Hungarian nuclear industry and nuclear regulators upgraded

their knowledge at one of those courses.

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Research fields and methods

Reactor physics and neutronics

Thermal hydraulics

Nuclear measuring methods and techniques

Radiation protection, dosimetry and

environmental monitoring

Radiochemistry and activation analysis

Fusion technology and diagnostics in fusion

devices

Medical physics, diagnostic and treatment using

radiation; medical image processing

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Óbuda Univestity Courses in:

basics of nuclear physics

detecting radiations originating from atomic nucleuses

detectors

history of nuclear physics and birth of nuclear energetics

scheme and operation basic of a standard nuclear reactor

types of nuclear reactors, grouping of nuclear reactors

nuclear reactor generations of I., II., III., IV.

nuclear reactors or nuclear power plants in Hungary

mini nuclear power plants

reactor safety

radiation protection and safety

nuclear power plants accidents

nuclear power plants and environment

fusion power plants

natural reactors on the Earth

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Training courses

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2005-2006 – 60 participants from Ukraine, 3 x 1

week sessions in the MPIC

2012 – Participants from Iran (I.R.)

2012-2013 – 3 x 40 participants from Vietnam, 2 x

3 week sessions in Paks NPP and BME – NTI

HUVINETT – Hungarian Vietnamese

Nuclear Energy „train the trainers”

course

A six-week course concentrated around the comprehensive

overview of the technical-scientific activities necessary for the

construction-operation of a nuclear power plant, the theoretical

background, the human resource needs and the associated

training programs.

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III. Training course Vietnamese

participants

Hungarian contribution to the success of

an emerging nuclear program in

Vietnam Still in the preparation phase

Plans for 10.000 MW nuclear capacity by 2030

2 WWER-1000 units contracted as a start

Extensive work done to accomplish foundations for the

industry (legislation, infrastructure, human resources)

3 ministries, EVN (Utility), 7 universities and multiple institutes

involved

Extensive co-operation with different countries of the world

What we can offer: Sharing 30 years of experience of NPP construction and

over 100 reactor years of operation

Contribute to building a high level academic nuclear

infrastructure

Provide guidance in the construction of the national

nuclear training methodology

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participants

Preparations

Coordinated at the highest diplomatic levels since 2009

In consonance and harmony with IAEA-frameworks

Several exchanges of delegations to construe a

powerful training content

Preliminary agreements for many years in different fields

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participants

The training system

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Dedicated to contribute to the global nuclear industry’s

success by sharing knowledge, practice and experiences

with trainees from different countries in an excellent and

unique training environment.

Advantages:

A powerful, self-sustaining training system and infrastructure

Corporate training organization

A significant system of relations with universities and scientific institutes

Good international relationships


participants

NPP-specific training for Vietnamese university

teachers and educators

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3 x 40 participants

3 groups

2 x 3 weeks

2 location:

Paks NPP and Budapest

University of Technology


participants

Participants from the following

institutions

Hanoi University of Science

Hanoi University of Science and Technology

Ho Chi Minh City University of Science

Danang University of Technology

Dalat University

Electric Power University

Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute

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participants

Budapest University of Technology and

Economics

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3 weeks of theoretical and practical training at the Institute of

Nuclear Techniques of the Budapest University of Technology

and Economics

Overview of Nuclear engineering subjects, laboratory

exercises and practices at the training reactor of the institute


participants

Paks NPP Maintenance activities at Paks NPP

Reactor Safety Analysis

Overview of the main technological systems

Role of IAEA and WANO

Nuclear fuel handling at Pask NPP

Chemistry issues at Paks NPP and lab visit

Radiation Protection at Paks NPP

Safety culture and safety policies

Safeguard activities

Handling of medium- and high activity liquid and solid

waste

Seismic safety at Paks NPP

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participants

Paks NPP Tour of the controlled area

Visit of the 400 kV substation

Visit of the auxilliary technologies

Information and study of the main primary

circuit equipment (Training Centre)

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participants

Program Experience and Conclusion

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Opinion: unique environment, useful, interesting, well prepared, well organized, good lecturers, open atmosphere, good contact with lecturers

Initial concerns: language – was not critical

different background of students – did not interfere with the objective of the course

Proposals: more practice, subject specific sessions, more written guides, deliver presentations in advance


participants

Future cooperation

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Receive further groups of teachers (2013-2014)

Support post-graduation, PhD, practical studies of students

Offer NPP facilities (training, plant labs, workshops) for practical training

Participation in IAEA TC projects towards Vietnam

Offer nuclear knowledge, expertise by Hungarian Nuclear experts

Currently in talks with Turkey, Saudi-Arabia and Jordan

IV. Future Possibilities

Placeholder – short film

2 minute video of RPV assembly at the MPIC

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