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NUCP 1373 - Nuclear Fundamentals II

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
This second part introduces basic concepts associated with power plants and overviews of specific systems associated with the secondary side of a nuclear power plant. Includes studies on lubrication, diesel engines, pipe supports, heating and ventilation, valve operations, filters and strainers, pumps, air compressors, and steam traps. Most of this course is general in nature to all power plants but some aspects are specific to nuclear power plants like radioactive waste and fuel handling systems.

Prerequisite(s): ENER 1350  or PTAC 1302 ; and NUCP 1370 ; or concurrent enrollment
Type: TECH