Methods for using computer training facilities in studies of special disciplines

Abstract

The paper considers the practical use of computer training facilities in training of personnel for nuclear power industry and their role in forming professional and special professional competences of graduating students. The Ural Federal University's Department of Nuclear Power Plants and Renewable Energy Sources possesses special training facilities for training of personnel for nuclear power plants with fast neutron reactors. Software tools and simulators, such as GEFEST, Joker and Syntes codes, a BN-800 analytical simulator and others, are heavily involved in the training process. A variety of computer-Aided simulation systems is used by students for research projects. The paper considers the structure and the components of the BN-800 training system used for training in control of the power unit's reactor and turbine department processes. It also describes process control techniques and the reactor and NPP process control and visualization tools. Mathematical models are described, which are used for real-Time modeling and simulation of the power unit's neutronic, thermal-physical and thermal-hydraulic processes. The use of the analytical simulator is illustrated by a laboratory research project entitled «BN-800 Reactor Power Maneuvering», which investigates the reactor facility power control modes in a power range of 100-80-100% of the rated power.