Master nuclear fuel cycle fundamentals and front-end operations, from uranium mining to fuel fabrication. Perfect for nuclear industry professionals.
Master nuclear fuel cycle fundamentals and front-end operations, from uranium mining to fuel fabrication. Perfect for nuclear industry professionals.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand uranium resources and mining processes
Master nuclear fuel conversion techniques
Learn enrichment technology principles
Gain expertise in fuel fabrication methods
Develop skills in material balance calculations
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.1 Hours PreRecorded video
7 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the front end of the nuclear fuel cycle, covering essential processes from uranium mining to fuel fabrication. Students learn about uranium resources, mining techniques, conversion processes, enrichment technologies, and fuel manufacturing. The curriculum includes practical calculations and real-world applications, providing a thorough understanding of nuclear fuel management principles.
Introduction to the nuclear fuel cycle
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Mining and Milling, Conversion of nuclear fuel
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Enrichment of Nuclear Fuel
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Nuclear Fuel Fabrication
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Case of study
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Esteemed Nuclear Engineering Professor
Juan Luis François Lacouture is a full-time professor at the Facultad de Ingeniería at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), where he has established himself as a leading figure in the field of nuclear engineering. He is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Sistema Nacional de Investigadores (Level III), the Academia de Ingeniería de México, the Academia Mexicana de Ciencias, and the Academia Internacional de Energía Nuclear. His research interests focus on critical areas such as the design and analysis of nuclear reactors, nuclear fuel management, advanced fuel cycle design, and the production of hydrogen using nuclear energy.On Coursera, Juan Luis offers specialized courses in nuclear fuel management, including In-core Nuclear Fuel Management, Out of Core Nuclear Fuel Management: Back End, and Out of Core Nuclear Fuel Management: Front End. These courses aim to provide students with comprehensive knowledge about the nuclear fuel cycle, enabling them to perform essential calculations and understand the principles underlying fuel management in nuclear reactors. Through his expertise and commitment to education, Juan Luis plays a vital role in training the next generation of engineers in this critical field.
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