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Out of core nuclear fuel management: front end

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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Out of core nuclear fuel management: front end

This course includes

10 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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

Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Uranium Mining
Fuel Fabrication
Nuclear Engineering
Radioactive Materials
Nuclear Technology
Front-end Operations
Material Balance
Nuclear Safety

This course includes:

2.1 Hours PreRecorded video

7 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Desktop

FullTime access

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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

Juan Luis François Lacouture
Juan Luis François Lacouture

869 Students

4 Courses

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.

Out of core nuclear fuel management: front end

This course includes

10 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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