ISYNUC: Course in "Nuclear Systems Engineering: Operation and Control"

Third-year specialization - NUCLEAR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING: OPERATION AND CONTROL - Lille Campus

General engineer, studentorprofessional training contract, third-year expertise in nuclear systems engineering: operation and management

Campus

Arts et Métiers Campus Arts et Métiers Lille

Objectives

  • Train engineers capable of contributing to the installation, operation, and manufacture of nuclear power plant components, as well as to the development of innovative techniques that will pave the way for the nuclear power of tomorrow.
  • Raise awareness among engineers with a versatile initial training background about the specific characteristics of nuclear-related professions.
  • Equip engineers with a triple skill set in science, technology, and management.

Educational content

150-hour teaching unit on expertise

  • Module 1: Energy mix management and outlook for 2050
  • Module 2: How a Nuclear Power Plant Works
  • Module 3: Design and operation of the nuclear part
  • Module 4: Components and operation of the functional part

Targeted skills

Upon completion of the course, graduates will be able to:

  • Understanding and analyzing issues related to energy mix management and electrical grid load.
  • Differentiate between the various technologies related to nuclear energy production methods.
  • Understanding and implementing design and manufacturing choices for nuclear system components.
  • Managing a project, from needs analysis to technical implementation, including technology monitoring.

Fields of application

Nuclear facilities, electricity generation and distribution, energy mix management, design and manufacture of nuclear components, machinery and fluids, project management.

Target sectors

The jobs targeted by this program are in companies in the energy, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and energy sectors (large corporations, SMEs, component manufacturing sites, etc.).

Targeted jobs

This training provides access to the following functions:

  • Nuclear facility operations engineer
  • Nuclear process engineer
  • Project management engineer
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Production Engineer

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