Izvestiya vuzov. Yadernaya Energetika

The peer-reviewed scientific and technology journal. ISSN: 0204-3327

Features of University Training of Specialists in the Field of Nuclear Energy

9/10/2025 2025 - #03 Personnel training

Tashlykov O.L. Shcheklein S.E. Bel’tyukov A.I. Tuchkov A.M. Filin I.A. Poluyaktov S.A. Oshkanov N.N. Klimova V.A.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26583/npe.2025.3.16

UDC: 621.039

It is shown the role of nuclear power plants’ specialists’ participation in scientific research that contributes to increasing the efficiency of adoption of new reactor technologies using the example of fast sodium reactor BN-600. It is substantiated the significance of engineering and technical support for operation to ensure reliable and safe operation of Beloyarsk NPP power units due to a number of factors. For example, there is a need to determine the scale factor when switching equipment from operation on experimental stands to work under real operating conditions. Another problem is in situations that require a quick solution to emerging issues when there is no possibility of prompt interaction with the Scientific Director and Chief Designer of the reactor plant or steam generator. Next, the basic measurements are conducted using a standard parameter control system, i.e. within the framework of existing errors and inertias of sensors, but there is the need to comply with all requirements of regulatory documents ensuring the safety of operation of the power unit when taking measurements.

The article emphasizes the need for specific training of students of science-intensive specialties, including skills in using the tools of mathematical analysis, conducting scientific research, performing experiments, and processing their results. The necessary conditions for the effective personnel training are considered using the example of the science intensive training program 14.05.02 ‘Nuclear Power Plants: Design, Operation and Engineering’. We summarize 13 years of experience in professional retraining of specialists from the Beloyarsk NPP and other enterprises and organizations of the Rosatom State Corporation, who have nonspecialized higher technical education, under the program ‘Nuclear Power Plants and Installations’, which facilitates the practical implementation of fast neutron reactor technologies with sodium coolant.

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Link for citing the article: Tashlykov O.L., Shcheklein S.E., Bel’tyukov A.I., Tuchkov A.M., Filin I.A., Poluyaktov S.A., Oshkanov N.N., Klimova V.A. Features of University Training of Specialists in the Field of Nuclear Energy. Izvestiya vuzov. Yadernaya Energetika. 2025, no. 3, pp. 237-251; DOI: https://doi.org/10.26583/npe.2025.3.16 (in Russian).

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