Fundamentals and Basic Professional Courses

Fundamentals
    Reactor Physics
    Fundamentals of Thermal Hydraulics
    Basic Safety Concepts
    EDF NPP Operating Safety Handbook (RC)

Basic Professional Training Course on Nuclear Safety (BPTC)
Regulatory Control of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs)
Training Material on TRIGA Research Reactor

Fundamentals

Please note that the E-Textbooks below are not IAEA publications. They have been made available
hereby to the interested reader in order to support self-study for those who are unfamiliar with basic nuclear engineering.

Reactor Physics

Fundamentals of Thermal Hydraulics, Heat Transfer

Basic Safety Concepts

Please see the external sources for the training material adapted from the "Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Operating Safety Handbook" by Electricité de France (EDF). Visit

Basic Professional Training Course on Nuclear Safety (BPTC)

The Basic Professional Training Course on Nuclear Safety (BPTC) is intended to provide a broad overview of all the safety concepts and their application to nuclear power plants and research reactors design and operation. Its nature and scope are primarily oriented to junior professionals recently involved in nuclear safety-related activities. It is also appropriate for highly specialized professionals who lack a broader view of nuclear safety.

Basic Professional Training Course on Nuclear Safety

The Basic Professional Training Course (BPTC) is currently under review. Please send us your comments. The following chapters can be downloaded in draft form:

Chapter 3 - Basic Principles of Nuclear Safety 419KB
Chapter 4 - Design of Research Reactors 232KB
Chapter 5 - Site Selection and Site Evaluation 263KB
Chapter 6 - Safety Classification of Structures, Systems and Components 404KB
Chapter 9 - Probabilistic Safety Analysis 466KB
Chapter 10 - Limiting Conditions for Operation 293KB
Chapter 11 - Human Performance 770KB
Chapter 12 - Surveillance Programmes 280KB
Chapter 13 - Maintenance Programs 312KB
Chapter 14 - Plant Renewals, Modifications and Upgrades 232KB
Chapter 15 - Operational Safety 464KB
Chapter 16 - In-Plant Accident Management 432KB
Chapter 22 - Public Communication 171KB

Please see the external sources to download the BPTC book produced by KINS, Korea, 2008. Visit

Regulatory Control of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs)

The purpose of this book is to support IAEA training courses and workshops in the field of regulatory control of nuclear power plants as well as to support the regulatory bodies of Member States in their
own training activities. The target group is the professional staff members of nuclear safety regulatory bodies supervising nuclear power plants and having duties and responsibilities in the following
regulatory fields: regulatory framework; regulatory organization; regulatory guidance; licensing and licensing documents; assessment of safety; and regulatory inspection and enforcement. Important
topics such as regulatory competence and quality of regulatory work as well as emergency
preparedness and public communication are also covered.

Regulatory Control of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs)

Training Material on TRIGA Research Reactors

The expected audience for this training consists of designated, certified or licensed reactor operators, operator trainees and regulators with some experience in nuclear reactor facilities and operations. The material is specifically directed at TRIGA fuelled reactor facilities and should only be used as information by other facilities. The unique characteristics of the TRIGA fuel (such as pulsing capabilities) are not generally applicable to other fuels (i.e. MTR reactors).

Training on TRIGA Research Reactors