Nuclear Reactor Basics (BWR/PWR) - Training Guide
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MINIMUM RESOLUTION: 980 x 600 px
RECOMMENDED: 1920 x 1080 (16:9) or larger

SIMULATOR OVERVIEW
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Nuclear reactor basics simulator covering BWR and PWR configurations, control rod operation, neutron flux monitoring, and reactor protection per 10 CFR 50 and IAEA NS-R-1.

Standards: 10 CFR 50 · IAEA NS-R-1 · NUREG-1431

INTERFACE LAYOUT
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- LEFT PANEL: System controls (Start/Stop/ESD/Reset, Mode toggle)
- CENTER: P&ID schematic with real-time process visualization
- RIGHT PANEL: System gauges, operational checklist, alarm list

OPERATING PROCEDURES
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  Step 1: Pre-critical checks complete
  Step 2: Startup neutron source verified
  Step 3: Withdraw control rods to estimated critical position
  Step 4: Achieve criticality — monitor period
  Step 5: Stabilize at low power
  Step 6: Heat up to operating temperature
  Step 7: Increase power to 100% — monitor xenon
  Step 8: Verify all protection systems operational

SCENARIOS
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  Reactor Start-up (PWR):
  Withdraw control rods to achieve criticality, heat up, and bring to power.

  Reactor SCRAM Response:
  Respond to automatic SCRAM — verify all rods inserted, initiate emergency cooling.

  Xenon Transient Management:
  Manage xenon-135 buildup/decay during power level changes.

ALARM RESPONSE
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  SCRAM [ALARM]: Reactor SCRAM activated
  HI_FLUX [ALARM]: Neutron flux exceeds setpoint
  COOL_PRESS_LOW [ALARM]: Reactor coolant pressure low
  COOL_TEMP_HIGH [WARNING]: Coolant temperature approaching limit
  ROD_MISALIGN [WARNING]: Control rod position mismatch

CONTROLS
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- START: Begin process operation
- STOP: Normal shutdown
- EMERGENCY STOP: Immediate shutdown of all systems
- RESET: Clear ESD condition and reset to standby
- TOGGLE MODE: Switch between Manual and Auto control
- Fullscreen: Click the fullscreen button in header
- EXIT: Return to BlueSim portal
- HELP: Opens this training guide