New forms of personnel training for innovative NPP power units (evidence from BN-800 power unit)

The Department of Nuclear Power Plants and Renewables was established in the Ural Federal University in connection with the construction of the Beloyarsk NPP (BNPP). The construction of unit 3 with BN-600 reactor caused the necessity of graduates training for fast reactors operation. The uniqueness of fast reactor technology demanded a specific approach to specialists training and special facilities and resources, the development of which was held with the active support of the leadership of the BNPP and Concern Rosenergoatom. In the educational process the 3D model of power unit with BELOYARSK-4 REACTOR and analytic BN-800 simulator are used. Long-term fruitful interaction between the Department and BNPP allows to improve significantly the efficiency and quality of staff training, to approach young specialists training to the requirements of the enterprise, which significantly reduces the period of adaptation. The close relationship between the University and the BNPP allows continuous correcting of the training according to the need changes with the help of the employers