PHYSICS ENGINEER ELECTRICAL MATHS TRAINING COURSE BOOK

CONTENTS

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Classical Physics (142 pages)

Module 1 - Unit Systems

This module presents the concept of unit systems for the fundamental dimensions of mass, length, and time used in physics. Additionally, derivation of units and the conversion of these units is presented.

Module 2 - Vectors

This module contains information to aid in the determination of the net effect of various forces on an object and includes graphing vectors, adding vectors, and determining component vectors of a resultant vector

Module 3 - Force and Motion

This module presents Newton's Laws of force and motion.

Module 4 - Application of Newton's Laws

This module describes the effect of static and dynamic forces on objects and includes a
discussion of the forces commonly encountered in a nuclear facility.

Module 5 - Energy,Work, and Power

This module defines energy, work, and power, identifies their various forms, and discusses the conservation of energy, work, and power including the measurement and calculation of each.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Electrical Science

Volume 1 of 4 (166 pages)

Module 1 - Basic Electrical Theory

This module describes basic electrical concepts and introduces electrical
terminology.

Module 2 - Basic DC Theory

This module describes the basic concepts of direct current (DC) electrical circuits
and discusses the associated terminology.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Electrical Science
Volume 2 of 4 (118 pages)

Module 3 - DC Circuits

This module introduces the rules associated with the reactive components of inductance and capacitance and how they affect DC circuits.

Module 4 - Batteries

This module introduces batteries and describes the types of cells used, circuit arrangements, and associated hazards

Module 5 - DC Generators

This module describes the types of DC generators and their application in terms of voltage production and load characteristics.

Module 6 - DC Motors

This module describes the types of DC motors and includes discussions of speed control, applications, and load characteristics.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Electrical Science

Volume 3 of 4 (126 pages)

Module 7 - Basic AC Theory

This module describes the basic concepts of alternating current (AC) electrical circuits and discusses the associated terminology.

Module 8 - AC Reactive Components

This module describes inductance and capacitance and their effects on AC circuits.

Module 9 - AC Power

This module presents power calculations for single-phase and three-phase AC
circuits and includes the power triangle concept.

Module 10 - AC Generators

This module describes the operating characteristics of AC generators and
includes terminology, methods of voltage production, and methods of paralleling
AC generation sources.

Module 11 - Voltage Regulators

This module describes the basic operation and application of voltage regulators.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Electrical Science

Volume 4 of 4 (142 pages)

Module 12 - AC Motors

This module explains the theory of operation of AC motors and discusses the various types of AC motors and their application.

Module 13 - Transformers

This module introduces transformer theory and includes the types of transformers, voltage/current relationships, and application.

Module 14 - Test Instruments and Measuring Devices

This module describes electrical measuring and test equipment and includes the parameters measured and the principles of operation of common instruments.

Module 15 - Electrical Distribution Systems

This module describes basic electrical distribution systems and includes characteristics of system design to ensure personnel and equipment safety.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Flow

Volume 1 of 3 (137 pages)

Module 1 - Thermodynamics

This module explains the properties of fluids and how those properties are affected by various processes. The module also explains how energy balances can be performed on facility systems or components and how efficiency can be
calculated.

 

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Flow

Volume 2 of 3 (82 pages)

Module 2 - Heat Transfer

This module describes conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer. The module also explains how specific parameters can affect the rate of heat transfer.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Flow

Volume 3 of 3 (84 pages)

Module 3 - Fluid Flow

This module describes the relationship between the different types of energy in a fluid stream through the use of Bernoulli's equation. The module also discusses the causes of head loss in fluid systems and what factors affect head loss.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Instrumentation and Control

Volume 1 of 2 (131 pages)

Module 1 - Temperature Detectors

This module describes the construction, operation, and failure modes for various types of temperature detectors and indication circuits.

Module 2 - Pressure Detectors

This module describes the construction, operation, and failure modes for various types of pressure detectors and indication circuits.

Module 3 - Level Detectors

This module describes the construction, operation, and failure modes for various types of level detectors and indication circuits.

Module 4 - Flow Detectors

This module describes the construction, operation, and failure modes for various types of flow detectors and indication circuits.

Module 5 - Position Indicators

This module describes the construction, operation, and failure modes for various types of position indicators and control circuits.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Instrumentation and Control

Volume 2 of 2 (167 pages)

Module 6 - Radiation Detectors

This module describes the principles of radiation detection, detector operation, circuit operation, and specific radiation detector applications.

Module 7 - Principles of Control Systems

This module describes the principles of operation for control systems used in evaluating and regulating changing conditions in a process.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Mathematics

Volume 1 of 2 (205 pages)

Module 1 - Review of Introductory Mathematics

This module describes the concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving whole numbers, decimals, fractions, exponents, and radicals. A review of basic calculator operation is included.

Module 2 - Algebra

This module describes the concepts of algebra including quadratic equations and word problems.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Mathematics

Volume 2 of 2 (111 pages)

Module 3 - Geometry

This module describes the basic geometric figures of triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles; and the calculation of area and volume.

Module 4 - Trigonometry

This module describes the trigonometric functions of sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant. The use of the pythagorean theorem is also discussed.

Module 5 - Higher Concepts of Mathematics

This module describes logarithmic functions, statistics, complex numbers, imaginary numbers, matrices, and integral and derivative calculus.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Chemistry

Volume 1 of 2 (139 pages)

Module 1 - Fundamentals of Chemistry

Introduces concepts on the atomic structure of matter. Discusses the periodic table and the significance of the information in a periodic table. Explains chemical bonding, the laws of chemistry, and chemical equations.

Appendix A - Basic Separation Theory Introduces basic separation theory for the gaseous diffusion process. Discusses converter construction and basic operating principals.

Module 2 - Corrosion

Supplies basic information on the chemical interaction taking place during the corrosion process between the environment and the corroding metal.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Chemistry

Volume 2 of 2 (137 pages)

Module 3 - Reactor Water Chemistry

Describes the chemical measures taken to retard the corrosion often found in water systems. The consequences of radioactivity on facility cooling water systems are also addressed.

Module 4 - Principles of Water Treatment

Details the principles of ion exchange in the context of water purity. Discusses typical water treatment methods and the basis for these methods.

Module 5 - Hazards of Chemicals and Gases

Explains why certain chemicals are considered hazardous to facility personnel. Includes general safety rules on handling and storage.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Engineering Symbology, Prints, and Drawings

Volume 1 of 2 (119 pages)

Module 1 - Introduction to Print Reading

This module introduces each type of drawing and its various formats. It also reviews the information contained in the non-drawing areas of a drawing.

Module 2 - Engineering Fluid Diagrams and Prints

This module introduces engineering fluid diagrams and prints (P&IDs); reviews the common symbols and conventions used on P&IDs; and provides several examples of how to read a P&ID.

Module 3 - Electrical Diagrams and Schematics

This module reviews the major symbols and conventions used on electrical schematics and single line drawings and provides several examples of reading electrical prints.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Engineering Symbology, Prints, and Drawings

Volume 2 of 2 (95 pages)

Module 4 - Electronic Diagrams and Schematics

This module reviews electronic schematics and block diagrams. It covers the major symbols used and provides several examples of reading these types of diagrams.

Module 5 - Logic Diagrams

This module introduces the basic symbols and common conventions used on logic diagrams. It explains how logic prints are used to represent a component's control circuits. Truth tables are also briefly discusses and several examples of reading logic diagrams are provided.

Module 6 - Engineering Fabrication, Construction, and Architectural Drawings

This module reviews fabrication, construction, and architectural drawings and introduces the symbols and conventions used to dimension and tolerance these types of drawings.

 

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Material Science,

Volume 1 of 2 (101 pages)

Module 1 - Structure of Metals

Explains the basic structure of metals and how those structures are effected by various processes. The module contains information on the various imperfections and defects that the metal may sustain and how they affect the metal.

Module 2 - Properties of Metals

Contains information on the properties considered when selecting material for a nuclear facility. Each of the properties contains a discussion on how the property is effected and the metal's application.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Material Science,

Volume 2 of 2 (111 pages)

Module 3 - Thermal Shock

Contains material relating to thermal stress and thermal shock effects on a system. Explains how thermal stress and shock combined with pressure can cause major damage to components.

Module 4 - Brittle Fracture

Contains material on ductile and brittle fracture. These two fractures are the most common in nuclear facilities. Explains how ductile and brittle fracture are effected by the minimum pressurization and temperature curves. Explains the reason why
heatup and cooldown rate limits are used when heating up or cooling down the reactor system.

Module 5 - Plant Materials

Contains information on the commonly used materials and the characteristics desired when selecting material for use.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Mechanical Science,
Volume 1 of 2 (138 pages )

Module 1 - Diesel Engine Fundamentals

Provides information covering the basic operating principles of 2-cycle and 4-cycle diesel engines. Includes operation of engine governors, fuel ejectors, and typical engine protective features.

Module 2 - Heat Exchangers

Describes the construction of plate heat exchangers and tube and shell heat exchangers. Describes the flow patterns and temperature profiles in parallel flow, counter flow, and cross flow heat exchangers.

Module 3 - Pumps

Explains the operation of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps. Topics include net positive suction head, cavitation, gas binding, and pump characteristic curves.

 

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Mechanical Science,

Volume 2 of 2 (129 pages)

Module 4 - Valves

Introduces the functions of the basic parts common to most types of valves.  Provides information on applications of many types of valves. Types of valves covered include gate valves, globe valves, ball valves, plug valves, diaphragm valves, reducing valves, pinch valves, butterfly valves, needle valves, check valves, and safety/relief valves.

Module 5 - Miscellaneous Mechanical Components

Provides information on significant mechanical devices that have widespread application in nuclear facilities but do not fit into the categories of components covered by the other modules. These include cooling towers, air compressors, demineralizers, filters, strainers, etc.

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Nuclear Physics & Reactor Theory

Volume 1 of 2 (141 pages)

Module 1 - Atomic and Nuclear Physics

Introduces concepts of atomic physics including the atomic nature of matter, the chart of the nuclides, radioactivity and radioactive decay, neutron interactions and fission, and the interaction of radiation with matter.

Module 2 - Reactor Theory (Nuclear Parameters )

Provides information on reactor theory and neutron characteristics. Includes topics such as neutron sources, neutron flux, neutron cross sections, reaction rates, neutron moderation, and prompt and delayed neutrons

DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Nuclear Physics & Reactor Theory

Volume 2 of 2 (127 pages)