Technical tour of Nuclear Power Engineering study programme (Jaderná energetika) FEEC BUT | Archive FEEC
Itinerary of the January tour:
20.1.2025 - Dukovany Power Plant + Dalešice Power Plant
21.1.2025 - Dukovany power plant +
22.1.2025 - SÚRAO PVP Bukov (Radioactive Waste Repository Administration, Bukov Underground Research Site)
27.1.2025 - ÚJP Praha (Institute of Nuclear Fuels) + ÚJV Řež (Institute of Nuclear Research) and CVŘ (Research Centre Řež)
28.1.2025 - SÚRAO Richard (Radioactive Waste Repository Administration, Richard Repository) + NUVIA, Division of Detector Technology - Kralupy nad Vltavou
29.1.2025 - DOOSAN Škoda Power
30.1.2025 - Škoda JS
31.1.2025 - Temelín power plant
Technical tour of Nuclear Power Engineering study programme (Jaderná energetika) FEEC BUT | Archive FEEC
How the students themselves evaluate the "technical tour"
Dukovany Power Plant
"The excursion in Dukovany was very interesting. Apart from visiting the control zone (where we got a closer look at the steam generators, hydro accumulators and also the emergency power pumps thanks to the outage of Unit 4), we also visited the engine room of the first generating unit and the outdoor buildings. We went through the engine room one by one according to the technological diagram we received from our guide. Overall, I rate the excursion as very beneficial and interesting, as not just anyone can get into the controlled zone. I also positively evaluate the ČEZ employees who guided us and were willing to answer our questions," said Marek Ošust.
MICo
"The excursion was a very pleasant surprise for me in particular, as I pass by the hall in Kramolín about twice a week and until now I did not know that such an interesting operation existed here. It was great to see that production on this scale is operating in the region. The explanation of the production director was very interesting and professional. The director was also able to answer our questions promptly. I am glad for the opportunity to see part of the tubular heat exchanger live and to understand the production process better," said Kateřina Koudelková.
SÚRAO - Underground Research Site Bukov
"I had no further information about the activities at the former uranium mine. I am glad that I learned about the experiments being carried out at this site. The journey to and from the underground and the overall process of pharming was also interesting for me. The explanation of the staff was clear and informative," commented Martin Mihulka on the excursion.
ÚJP Prague
"I was most interested in this company of all the places I visited, thanks to their focus, which is close to the topic of my bachelor thesis, but also to the focus of the research I am part of. This leads me to be interested in a future internship in this company and to try working in a research institute with specific equipment," said Petr Vnenk.
ÚJV and CVŘ
"During our excursion to the Research Centre Řež we had the opportunity to see the hot chambers where radioactive materials are handled. We also visited the LVR-15 research reactor, which is used for scientific experiments. Our guides explained the principles of nuclear research and safety measures. It was interesting to see how radioactive materials are handled remotely using special arms. The whole excursion was very informative and brought us closer to the work of experts in nuclear research," said Timotej Pospíšek after the visit.
SÚRAO - Radioactive Waste Repository Richard
"Similarly to SÚRAO PVP Bukov, I did not know where this repository is located and what materials are stored there. The walk around the repository, which is located in a former mine, was interesting, although there is not really much to see. The lecture on the history of the mine and the current functioning of the mine and the repository was also interesting," said Martin Mihulka.
NUVIA
"At the beginning of the excursion we had a presentation about Nuvia and its history. After the presentation we went to see the production of scintillation crystals. We saw the whole process of making plastic crystals from simple plastics, ranging from thin films to large plates for gantry detectors. We also saw the production of crystals from sodium iodide activated with thallium. Interestingly, the company has a facility on site that can recover pure sodium iodide and thallium from already produced crystals with defects or from post-processing residues without loss. Of course, the guides were able to describe the production and answer all the questions and overall the excursion was interesting," said Vojtěch Pibil.
DOOSAN Skoda Power
"We visited Doosan Škoda Power on Thursday afternoon. The excursion started with a tour of the plant, where we went directly to the production hall to the turbines. The gentleman from the plant who was in charge of us was a real pro and willingly explained everything we asked. Then the second part awaited us. This was also interesting, but it was not equal to the first part. Still, I dare say that both employees made a good impression and aroused the interest of most of us. I rate the excursion very positively, because all the theory around turbines was combined with practice, and it was definitely worth it," Barbora Poláková offered her perspective.
Skoda JS
"I was most impressed by the reactor hall, either by its dominance or its possibilities. The information that they have a crane with a possible lift of up to 400,000 kg was remarkable from all possible angles (whether of the forces exerted on a given body or ropes, etc.). I have never seen such a huge crane. What was shocking was the fact that when multiple cranes were coupled together, it was possible to lift and move a body weighing up to 525 tonnes. Another big attraction was to see the VVER reactor vessel in person. The opportunity to climb into it and get a better idea of the reactor's function, with the help of Professor Karel Katovský, was very valuable. After we moved on to the second site in Bolevec, it was quite interesting to see the progress of the production of the drives for the reactor control rods. The whole excursion in this company was very well and interestingly given by Mr. Otakar Blahut, who guided us. Overall, I would like to say that all the excursions were interesting and helped to diversify the teaching and, moreover, to introduce the supplier companies that help to service our two nuclear power plants," concluded Martin Michal.
About opening of new study programme Jaderná energetika.
Through the eyes of the participants of Nuclear Power Engineering (Jaderná energetika) study programme: evaluation of practical excursions
The Nuclear Power Engineering programme (Jaderná energetika, MPC-JAE) offers its students three practical internship blocks of 14 days each. In January 2025, one of these blocks (MPC-STZ1) was used as a "technical tour" - an intensive series of excursions to major nuclear energy sites and key partners of our study programme. The students were accompanied throughout the tour by experts from Department of Electrical Power Engineering Lukáš Nesvadba and Karel Katovský. They not only complemented the expert explanations provided at the individual sites, but also explained various technical aspects themselves, allowing the students to gain a deeper understanding of the technologies visited.Technical tour of Nuclear Power Engineering study programme (Jaderná energetika) FEEC BUT | Archive FEECItinerary of the January tour:
20.1.2025 - Dukovany Power Plant + Dalešice Power Plant
21.1.2025 - Dukovany power plant +
22.1.2025 - SÚRAO PVP Bukov (Radioactive Waste Repository Administration, Bukov Underground Research Site)
27.1.2025 - ÚJP Praha (Institute of Nuclear Fuels) + ÚJV Řež (Institute of Nuclear Research) and CVŘ (Research Centre Řež)
28.1.2025 - SÚRAO Richard (Radioactive Waste Repository Administration, Richard Repository) + NUVIA, Division of Detector Technology - Kralupy nad Vltavou
29.1.2025 - DOOSAN Škoda Power
30.1.2025 - Škoda JS
31.1.2025 - Temelín power plant
Technical tour of Nuclear Power Engineering study programme (Jaderná energetika) FEEC BUT | Archive FEEC
How the students themselves evaluate the "technical tour"
Dukovany Power Plant
"The excursion in Dukovany was very interesting. Apart from visiting the control zone (where we got a closer look at the steam generators, hydro accumulators and also the emergency power pumps thanks to the outage of Unit 4), we also visited the engine room of the first generating unit and the outdoor buildings. We went through the engine room one by one according to the technological diagram we received from our guide. Overall, I rate the excursion as very beneficial and interesting, as not just anyone can get into the controlled zone. I also positively evaluate the ČEZ employees who guided us and were willing to answer our questions," said Marek Ošust.
MICo
"The excursion was a very pleasant surprise for me in particular, as I pass by the hall in Kramolín about twice a week and until now I did not know that such an interesting operation existed here. It was great to see that production on this scale is operating in the region. The explanation of the production director was very interesting and professional. The director was also able to answer our questions promptly. I am glad for the opportunity to see part of the tubular heat exchanger live and to understand the production process better," said Kateřina Koudelková.
SÚRAO - Underground Research Site Bukov
"I had no further information about the activities at the former uranium mine. I am glad that I learned about the experiments being carried out at this site. The journey to and from the underground and the overall process of pharming was also interesting for me. The explanation of the staff was clear and informative," commented Martin Mihulka on the excursion.
ÚJP Prague
"I was most interested in this company of all the places I visited, thanks to their focus, which is close to the topic of my bachelor thesis, but also to the focus of the research I am part of. This leads me to be interested in a future internship in this company and to try working in a research institute with specific equipment," said Petr Vnenk.
ÚJV and CVŘ
"During our excursion to the Research Centre Řež we had the opportunity to see the hot chambers where radioactive materials are handled. We also visited the LVR-15 research reactor, which is used for scientific experiments. Our guides explained the principles of nuclear research and safety measures. It was interesting to see how radioactive materials are handled remotely using special arms. The whole excursion was very informative and brought us closer to the work of experts in nuclear research," said Timotej Pospíšek after the visit.
SÚRAO - Radioactive Waste Repository Richard
"Similarly to SÚRAO PVP Bukov, I did not know where this repository is located and what materials are stored there. The walk around the repository, which is located in a former mine, was interesting, although there is not really much to see. The lecture on the history of the mine and the current functioning of the mine and the repository was also interesting," said Martin Mihulka.
NUVIA
"At the beginning of the excursion we had a presentation about Nuvia and its history. After the presentation we went to see the production of scintillation crystals. We saw the whole process of making plastic crystals from simple plastics, ranging from thin films to large plates for gantry detectors. We also saw the production of crystals from sodium iodide activated with thallium. Interestingly, the company has a facility on site that can recover pure sodium iodide and thallium from already produced crystals with defects or from post-processing residues without loss. Of course, the guides were able to describe the production and answer all the questions and overall the excursion was interesting," said Vojtěch Pibil.
DOOSAN Skoda Power
"We visited Doosan Škoda Power on Thursday afternoon. The excursion started with a tour of the plant, where we went directly to the production hall to the turbines. The gentleman from the plant who was in charge of us was a real pro and willingly explained everything we asked. Then the second part awaited us. This was also interesting, but it was not equal to the first part. Still, I dare say that both employees made a good impression and aroused the interest of most of us. I rate the excursion very positively, because all the theory around turbines was combined with practice, and it was definitely worth it," Barbora Poláková offered her perspective.
Skoda JS
"I was most impressed by the reactor hall, either by its dominance or its possibilities. The information that they have a crane with a possible lift of up to 400,000 kg was remarkable from all possible angles (whether of the forces exerted on a given body or ropes, etc.). I have never seen such a huge crane. What was shocking was the fact that when multiple cranes were coupled together, it was possible to lift and move a body weighing up to 525 tonnes. Another big attraction was to see the VVER reactor vessel in person. The opportunity to climb into it and get a better idea of the reactor's function, with the help of Professor Karel Katovský, was very valuable. After we moved on to the second site in Bolevec, it was quite interesting to see the progress of the production of the drives for the reactor control rods. The whole excursion in this company was very well and interestingly given by Mr. Otakar Blahut, who guided us. Overall, I would like to say that all the excursions were interesting and helped to diversify the teaching and, moreover, to introduce the supplier companies that help to service our two nuclear power plants," concluded Martin Michal.
About opening of new study programme Jaderná energetika.
| Responsible person | Ing. Zdeňka Koubová |
|---|---|
| Date of publication |