Dr. Nikola Popov, McMaster University

This course introduces the fundamentals of mass, momentum, and energy conservation; reactor thermodynamics; reactor fluid mechanics; and two-phase flow and heat transfer within a reactor’s primary heat transport system. It provides a condensed overview of the full UN804 graduate course, covering the design and operation of primary heat transport systems across various reactor types, including key components, design objectives, and engineering processes. Additional topics include heat and mass transfer in the reactor core, the design and operation of secondary heat transport systems in CANDU and pressurized reactors, reactor thermal efficiency, thermal margins, critical heat flux, dryout and post-dryout heat transfer, and pressure drop characteristics throughout primary system components.

Just two quick steps:

1. Register using the email tied to your Zoom account

2. Pay your course fee using the correct link below

⚠️ You must complete both your registration and payment at least 2 business days before the course starts.

Need help with anything? Reach out anytime at info@unene.ca.

Discounted Rate – Member Organizations

If you work or study at one of UNENE’s partner institutions or member companies, you’re eligible for a special rate.

Standard Rate – Non-Member Organizations

Member Organizations: AECL, Atkins-Réalis, Bruce Power, Clean Core Thorium Energy, CNL, CNSC, COG, Ecole Polytechique Montreal, Kinectrics, McMaster University, NBPower, NRCan, NWMO, Ontario Tech University, OPG, Queen’s University, Royal Military College of Canada, University of Guelph, University of Manitoba, University of New Brunswick, University of Ottawa, University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, University of Windsor, Western University, University of Calgary, University of Alberta.

Non-Member Organizations: All other organizations

Life happens—we get it. You can cancel up to 2 days before the course for a full refund. After that, we’re unable to offer refunds or provide materials to no-shows.

📧 To request a refund or ask a question, email info@unene.ca.