Course in International Regulation of Fuel Transport
300 h online course in international regulation of fuel transport. 6 modules covering IAEA SSR-6 (Rev.1) (safe transport of radioactive material), IAEA SSG-26 (advisory material for the transport regulations) and SCALE (KENO, criticality analysis). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the international framework for the transport of fresh and irradiated fuel.
Interpret the design and approval requirements for Type B and fissile packages.
Analyse the safety of a package against criticality, shielding and heat dissipation.
Apply the operational requirements of an international fuel shipment.
Identify the physical protection obligations during transport.
Assess emergency preparedness and public acceptance of shipments.
Develop a compliance strategy for a fuel transport.
Who it's for
- Transport container design engineer looking to specialise in International Regulation of Fuel Transport.
- Criticality analysis specialist looking to specialise in International Regulation of Fuel Transport.
- Package licensing technician looking to specialise in International Regulation of Fuel Transport.
- Fuel shipment manager looking to specialise in International Regulation of Fuel Transport.
- Physical security technician looking to specialise in International Regulation of Fuel Transport.
- Nuclear transport consultant looking to specialise in International Regulation of Fuel Transport.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the nuclear fuel cycle.
What you'll work with
- IAEA SSR-6 (Rev.1) (safe transport of radioactive material)
- IAEA SSG-26 (advisory material for the transport regulations)
- IMO INF Code (irradiated nuclear fuel by sea)
- Directive 2006/117/Euratom (shipments of waste and spent fuel)
- Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and its 2005 Amendment
- ANSI N14.5 (leak testing of packages)
- 10 CFR Part 71 (NRC, packaging and transport)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Materials involved: fresh and spent fuel1.2International regulations for safe transport1.3Transposition by mode and European legislation1.4National regulations and authorisations1.5Competent authorities and multilateral approvals1.6Responsibilities of the consignor and the carrier1.7Mandatory shipment documentation1.8Difference from the transport of sources1.9Role of safeguards in transport1.10Exercise: identify the required approvals
2.1Type B package and Type C package2.2Normal conditions of transport test requirements2.3Accident conditions test requirements2.4Drop, puncture, fire and immersion tests2.5Fissile material and additional requirements2.6Criticality safety index2.7Package safety report2.8Design approval and its international validation2.9Maintenance and service life of the container2.10Practice: reading a package dossier
3.1Subcriticality control during transport3.2Basket geometry and neutron absorbers3.3Load and minimum burn-up limits3.4Burn-up credit and its justification3.5Removal of residual heat3.6Temperature and pressure limits3.7Gamma and neutron shielding3.8Containment and leak tests3.9Transport accident analysis3.10Practice: verifying the limits of a load
4.1Package preparation and loading4.2Pre-shipment radiological checks4.3Dose rate and contamination limits4.4Marking, labelling and placarding4.5Securing and transport by rail and road4.6Sea transport and vessel requirements4.7Route planning and transit permits4.8Escort, tracking and communications4.9Receipt and unloading at destination4.10Practice: operational plan for a shipment
5.1Required physical protection levels5.2Threat assessment and measures5.3Protection of route information5.4Transport emergency plan5.5Coordination with response services5.6Route exercises and drills5.7Event reporting5.8Public communication and opposition to shipments5.9Historical experience of completed shipments5.10Practice: en-route incident drill
6.1Choice of material and of origin and destination6.2Package selection and justification6.3Verification of criticality, thermal and shielding6.4Documentation and necessary approvals6.5Operational and route plan6.6Physical protection plan6.7Emergency and training plan6.8Schedule and costs6.9Technical report of the shipment6.10Defence of the work
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SCALE (KENO, criticality analysis), MCNP, ANSYS Mechanical (simulated drop tests), RADTRAN, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The tests are studied using real procedures for reviewing safety reports of Type B and fissile packages, container criticality analysis, and simulation of drop and fire tests. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the international framework for the transport of fresh and irradiated fuel.
Interpret the design and approval requirements for Type B and fissile packages.
Analyse the safety of a package against criticality, shielding and heat dissipation.
Apply the operational requirements of an international fuel shipment.
Identify the physical protection obligations during transport.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with SCALE (KENO, criticality analysis), MCNP, ANSYS Mechanical (simulated drop tests), RADTRAN. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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