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Course on Underwater Robotics in Nuclear Pools

Online course of 300 h in Underwater Robotics in Nuclear Pools. 6 modules covering IAEA SSG-15 (spent fuel storage), IEC 60529 (IP degrees of protection) and ROS 2. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the environment and conditions of fuel pools.

02

Select underwater vehicles and tools for inspection.

03

Design watertight, decontaminable equipment.

04

Evaluate the radiation resistance of cameras and electronics.

05

Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.

06

Integrate ALARA criteria into underwater interventions.

07

Plan a robotic inspection campaign in a pool.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Underwater robotics engineer looking to specialise in Underwater Robotics in Nuclear Pools.
  • Fuel pool inspection technician looking to specialise in Underwater Robotics in Nuclear Pools.
  • Remote handling engineer looking to specialise in Underwater Robotics in Nuclear Pools.
  • Radiation protection technician looking to specialise in Underwater Robotics in Nuclear Pools.
  • Nuclear maintenance engineer looking to specialise in Underwater Robotics in Nuclear Pools.
  • Nuclear robotics researcher looking to specialise in Underwater Robotics in Nuclear Pools.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the nuclear industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IAEA SSG-15 (spent fuel storage)
  • IEC 60529 (IP degrees of protection)
  • IEC/IEEE 60780-323 (qualification of electrical equipment)
  • ISO 17874 (remote handling devices)
  • ASME NQA-1 (nuclear quality assurance)
  • IAEA GSR Part 3 (radiation protection)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Spent fuel and refuelling pools
  2. 1.2Water chemistry and boration
  3. 1.3Underwater dose rates
  4. 1.4Visibility and turbidity
  5. 1.5Foreign material exclusion (FME)
  6. 1.6Racks, gates and transfer canals
  7. 1.7Cleanliness requirements
  8. 1.8Typical operations during refuelling
  9. 1.9Lessons from Fukushima on pools
  10. 1.10Case study: risk map of a fuel pool
  1. 2.1Tethered inspection ROVs
  2. 2.2Bottom-crawling vehicles and adhesive tracks
  3. 2.3Propulsion in confined spaces
  4. 2.4Buoyancy and stability
  5. 2.5Materials compatible with borated water
  6. 2.6Underwater arms and tools
  7. 2.7Umbilicals and cable management
  8. 2.8Radiation tolerance of cameras
  9. 2.9Decontamination after retrieval
  10. 2.10Workshop: selecting an ROV for rack inspection
  1. 3.1USBL and LBL acoustic positioning
  2. 3.2Inertial systems and DVL
  3. 3.3Underwater vision and colour correction
  4. 3.4Imaging and profiling sonar
  5. 3.5Laser scanning for 3D measurement
  6. 3.6Underwater SLAM
  7. 3.7Submersible radiation detectors
  8. 3.8Sensor fusion
  9. 3.9In-pool calibration
  10. 3.10Lab: 3D reconstruction of a rack
  1. 4.1Remote visual inspection according to ASME XI
  2. 4.2Immersion ultrasonic testing
  3. 4.3Eddy current testing
  4. 4.4Steel liner welds
  5. 4.5Liner leak detection
  6. 4.6Foreign object retrieval
  7. 4.7Sediment vacuuming and cleaning
  8. 4.8Inspection of reactor vessel internals
  9. 4.9Underwater cutting and repair
  10. 4.10Practice: inspection plan for liner welds
  1. 5.1Teleoperation with video feedback
  2. 5.2Position control and station keeping
  3. 5.3Autonomy in repetitive tasks
  4. 5.4Fault management and vehicle recovery
  5. 5.5Risk of objects falling onto the fuel
  6. 5.6Equipment qualification
  7. 5.7Procedures and work permits
  8. 5.8Human factors in remote operation
  9. 5.9Regulatory requirements for pool work
  10. 5.10Case study: risk analysis of a robotic intervention
  1. 6.1Defining the pool task
  2. 6.2Environmental requirements
  3. 6.3Platform and sensor selection
  4. 6.4Navigation and control design
  5. 6.5Operating procedure
  6. 6.6Risk and FME analysis
  7. 6.7Mock-up test plan
  8. 6.8Evaluation of results
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, making it easy to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The software used is ROS 2, Gazebo, SolidWorks, Python (OpenCV), in free, academic or trial versions. Testing is studied through real procedures from remote visual inspection in fuel pools, foreign object retrieval, leak-tightness tests and decontaminability. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus a final capstone project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with OT cybersecurity, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Defining the pool task

Describe the environment and conditions of fuel pools.

Environmental requirements

Select underwater vehicles and tools for inspection.

Platform and sensor selection

Design watertight, decontaminable equipment.

Navigation and control design

Evaluate the radiation resistance of cameras and electronics.

Operating procedure

Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Underwater robotics engineerFuel pool inspection technicianRemote handling engineerRadiation protection technicianNuclear maintenance engineerNuclear robotics researcher
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No previous qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
  • A level of English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with ROS 2, Gazebo, SolidWorks, Python (OpenCV). Free, academic or trial versions are used, and your tutor will point out a free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the capstone project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state-accredited degree.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.

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