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Uranium Enrichment Course: Techniques and Regulations

Online 300-hour course in uranium enrichment: techniques and regulations. 6 modules covering the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), IAEA INFCIRC/153 (comprehensive safeguards agreements) and Advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Situate enrichment within the nuclear fuel cycle.

02

Explain at a conceptual level the principles of isotope separation.

03

Identify the chemical and radiological safety risks of these facilities.

04

Analyse the IAEA safeguards system and the Additional Protocol.

05

Interpret the applicable export control regimes.

06

Evaluate the balance between peaceful uses and non-proliferation.

07

Prepare a regulatory analysis of an enrichment facility.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Non-proliferation analyst who wishes to specialise in Uranium Enrichment: Techniques and Regulations.
  • Nuclear safeguards specialist who wishes to specialise in Uranium Enrichment: Techniques and Regulations.
  • Export control manager who wishes to specialise in Uranium Enrichment: Techniques and Regulations.
  • Facility safety engineer from the fuel cycle who wishes to specialise in Uranium Enrichment: Techniques and Regulations.
  • Safeguards inspector who wishes to specialise in Uranium Enrichment: Techniques and Regulations.
  • Adviser in nuclear law who wishes to specialise in Uranium Enrichment: Techniques and Regulations.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join international organisations.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
  • IAEA INFCIRC/153 (comprehensive safeguards agreements)
  • IAEA INFCIRC/540 (Additional Protocol)
  • Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual-use export control)
  • Nuclear Suppliers Group Guidelines (INFCIRC/254)
  • IAEA SSR-4 (safety of nuclear fuel cycle facilities)
  • 10 CFR 110 (export and import of nuclear materials)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1U-235 and U-238 isotopes
  2. 1.2Uranium mining and concentrate
  3. 1.3Conversion to uranium hexafluoride (UF6)
  4. 1.4Separative work unit (SWU)
  5. 1.5Enrichment grades: LEU, HALEU and HEU
  6. 1.6Depleted uranium and tails
  7. 1.7Global enrichment market
  8. 1.8Fuel for commercial reactors
  9. 1.9Reconversion and fuel fabrication
  10. 1.10Workshop: SWU calculation for a reload
  1. 2.1Physical fundamentals of separation
  2. 2.2Separation factor and ideal cascades
  3. 2.3Gaseous diffusion: history
  4. 2.4Centrifugation: general principles
  5. 2.5Laser separation: AVLIS and SILEX
  6. 2.6Electromagnetic separation and calutrons
  7. 2.7Comparative energy efficiency
  8. 2.8Historical evolution of the technologies
  9. 2.9Commercial facilities: Urenco, Orano, Rosatom
  10. 2.10Case study: transition from diffusion to centrifugation
  1. 3.1Chemistry and hazards of UF6
  2. 3.2Release of UF6 and hydrogen fluoride
  3. 3.3Criticality safety
  4. 3.4ANSI/ANS-8.1 standard
  5. 3.5Radiological protection on site
  6. 3.6Cylinder management under ANSI N14.1
  7. 3.7Transport under SSR-6
  8. 3.8The Sequoyah Fuels accident of 1986
  9. 3.9Licensing of enrichment plants
  10. 3.10Case study: analysis of a UF6 release
  1. 4.1Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
  2. 4.2INFCIRC/153 safeguards agreements
  3. 4.3INFCIRC/540 Additional Protocol
  4. 4.4Accountancy and control of materials
  5. 4.5IAEA inspections at plants
  6. 4.6Environmental sampling and verification
  7. 4.7Euratom and regional safeguards
  8. 4.8Diversion indicators
  9. 4.9Case study: the Iranian programme and the JCPOA
  10. 4.10Workshop: interpreting an IAEA report
  1. 5.1Nuclear Suppliers Group
  2. 5.2INFCIRC/254 Guidelines
  3. 5.3EU Dual-Use Regulation 2021/821
  4. 5.4Control lists and sensitive items
  5. 5.5The A. Q. Khan network and lessons learnt
  6. 5.6Low-enriched uranium fuel banks
  7. 5.7Multilateralisation of the fuel cycle
  8. 5.8HALEU and new reactors
  9. 5.9Supply guarantees
  10. 5.10Case study: export licence for equipment
  1. 6.1Selection of the case study
  2. 6.2Technical context of enrichment
  3. 6.3National regulatory framework
  4. 6.4International obligations
  5. 6.5Safety and safeguards analysis
  6. 6.6Proliferation risk assessment
  7. 6.7Policy recommendations
  8. 6.8Conclusions
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Advanced Excel, Python (pandas), Zotero, SCALE (ORIGEN), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for analysing safeguards regulatory frameworks, export control case studies and review of IAEA reports. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with track records 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 cyber security, IHL and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Selection of the case study

Situate enrichment within the nuclear fuel cycle.

Technical context of enrichment

Explain at a conceptual level the principles of isotope separation.

National regulatory framework

Identify the chemical and radiological safety risks of these facilities.

International obligations

Analyse the IAEA safeguards system and the Additional Protocol.

Safety and safeguards analysis

Interpret the applicable export control regimes.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Non-proliferation analystNuclear safeguards specialistExport control managerFacility safety engineer in the fuel cycleSafeguards inspectorAdviser in nuclear law
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 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 work is carried out with Advanced Excel, Python (pandas), Zotero, SCALE (ORIGEN). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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