Interregional Workshop on Education and Training tools and Knowledge Transfer for SMRs

International Atomic Energy Agency

International Atomic Energy Agency

Vienna, Austria

27 February - 03 March 2023

The purpose of the workshop was to explore the challenges in developing an adequate level of competence and experienced personnel to operate and maintain the new generation small modular reactors that may have a different kind of operating organization structure and their personnel may need a different set of competencies and expertise.

The purpose of the workshop was to explore the challenges in developing an adequate level of competence and experienced personnel to operate and maintain the new generation small modular reactors that may have a different kind of operating organization structure and their personnel may need a different set of competencies and expertise.

Chirayu Batra, Chief Technology Officer of TerraPraxis, discussed the importance of understanding the Physics and Technology of the advanced and innovative reactors as a vital step to building the workforce that will be needed to operate these reactors. Using simulation tools at different levels - educational, engineering, and full scope - works together to provide an in-depth understanding of underlying physics concepts and the required operator training.

The workshop brought together experts from 38 countries to meet the growing demand for energy and to mitigate global climate challenges.

Chirayu Batra at the IAEA Headquarters


Chirayu, from TerraPraxis, also conducted a half-day workshop to train participants on the use of IAEA's integral PWR simulator. Integral PWR is one of the leading design concepts currently being commercialized by SMR vendors.

Chirayu Batra and attendees from all over the world
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