* Overview of arithmetic errors in computations.
* Desirable features of an algorithm with respect to speed, accuracy, computer memory, stability etc.
* Linear systems solutions by direct methods, iterative methods and acceleration techniques, matrix inverse, ill conditioned matrices, sparse matrices, Eigen values.
* Non -Linear systems: Newton-Rapson & Successive Approximation methods.
* Data Approximation: curve fitting, Lagrange & Hermite interpolations, Least Square & Chebyshev fittings.
* Numerical Integration: Newton Cotes quadratures, Gauss quadratures.
* Solution of Ordinary Differential equations: Methods of Euler, Adams, RK, Predictor-Corrector, Stability of solutions,   solutions of Stiff Equations.
* Finite Difference Approximation in 1-D and 2-D.
* Solution of steady and unsteady heat conduction equations.
* Modern Iterative Techniques: Conjugate Gradient Method, Krylov Subspace Method, Preconditioning.
* Finite Element Method, Energy Theorem and integral equations, Weighted Residual Approximations, Point and sub domain   collocations, Galerkin Method, Variational Principles, Lagranges multipliers.
* Interpolation Function, Lagranges interpolation, B-spline, Bezier curves.
* Response Surface Method 2K+1, factorial design, 3k factorial design.
* Monte Carlo Method.
* Artificial Intelligence and Genetic Algorithm.
* Artificial Neural Network.
* Gram-Schmidtt Orthogonalization.
* Transformation of matrix.
* Probability Distribution: continuous and discrete random variables, commonly used probability distributions, Extreme value distributions.

* Chemistry of reactor materials.
* Chemical compatibility of materials for different nuclear systems.
* Chemical changes in nuclear reactor vicinity.
* Relevant chemical parameters to be monitored and controlled in a nuclear power plant.
* Difference in chemical parameters for various types of nuclear power plants.
* Analytical instruments for chemical analysis.
* Water Chemistry and Corrosion control.
* Regulatory limits for chemical parameters.

* Radiation Theory.
* Radiation hazards.
* Radiation shielding.
* Protection against radiation exposure.
* Calculation of radiation dose, field, manrem and duration of work.
* Biological and genetic effects.
* Manrem budgeting and control.
* Selection of instruments for measuring radiation parameters.
* Radiation emergency preparedness.
* Surface contamination and control.

* Scientific fundamentals of fission and fusion processes and resultant release of energy.
* Interaction of sub-atomic particles and ionizing radiations with matter.
* Nuclear structure and functions of the reactor systems.
* Various types of reactors.
* Moderator and coolant.
* Boiler and reactor auxiliary systems.
* Typical reactor control system.
* Steady and dynamic behavior of reactors.
* Requirements of the safety systems in nuclear power plants.
* Application of regulation and protection systems.
* Integration with Reactor Engineering.
* Reactor core materials.
* Nuclear reactor design.
* Types of nuclear reactors & comparison of key parameters.
* Influence of power conversion methods on reactor design.
* Steam and gas power cycles.
* Reactor process systems and equipment.
* Reactor auxiliary systems.
* Reactor protection systems.
* Reactor control systems.
* Reactivity mechanisms.
* Types of nuclear fuel.
* Fuel management systems.

* Heat transfer and Fluid flow mechanism.
* Safe energy removal from reactor core.
* Fundamentals of thermal hydraulic calculations.
* Influence of thermal hydraulics on reactor design parameters.
* Thermal hydraulic design of nuclear reactors.
* Hydraulics of reactor system loops & heated channels.

* Nuclear fuel cycle options for PHWR, BWR, PWR and FBR.
* Nuclear materials.
* Nuclear fuel cycle in India.
* Mining, processing, enrichment, manufacturing and usage and burning of fuel.
* Quality control aspects.
* Storage and safe transportation of spent fuel bundles.
* Nuclear fuel enrichment.
* Fuel reprocessing.
* Generation and management of radioactive wastes – Introduction.

* Plant operation under normal conditions.
* Instrumentation and control systems.
* Concepts of process control and reactor dynamics.
* Control of disturbances and transients and integrated operation of the plant.
* Total and partial load throw off.
* Reactor trip transients.
* Reactor step back and set back transients.
* Turbine trip transients.
* Transients related to discrepancies in feed water and cooling water systems.
* Disturbance analyzers.

* Fuel design parameters.
* Specifications of fuel.
* Fuel materials.
* Fuel fabrication.
* Fuel behavior under operational conditions.
* Fuel burnup.
* Fuel behavior under abnormal conditions.

* Application of reactor physics for operation.
* Design basis of reactor regulation and protection systems.
* Initial and subsequent approaches to criticality and Phase-B experiments.
* Importance of various physics measurements.
* Functions of Delayed Neutron Monitoring (DNM) system and method of identifying failed fuel.
* Neutron flux monitoring.
* Steady state operation of the reactor.
* Nuclear Fuel Accounting.
* Fuel management aspects (fresh core, plutonium peak, equilibrium core and factors affecting reactivity, fuel shuffling etc.).

* Reactor pressure vessel.
* Reactor shielding.
* Reactor internals.
* Reactor coolant channels in PHWRs.
* Reactor vessel penetrations and nozzles.
* Circulating pumps.
* Feed pumps.
* Pressurizer.
* Valves and pipes.
* Steam generators.
* Ventilation and cooling equipment.
* Air compressors and dryers.
* Codes, standards and specifications.
* Life assessment and life extension.
* Maintenance equipment and tools.

* Main functions of Electrical system (Power evacuation and auxiliary power systems.
* Functional requirement of each equipment.
* Main generator, exciter and Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR).
* Standby power system equipment.
* Steady state, anticipated transients and emergency operations.
* Operational logics and interlocks with the other systems.
* Electrical protection systems.
* E-SCADA.

* Control requirements of nuclear power plants - information, control and protection.
* Required instrumentation.
* Functional requirements and design features.
* Normal and emergency operations.
* Reactor regulation and protection systems.
* Process control systems.
* Steam generator pressure and level control.
* Computerized Channel Temperature Monitoring system (CCTM).
* Channel Flow Monitoring system (CFMS).
* Failed fuel monitoring system.
* Computerised data acquisition system and logic control system.

* Nuclear power plant safety requirements.
* Basic concepts in safety and reliability.
* Loss of coolant accident.
* Conceptual design of safety systems.
* Risk and reliability analysis of systems.
* Operational safety procedures.
* Regulatory process – Introduction.
* Safety-related instrumentation.

* Legislation for regulation and its effective implementation for nuclear power plants.
* Role of Central and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions.
* Role of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) and Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
* Legislation, rules and regulations for safe electricity generation:-.
* o The Factories Act 1948.
o Applicable AERB Safety Codes, Guides and Technical Specifications.
o The Atomic Energy Act 1962.
o The Indian Electricity Act 1910.
o The Environmental Protection Act 1986.
o The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981.
o The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974.
o The Boiler Act.
* Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
* Surveillance requirements and systems.
* Comparison with the regulatory framework of conventional industry.

* Site selection.
* Design.
* Construction.
* Operation and Maintenance.
* Decommissioning.

* Radioactivity, radio nuclides and types of radioactive waste.
* Sources of nuclear waste.
* Nuclear decay law.
* Short-lived and Long-lived waste radio nuclides.
* Characterization of radioactive waste.
* Approaches to nuclear waste management.
* Pre-treatment of radioactive wastes.
* Techniques of nuclear waste processing.
* Performance and safety assessment methods.
* Radioactive waste recycling, waste minimization and immobilization.
* Contaminants and hazards.
* Background radiation.
* Nuclear waste regulations.
* Treatment/immobilization of solid and liquid radioactive wastes.

* Elements of nuclear power plant cost.
* Cash flows covering the entire life cycle.
* Cost estimation and revision methods.
* Cost of capital.
* Unit energy cost.
* Mandatory liabilities like decommissioning and international safeguard obligations.
* Financial planning, analysis and control.
* Interest during construction.
* Comparison of cost of nuclear power plant with thermal & other power plants.

* Need for environmental protection.
* Environmental impact of nuclear power plants.
* Legislation and control.
* Assessment of public perception and its impact on environmental decision making.
* Socio-economic factors and stakeholders interests.
* Methods used in environmental decision making.
* Scientific basis of risk assessment and public perception.
* Regulatory criteria for environmental protection.

* Principles and Concepts of quality management.
* Quality management policies.
* Quality assurance during design and procurement.
* Quality assurance during construction and erection of equipment.
* Quality assurance during commissioning and operations.
* Organization of quality assurance section.
* Quality assurance audits and records.
* In service Inspection (ISI), quality control and inspection, and condition monitoring.
* Codes and standards.

* Introduction to Turbine Generator for nuclear power plants.
* Turbine Main system.
* Turbine lubricating oil system.
* Turbine governing and protection.
* Turbovisory system.
* Generator and its auxiliary systems.
* Turbine generator (TG) operation.
* Boiler, feed water and steam systems.
* Condensate and cooling water systems.
* Functional requirement of equipment in these systems.
* Normal, transient and emergency operations.
* Operational logics and interlocks with the other systems.