The Nuclear Energy Technology Design Competition, organized within the framework of TEKNOFEST, aims to promote the widespread and increasing use of nuclear energy in various fields such as electricity generation, medicine, industry, scientific research, transportation, water resource management, agriculture, and food production. With nuclear power plants playing a critical role in shaping the country’s nuclear policies, fostering R&D investments, and ensuring sustainability in energy production, the competition highlights the importance of nuclear energy technologies in our future.
Competition Overview and Categories
The Nuclear Energy Technology Design Competition comprises two main categories: the Basic Category and the Subcategories. The Basic Category further branches into the ‘Conceptual Design Category’ and the ‘Detailed Design Category.’ The Subcategories include ‘Reactor Design Software Development,’ ‘Reactor Core Design,’ ‘Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management,’ ‘Energy Cycle Design,’ and ‘Nuclear Instrumentation and Control System Design.’ These categories offer participants a diverse range of topics to explore and innovate within the realm of nuclear energy technology.
In the Basic Category, ‘Conceptual Design,’ teams of undergraduate students, known as ‘License Teams,’ can compete, while in the ‘Detailed Design’ phase, ‘School Teams’ have the opportunity to participate. Additionally, ‘Professional Teams’ are open to competing in all categories, allowing individuals from various academic and professional backgrounds to collaborate and showcase their expertise in the field of nuclear energy technology.
Team Categories and Competition Criteria
License Teams consist solely of undergraduate students and are not affiliated with a specific university or faculty. These teams are limited to undergraduate participants and can compete in the ‘Basic Category Conceptual Design’ and all Subcategories.
School Teams, on the other hand, are comprised of academics and students (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, instructors) from the same university. A School Team can compete only on behalf of the university they represent and are eligible for the infrastructure incentive award by participating in the ‘Detailed Design’ category.
Professional Teams are formed by academics, industry professionals, or individuals from different universities and disciplines. While these teams can compete in the ‘Basic Category Conceptual Design,’ ‘Detailed Design’ category, and Subcategories, they are not eligible for the infrastructure incentive award.
By offering a platform for diverse teams to collaborate and innovate, the Nuclear Energy Technology Design Competition serves as a catalyst for advancing nuclear energy technologies and fostering creativity within the field. As the competition continues to attract participants from various backgrounds and expertise, the future of nuclear energy holds promising opportunities for sustainable energy solutions and technological advancements.
