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Course Catalog 01/02


Mechanical Engineering

MTM079 Nuclear Engineering 6.0 ECTS credits

TIMEPERIOD:
Q IV

LANGUAGE:English/Swedish

EXAMINER
Björn Graneli Univ lekt


PREREQUISITES
MTF 012 Thermodynamics (or equivalent)


COURSE AIM
The purpose is to convey understanding of different aspects of reactor technology, and to analyse prerequisies, possibilities and limitations of its use. Of prime importance is wide knowledge about th r™le of nuclear power in energy production systems, as well as safety aspects and waste handling technologies.

CONTENTS
Fundamental nuclear physics and reactor physics; reactor core cooling; design principles of water-cooled reactors (PWR and BWR); design of fuel and fuel rod assemblies; steam cycle and power generation; fuel cycle; reactor safety systems; spent fuel disposal concepts; reactor safeguards issues.
Laboratory exercises may be included, depending on resources allocated.


TEACHING
Class lectures covers theory in addition to problem solution seminars. Compulsory seminar work and laboratory exercises


EXAMINATION
Written test with differentiated grades. Correction according to alternative A in "Rules for examination". Alternative forms of examination may be applied.

COURSE GRADE SCALE: U, 3, 4, 5

ITEMS/CREDITS
Seminars 0.00ECTS
Written exam 6.00ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE
To ve announced at course start.

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Valid for the academic year 01/02.

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