Coursecode: wb4416
Coursename: Nuclear Engineering

ECTS creditpoints: 3

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology

Lecturer(s): Verkooijen, prof.dr.ir. A.H.M.

Tel.: 015-27 86687

Catalog data:
nuclear, power, energy, mechanical engeneering, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety, heat transfer, neutrons

Course year: MSc 1st year
Semester: 2A
Hours p/w: 4
Other hours:
Assessment: written
Assessm.period(s): 2A, 2B
(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites: -

Follow up: -

Detailed description of topics:
Introduction to nuclear power. Economics of nuclear power. Introduction nuclear physics, reactor kinetics and reactor control. Description of the various reactor types and future trends. Reactor safety and safety analysis. Reactor energy removal. Reactor materials. Three Miles Island and Chernobil accidents

Course material:
R.A. Knief, Nuclear Engineering

References from literature:
Same, ISBN 1-56032-089-3

Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):

Goals:
Ability to declare the characteristics of the various reactor types. Understanding of the specific, safety related requirements, which a nuclear reactor has to meet.

Computer use:

Laboratory project(s):

Design content:

Percentage of design: 0%