Coursecode: wb4416
Coursename: Nuclear Engineering

DUT creditpoints: 2
ECTS creditpoints: 3

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology

Lecturer(s): Ludwig, ir. P.W.P.H.

Tel.: 015-2782172

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

Courseyear: 4
Semester: 0/4/0/0/0
Hours p/w: 4
Other hours:
Assessment: written
Assessm.period(s): 2, 3
(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites: -

Follow up: -

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

R.A. Knief, Nuclear Engineering

Same, ISBN 1-56032-089-3

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

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%