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Engineering of Nuclear Systems (ENGR90048)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024

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Overview

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This subject presents nuclear reactor theory and its applications to reactor operation. It examines reactor response to control actions, feedback effects, and the intermediate and long-term effects on reactivity due to fission product poisoning and fuel burnup. Furthermore, it covers the fundamentals of thermal and hydraulic analysis of pressurised-water reactors.

Indicative content:

  • Nuclear reactor theory and engineering
  • Reactor dynamics and control
  • Effects of fuel burnup and the long-term evolution of the reactor core properties
  • Heat generation and heat transfer from fuel to coolant
  • Thermal design of nuclear reactors

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Describe the design features of pressurised-water reactors.
  • Analyse the dynamic behaviour of a nuclear reactor in different operating states.
  • Explain long-term changes in the reactor core composition and properties over the reactor lifetime.
  • Determine the steady-state temperature distributions in the fuel and coolant.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should have the following generic skills:

  • Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
  • Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the community at large

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ENGR90046 Nuclear Engineering
Not available in 2024
 12.5

AND

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CHEN90032 Process Simulation and Control
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ELEN90055 Control Systems
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Written Assignment 1

  • 30 hours (of work required)
Due in Week 6-7 of semester25%

Written Assignment 2

  • 30 hours (of work required)
Due in Week 11-12 of semester25%

Written Examination

  • 3 hours
During the examination period50%

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

Not available in 2024

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

Last updated: 31 January 2024