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Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards (ENGR90049)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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Safety, security and safeguards are critical requirements in the operation of nuclear facilities. This subject presents the safety aspects and safety assessment methods of nuclear power plants. Nuclear security and safeguards are discussed in the context of the nuclear fuel cycle.
Indicative content:
- Nuclear fuel cycle
- Fundamentals of nuclear safety
- Safety systems and safety features of nuclear reactors
- Probabilistic safety assessment
- Nuclear security and safeguards
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe the components of the nuclear fuel cycle.
- Describe the objectives and principles of nuclear safety, and how the safety features of modern reactor designs address these.
- Analyse the function of the safety systems
- Apply the probabilistic safety assessment methodology to a nuclear power system.
- Analyse and evaluate methods of achieving nuclear security and of mitigating the risks of nuclear proliferation.
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 |
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ENGR90048 | Engineering of Nuclear Systems | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
AND
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENGR90047 | Radiation Protection | Not available in 2024 |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written Assignment 1
| Due in Week 7-9 of semester | 25% |
Written Assignment 2
| Due in Week 11-12 of semester | 25% |
Written Examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Mechanical Engineering Course Master of Chemical Engineering Course Master of Electrical Engineering
Last updated: 31 January 2024