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Engineering of Nuclear Systems (ENGR90048)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2025
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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: 8 November 2024