Problems in nuclear engineering often involve applying knowledge from many disciplines simultaneously in achieving satisfactory solutions. The course will focus on understanding the complete nuclear reactor system including the balance of plant, support systems and resulting interdependencies affecting the overall safety of the plant and regulatory oversight. Both the Seabrook and Pilgrim nuclear plant simulators will be used as part of the educational experience to provide as realistic as possible understanding of nuclear power systems short of being at the reactor.
Overview
Syllabus
- Lecture 1: Introduction and overview
- Lecture 2: Reactor physics review
- Lecture 3: Reactor kinetics and control
- Lecture 10: Safety analysis report and LOCA
- Lecture 13: Integration of safety analysis into operational requirements
- Lecture 24: Current Regulatory Safety Issues
Taught by
Prof. Andrew Kadak
