Nuclear Energy 1100-EJ
The course introduces fundamental topics in nuclear reactor physics and technology. It covers basic terminology used in nuclear engineering, reactor physics theory, and technological aspects related to the design and operation of nuclear reactors. The course discusses reactor core dynamics, nuclear fuels, and their properties. Various types of nuclear reactors are presented, with particular emphasis on PWR, BWR, and HTR reactors, including the characteristics of their fuels and coolants.
Special attention is given to the physicochemical properties of the main components of thermal reactors, such as the reactor vessel, core, biological shielding, heat exchanger, condenser, coolant, moderator, and control materials (e.g. control rods). The course also covers the fundamentals of electric energy generation in nuclear power plants.
Selected lectures are delivered by external lecturers from institutions such as the National Atomic Energy Agency (PAA), Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ), and OSGE, who have extensive practical experience in the nuclear energy sector. These lectures focus on practical aspects of nuclear facility operation and regulation and present issues relevant from the perspective of a potential employer in the nuclear industry.
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Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student:
is familiar with basic terminology in nuclear reactor physics and technology,
understands the fundamentals of reactor physics theory and reactor core dynamics,
knows the types of nuclear fuels and their applications in different reactor systems,
can distinguish between the main types of nuclear reactors (PWR, BWR, HTR) and their design features,
understands the functions and physicochemical properties of key components of thermal reactors,
understands the role of the coolant, moderator, and control materials in reactor operation,
has basic knowledge of electric power generation in nuclear power plants,
is able to identify practical aspects of working in the nuclear energy sector from the perspective of a future employer.
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Bibliography
The required and recommended literature will be provided during the lectures.
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