Nuclear energy technology WB-IS-35-11
1.The structure of matter
a) elementary particles
b) the nucleus
c) the atom
2.Ground state properties of nuclei
a) charge, mass, and binding energies
b) spin and magnetic momentum
c) size and shape of nuclei
3.The nuclear interaction
a) the nuclear potential
b) the nucleon-nucleon interaction
c) nuclear structure models
4.Nuclear reactions
a) kinematics of nuclear reactions
b) nuclear reaction mechanisms and related cross-sections
c) nuclear reaction models
5.Gamma emission
a) structure of energy levels in nuclei
b) gamma emission from excited nuclei
c) Doppler and Compton effects
d) the internal conversion effect
6.Particle emission
a) neutron emission
b) charged particles emission
c) the α-decay
d) the ß-decay
e) the nuclear decay equation
f) the decay chains
7.The dosimetry and radiation detection
a) nuclear radiation dose rates
b) nuclear dosimetry methods
c) nuclear radiation detection methods
d) detectors
8.Accelerators and the nuclear experimental techniques
a) linear accelerators
b) cyclotrons
c) synchrotrons
d) detection systems
9.Fission and fusion
a) fission and fusion characteristics
b) the fission reaction – scientific and military applications
c) the fusion reaction – scientific and military applications
10.Basic types of nuclear reactors
a) nuclear reactors construction principles
b) thermal and fast reactors
c) experimental reaktors
11.Nuclear fuel cycles
a) uranium mining
b) fuel enrichment
c) fuel breeding
d) fuel exchange
e) spent fuel storage
f) spent fuel recycling
12.Principles of nuclear reactor theory
a) controlled fission reaction
b) effective neutron multiplication factor
c) neutron flux calculations
13.The nuclear reactor control
a) delayed neutrons and the reactor control
b) the relation between reactor power and reactivity
c) the reactivity dependence on temperature, pressure, etc.
d) reactor response on control rods
14.Nuclear power plant safety
a) the design safety rules
b) safety of the nuclear reactor core
c) malfunctions and accidents in the nuclear power plants
15.Future of nuclear reactor technology- new concepts
and technologies
a) the ADS systems
b) high temperature reactors
c) the 4-th generation of nuclear reactors
16.Applications of high temperature reactors
a) nuclear cogeneration
b) hydrogen production
c) the nuclear-coal synergy
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Type of subject
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
(1) mathematical description of physical processes in nuclear reactors (IS1_W01)
(2) the environmental impact of nuclear technology (IS1_W02)
(3) new energy production technologies (IS1_W05)
(4) social and economical impact connected with nuclear power technologies (IS1_W07)
Skills:
(1) facility in literature use and ability in own conclusions (IS1_U01)
(2) nuclear safety rules(IS1_U08)
(3) the analysis of nuclear power plants operation
(IS1_U10,IS1_U16)
ECTS description:
-lecture: 30h
-exam preparation : 30h
-algorithm: 60/30(25)
-ECTS value: 2
Assessment criteria
Didactical methods:
(1) lecture course
Evaluation criteria
(1) Knowledge (IS1_W01,IS1_W02,IS1_W05,IS1_W07):
note 2 (insufficient): the lack of basic knowledge in nuclear reactor technology
note 3 (sufficient) : the student has limited basic knowledge in nuclear reactor technology, taking into account nuclear power plants operation and its impact to the environment
note 4 (good) : the student has basic knowledge in nuclear reactor technology, taking into account nuclear power plants operation and its impact to the environment
note 5 (very good) : the student has good knowledge in nuclear reactor technology, taking into account nuclear power plants operation and its impact to the environment
(2) Skills (IS1_U01,IS1_U08,IS1_U10,IS1_U16):
note 2 (insufficient): the student can not use the literature and is unable to draw own conclusions; does not know the rules of nuclear power plants safety; is unable to perform the critical analysis of technical solutions
note 3 (sufficient) : the student can use the literature to limited extend and is has limited ability to draw own conclusions; knows the rules of nuclear power plants safety to limited extend; has limited ability to perform the critical analysis of technical solutions
note 4 (good): the student can use the literature and is able to draw own conclusions; knows the rules of nuclear power plants safety; has an ability to perform the critical analysis of technical solutions
note 5 (very good): the student can use efficiently the literature and is able to draw correct conclusions; knows good the rules of nuclear power plants safety; has a good ability to perform the critical analysis of technical solutions
Final note:
(1) oral exam
Practical placement
N/A
Bibliography
DOE Fundamentals Handbook
Nuclear Physics and Reactor Theory,
Volume 1 (DOE-HDBK-1019/1-93 January 1993)
http://www.hss.energy.gov/nuclearsafety/ns/techstds/standard/hdbk1019/h1019v1.pdf
http://www.hss.energy.gov/nuclearsafety/ns/techstds/standard/hdbk1019/h1019v2.pdf
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