Details for Course FKFN10F Nuclear Reactor Physics

Current Established Course Syllabus

General

Aim

The aim of the course is to give deeper knowledge in nuclear reactor physics. The course shall give knowledge on the construction and function of modern reactors, theory of neutron physics, core design and fuel optimization. The course will focus on radiation protection and instrumentation for monitoring neutrons and emissions of radioactive gases and particles. It will also introduce safety and risk evaluation for large and complex facilities. The overall aim is to put light and focus on issues that are relevant within (industrial) reactor technology and fuel processing.

Contents

The course is focused on following topics within nuclear reactor technology:

•Neutron physics and neutron scattering with relevance for reactor physics - tutorials and projects
•Theory of fission reactors, core design, reactor dynamics and fuel optimization – tutorials, laboration and study visits
•Radiation monitoring and instrumentation for neutron monitoring. Monitoring and analyses of emissions of radioactive particles and gases. An introduction to safety and risk analyses for large complex facilities. Lectures, written paper and seminar

Knowledge and Understanding

For a passing grade the doctoral student must
be very familiar with the basics in reactor physics
have knowledge of neutron scattering physics, core design, reactor dynamics and fuel optimzation
have knowledge of radiation monitoring and protection
be able to understand and describe static and dynamic processes in a large reactor

Competences and Skills

For a passing grade the doctoral student must
have improved the ability to understand different aspects of nuclear physics from an experimental point of view
write a paper that in a commenting and critical manner concludes published results of relevance to the course agenda
orally present the paper and also discuss and comment the contributions from the other students

Judgement and Approach

For a passing grade the doctoral student must
be able to individually find scientific and technical information that is relevant to be able to analyze an issue or problem related to reactor physics/ technology.

Types of Instruction

Examination Formats

Written report
Written assignments
Seminars given by participants
Comments:
In order to pass the course the student is required to have completed laboratory exercises, projects and paper writing, and also to have participated actively in lectures, tutorials and seminars. As an alternative, a written examination (pass/fail) can be arranged for a student not taking active part in seminars or tutorials. The final grade is weighted average of the laboratory exercises, project part and written paper.
Grading scale:
Failed, pass

Admission Requirements

Assumed Prior Knowledge

FAFF10 Atomic and Nuclear Physics with Applications, FKFN01 Applied Subatomic Physics.

Selection Criteria

Literature

Literature:
Lamarsh, J.R. & Baratta, A.J.: Introduction to Nuclear Engineering. Prentice-Hall, 2001. ISBN 0201824981.

Further Information

Course code

Administrative Information

1 course syllabus.

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Spring 2013	2013‑02‑11 16:32:24	2013‑02‑11 16:50:42	2013‑03‑03

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2 course occasions.

Course code ▽	Course Name ▲	Division ▽	Established ▽	Course syllabus valid from ▽	Start Date ▽	End Date ▽	Published ▽
FKFN10F	Nuclear Reactor Physics	Nuclear Physics	2013‑03‑06	Spring 2013	2013‑03‑19	2013‑06‑30	2013‑03‑06
FKFN10F	Nuclear Reactor Physics	Nuclear Physics	2014‑02‑24	Spring 2013	2014‑03‑18	2014‑06‑05	2014‑02‑24