Course Details in 2021/22 Session

Module Title	LM Reactor Engineering, Reactor Systems and Non-Destructive Evaluation
School	Physics and Astronomy
Department	Physics & Astronomy
Module Code	03 33156
Module Lead	TBC
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-104 hours Tutorial-11 hours Guided independent study-85 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module is designed to introduce the student to the reasons and techniques for carrying out non-destructive testing. Reactor systems and safety analysis covers all designs of operational power reactors, with in-depth analysis of advantages and limitations. The module also includes detailed coverage of neutron physics and thermodynamics within the reactor core, with theoretical methods of calculating important parameters used in reactor safety and control. The importance and applications of thermal hydraulics and nuclear engineering are covered in detail with an introduction to the environmental implications of nuclear power. The module comprises the following components: 16368-01 Reactor Physics (22 lectures) 16368-02 Thermal Hydraulics and Reactor Engineering (19 lectures) 16368-03 Reactor Systems II (22 lectures) 16368-04 Reactor Control II (14 lectures) 16368-05 Nuclear Reactor Chemistry (11 lectures) 16368-06 Non-Destructive Evaluation and Testing (16 lectures)
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the different types of nuclear power reactor, with examples of fuel, moderator, coolant and containment design; Understand the safety implications of each reactor design and explain the rationale behind plant layout; Explain the engineering and thermo-dynamics of nuclear reactor design and operation, with particular reference to reactor efficiency and safety; Understand the thermo-hydraulic advantages and limitations of different reactor core designs; Understand the environmental arguments with relation to nuclear power generation and waste management; Explain the reasons for and techniques of non-destructive testing, with application in nuclear power technology; Demonstrate knowledge of the limitations and advantages of each non-destructive testing method.
Assessment	33156-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (80%) 33156-02 : Assessed problems : Coursework (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Class Test (20%); 2 hours Examination (80%)
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