This is an introductory module in nuclear energy. It will cover both underlying science (e.g., reactor physics) and technology (e.g., reactor systems) up to a moderate level. Whilst deeper understanding would require a devoted MSc course (e.g., Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors - PTNR) to obtain, this module is fairly self-contained whilst also giving a good perspective of how nuclear fits into the energy mix.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Comprehend the basic underlying science of how a nuclear reactor works
Perform reactor physics and kinetics calculations for a range of situations
Understand the basics of the workings of a nuclear power plant as an engineering system
Know the different main features and operation behaviour of the world’s main reactor types
