Course on
Nuclear Technology
(UPM)
Course Outline and Content
Nuclear Technology provides the
fundamental description of the science and technology involved in the operation
of a nuclear reactor. After a short introduction to the nuclear plants, the
subject continues with the basic notions of neutronics and thermal hydraulics.
Then, a deep view of the components, systems and operation of a nuclear light
water reactor is provided, both PWR and BWR. Once the basic concepts about a
reactor are build, the course begin with more advanced topics. The first of
them is an introduction to Nuclear Safety, with a short view on the historical
accidents (Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima). To finish the subject,
the students get a brief knowledge about Generation III/III+ and IV reactors.
The course is made of the following
lectures:
· 1 – Introduction to Nuclear
Power Plants (4 hours)
· 2 – Neutronics and
Thermal-Hydraulics Fundamentals (4 hours)
· 3 – Light Water
Reactors (14 hours)
· 4 – Introduction to Nuclear
Safety (4 hours)
· 5 – Generation III/III+ and
IV reactors (4 hours)
Detailed Learning Outcomes
are reported at this link
Requested Background
The
course is designed for last year bachelor or postgraduate level students.
Teachers
Emilio Minguez (UPM)
Gonzalo Jimenez (UPM)
Method
of Delivery
In
presence lectures. On request, lectures can be followed by external students.
Date of availability:
March -
June 2019