Goals

This course is intended to give juniors in Nuclear Engineering an introduction to the simpler concepts of reactor physics, to the zero-dimensional and one-dimensional neutronics analysis of reactors, as well as to the neutronic aspects of nuclear reactor design for stationary and dynamic problems. This course will also expose students to modern computational tools used in reactor analysis and design.

Description

Three hours of lectures per week. Neutron interactions, nuclear fission, and chain reacting systematics in thermal and fast nuclear reactors. Diffusion and slowing down of neutrons.  Criticality calculations. Nuclear reactors dynamics and reactivity feedback. Production of radionuclides in nuclear reactors.

Prerequisites

NE101 - Nuclear Physics or consent of instructor.

Grading

30% Homework

40% Midterms (2)

30% Final exam

Homework policy

Home-works are due every Tuesday in class.

An individual two-days extension can be obtained, previous authorization of the instructor, maximum twice during the entire semester.

Homework solutions will be posted on Thursday after class.

Everyone must do all assignments.

Textbook

J.J. Duderstadt, L.J. Hamilton. Nuclear Reactor Analysis. Wiley (1976).

References

J.R. Lamarsh, A.J. Baratta. Introduction to Nuclear Engineering. 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall (2001).

W. Stacey. Nuclear Reactor Physics. Wiley (2001).

K.O. Ott, W.A. Bezella. Introductory Nuclear Reactor Statics. American Nuclear Society, LaGrange Park, IL (1983).

E.E. Lewis, W.F. Miller, Jr. Computational Methods of Neutron Transport. American Nuclear Society, LaGrange Park, IL (1993).