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| GENU0018-2 | Nuclear Engineering and Nuclear Power Plant Technology
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Pierre Dewallef |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| The course introduces the basic concepts of Nuclear Physics such as nuclear fission, reactor physics (neutrons diffusion, slowdown, critical condition). The course is organized as follows:
- Principles of reactor
- Kinetics
- Coefficients of reactivity
- Thermohydraulics
- Radioprotection
- Safety
- Fuel life-cycle
- Technology of PWR plants: reactor core makeup, primary circuit, steam generator, secondary circuit, auxiliary circuits (downtime cooling, chemical and volumetric control), effluent treatment station, safety circuits, containment.
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The student will be familiarized with the concepts linked to electricity production from nuclear energy. He will be capable of understanding the mechanism and mode of operation of a nuclear power plant. He will be sensitive to the safety and security risks inherent to the nuclear field.
The student gets an understanding of the different types of nuclear plant in operation and of the different types of fuel used. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| The course is based on the concepts introduced in the course Thermal Power Plants and Cogeneration (MECA0037-1). The student should be acquainted with the energy conversion methods from steam power cycles. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The course is based on both theory sessions (30h) and exercise sessions (30h).
· The general concepts of each field are exposed during the theory sessions.
During the exercise sessions, the students are invited to practice the techniques introduced during the theory sessions. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face learning (4 hours per week at the first semester) |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| yes |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| The first and second session exams consist in one unique oral and written test covering all topics (theory and exercise). |
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Contacts :
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| Pierre DEWALLEF
Laboratoire de Thermodynamique, B49
tél : +32 (0)4 366 99 95
p.dewallef@ulg.ac.be |
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