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