5 ECTS credits
140 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4016310FNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
1) Nuclear energy in the world/Belgium, reactor types in the world
2) Neutronics: fission process, neutron interactions, cross-sections, neutron detection, neutron multiplication factor
3) Neutron transport & diffusion theory
4) Neutron statics: one group 1-D theory (bare, reflected), one group 3-D theory (bare, reflected), two group theory (bare, reflected)
5) Reactor kinetics: point kinetic equations, solutions for small reactivities, reactor start-up, piloting and shutdown operations
6) Reactor dynamics: reactivity effects (temperature, void, burn-up, Xe and Sm poisoning), perturbation theory, reactor stability, reactor excursion
7) Nuclear engineering: heat removal & mechanical integrity of components
8) Nuclear safety and radioprotection: main safety principles, main principles of radioprotection
9) PWR working principles: PWR circuit lay-outs, main parameter regulation
10) Fuel cycle and advanced reactors: basic elements of the fuel cycle and introduction to advanced reactors
11) 1 Day visit to the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre SCK•CEN:
a. visit to research reactors BR1 & VENUS
b. lab sessions at BR1 and VENUS
12) exercises: cross sections, four factor formula, simple reactor statics problems (diffusion), simple reactor kinetics problems (point kinetics): selfstudy + one review session
Notes are provided by the professor
Learn the most important aspects related to nuclear reactor physics and obtain a more detailed comprehension of the safety and engineering aspects specific to nuclear energy production.
Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering.
Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes.
Having a broad scientific knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to design, produce and maintain complex mechanical, electrical and/or energy systems with a focus on products, systems and services. E.g. codepo project, courses around renewable, sustainable mobility,...
Having an in-depth understanding of safety standards and rules with respect to mechanical, electrical and energy systems.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Oral examination
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Energy (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Energy
Master of Electromechanical Engineering Technology: elektromechanica met profiel duurzame energie (only offered in Dutch)