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In this course, students will learn the physics behind nuclear science, how to gain energy from nuclear fission, how nuclear reactors operate safely, and the life cycle of the nuclear fuel, from mining to disposal. At the end of this course, we will focus on what matters most in the public debate, the economic and social impact of nuclear energy and the future of energy systems.
Assessment
This course does not involve any written exams. Students need to answer 5 assignment questions to complete the course, the answers will be in the form of written work in pdf or word. Students can write the answers in their own time. Each answer needs to be 200 words (1 Page). Once the answers are submitted, the tutor will check and assess the work.
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Course Credit: TU Delft
Course Curriculum
| 0. Getting Started Understanding Nuclear Energy | |||
| 0.2 Welcome video | 00:01:00 | ||
| 1. Fundamentals of Nuclear Science | |||
| 1.1 The Atomic Model | 00:07:00 | ||
| 1.2 Radioactive Decay | 00:07:00 | ||
| 1.3 Interaction of Radiation with Matter | 00:07:00 | ||
| 1.4 Radiation Protection Dosimetry | 00:07:00 | ||
| 1.5 Nuclear Reactions and the Fission Process | 00:08:00 | ||
| 2. Nuclear Fission Reactor Principles | |||
| 2.1 The Neutron Life Cycle | 00:07:00 | ||
| 2.2 The Neutron Diffusion Equation | 00:07:00 | ||
| 2.3 Principles of a Nuclear Reactor | 00:07:00 | ||
| 2.4 Nuclear Reactor Materials | 00:06:00 | ||
| 3. Light Water Reactor Systems and Safety | |||
| 3.1 LWR Plant Layout and Main Systems | 00:05:00 | ||
| 3.2 Safety Fundamentals | 00:06:00 | ||
| 3.3 Analysis of Accidents in Nuclear Power Plants | 00:05:00 | ||
| 3.4 LWR Dynamics and Control | 00:07:00 | ||
| 4. The Nuclear Fuel Cycle | |||
| 4.1 Uranium | 00:05:00 | ||
| 4.2 The Front-End of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle | 00:06:00 | ||
| 4.3 Irradiation of Nuclear Fuel | 00:05:00 | ||
| 4.4 Interim Storage and Final Disposal | 00:06:00 | ||
| 4.5 Fuel Cycle Options | 00:07:00 | ||
| 5. Societal and Environmental Aspects of Nuclear Energy | |||
| 5.1 Life Cycle Assessment of Nuclear Energy | 00:06:00 | ||
| 5.2 Economics of Nuclear Energy | 00:08:00 | ||
| 5.3 Nuclear Security | 00:06:00 | ||
| 5.4 Nuclear Safeguards | 00:06:00 | ||
| 5.5 Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants | 00:06:00 | ||
| 6. Next Generation Nuclear Power | |||
| 6.1 Liquid Metal Cooled Reactors | 00:10:00 | ||
| 6.2 Accelerator Driven Systems | 00:05:00 | ||
| 6.3 Molten Salt Reactors | 00:06:00 | ||
| 6.4 Small Modular Reactors | 00:06:00 | ||
| 6.5 Gas Cooled Reactors | 00:07:00 | ||
| Assessment | |||
| Submit Your Assignment | 00:00:00 | ||
| Certification | 00:00:00 | ||
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