Theory & Technology of Nuclear Reactors
| Title | ΘΕΩΡΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΠΥΡΗΝΙΚΩΝ ΑΝΤΙΔΡΑΣΤΗΡΩΝ / Theory & Technology of Nuclear Reactors |
| Code | ΓΕ1101 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Ioannis Kaisas |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000503 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Class ID | 600130490
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο - πτέρυγα Γ (ΤΗΜΜΥ & Τοπογράφων Μηχ.) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | Α2 (3) |
| Calendar | Δευτέρα 09:00 έως 11:00 |
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο - πτέρυγα Γ (ΤΗΜΜΥ & Τοπογράφων Μηχ.) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | Α2 (3) |
| Calendar | Πέμπτη 11:00 έως 13:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600130490
- At the Website of the School: http://alexander.ee.auth.gr:8083/eTHMMY/cms.course.login.do?method=execute&PRMID=113
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
By completing the course,the student will be able to evaluate
basic design parameters of a reactor,to formulate a scientific
opinion about the issue of nuclear plants and the associated
environmental impact
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to Nuclear Reactors. Nuclearfuels.Neutron
diffusion:One‐neutron group diffusion equation. Criticality
computations,reflector. Two –neutron group equations. Reactor
dynamics: Point Reactormodel. Space and Time dependent
models. Feedback mechanisms. Transient phenomena. Transfer
functions. Poisons. Fuel management. Control methods.Dynamic
characteristics of nuclear power plants. Waste management.
Nuclear accidents.
Keywords
nuclear reactors, criticality, nuclear waste management
Educational Material Types
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
• Αvailable online (internet) training course material
• Using the Internet in consultation with students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 52 | 1.7 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 52 | 1.7 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written examination one week after the last course (students who scored successfully are exempted from the written examination at the end of the semester).
Written examination at the end of the semester.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ ΣΤΗΝ ΠΥΡΗΝΙΚΗ ΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΑ
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Last Update
10-07-2013
