Theory and Technology of Nuclear Reactors
| Title | Θεωρία και Τεχνολογία Πυρηνικών Αντιδραστήρων / Theory and Technology of Nuclear Reactors |
| Code | 073 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Ioannis Kaisas |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600001026 |
Programme of Study: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Registered students: 42
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL ENERGY | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2019 – 2020 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600144718
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο - πτέρυγα Γ (ΤΗΜΜΥ & Τοπογράφων Μηχ.) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | Α6 (6) |
| Calendar | Δευτέρα 13:00 έως 15:00 |
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο - πτέρυγα Γ (ΤΗΜΜΥ & Τοπογράφων Μηχ.) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | Α6 (6) |
| Calendar | Παρασκευή 09:00 έως 11:00 |
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/1/600144718
- 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
- Slide presentations
- 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 | 72 | 2.4 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 48 | 1.6 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 120 | 4 |
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)
1)Πυρηνική τεχνολογία, Ασκήσεις +, Αντωνόπουλος - Ντόμης Μιχάλης
2)Εισαγωγή στην πυρηνική τεχνολογία, Αντωνόπουλος - Ντόμης Μιχάλης
Last Update
09-12-2015
