151-2015-00L Reactor Technology (EPFL)
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | H.‑M. Prasser, external organisers |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Comment | No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at EPFL. |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
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151-2015-00 G | Reactor Technology (EPFL) **Course at EPFL** This course is offered during 7 weeks in the second half of the semester for Master students Nuclear Energy only. | 3 hrs | H.‑M. Prasser, external organisers |
Catalogue data
Abstract | This course provides an overview of microfabrication processes used to produce micro-scale robots and will cover topics related to microactuators, microsensors, and modeling at these scales. The course will also investigate micromanipulation technologies, incl. the assembly of micron-sized parts, the manipulation of biological cells, and the types of robots used to perform these types of tasks. |
Objective | To comprehend (particularly in the context of light water reactors) the basic heat removal phenomena in a reactor core, identify the technological limits for heat generation from the viewpoints of fuel, cladding and coolant, and be introduced to optimization principles in reactor thermal design. |
Content | - Fuel rod, LWR fuel elements - Temperature field in fuel rod - Reactor core, design - Flux and heat source distribution, cooling channel - Single-phase convective heat transfer, axial temperature profiles - Boiling crisis and DNB ratio - Pressurized water reactors, design - Primary circuit design - Steam generator heat transfer, steam generator types - Boiling water reactors - Reactor design - LWR power plant technology - Other types of reactors (overview) - Generation IV systems |
Literature | Distributed documents, recommended book chapters |
Prerequisites / Notice | Required prior knowledge: Neutronics Prerequisite for: Nuclear Safety (2nd sem.) |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 4 credits |
Examiners | H.-M. Prasser |
Type | graded semester performance |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Additional information on mode of examination | Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the EPFL. |
Learning materials
No public learning materials available. | |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Nuclear Engineering Master | 1. Semester (EPFL) | O |