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Nuclear Engineering Master Information
MSc Nuclear Engineering is a joint program of EPF Lausanne and ETH Zurich. The first semester takes place in Lausanne. Students therefore have to enroll at EPFL.
For more information about the curriculum and courses see: Link
Kernfächer
1. Semester (EPFL)
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
151-2011-00LNeutronics (EPFL)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at EPFL.
O4 KP3Gexterne Veranstalter
KurzbeschreibungIn this course, one acquires an understanding of the basic neutronics interactions occurring in a nuclear fission reactor and, as such, the conditions for establishing and controlling a nuclear chain reaction.
LernzielBy the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Elaborate on neutron diffusion equation
- Systematize nuclear reaction cross sections
- Formulate approximations to solving the diffusion equation for simple systems
InhaltContent:
- Brief review of nuclear physics
- Historical: Constitution of the nucleus and discovery of the neutron -
Nuclear reactions and radioactivity - Cross sections - Differences between
fusion and fission.
- Nuclear fission
- Characteristics - Nuclear fuel - Introductory elements of neutronics.
- Fissile and fertile materials - Breeding.
- Neutron diffusion and slowing down
- Monoenergetic neutrons - Angular and scalar flux
- Diffusion theory as simplified case of transport theory - Neutron slowing
down through elastic scattering.
- Multiplying media (reactors)
- Multiplication factors - Criticality condition in simple cases.
- Thermal reactors - Neutron spectra - Multizone reactors - Multigroup
theory and general criticality condition - Heterogeneous reactors.
- Reactor kinetics
- Point reactor model: prompt and delayed transients - Practical
applications.
- Reactivity variations and control
- Short, medium and long term reactivity changes ? Different means of
control.
LiteraturDistributed documents, recommended book chapters
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrerequisite for: Reactor Experiments
151-2013-00LReactor Experiments (EPFL)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at EPFL.
O4 KP5Uexterne Veranstalter
KurzbeschreibungTo gain hands-on experience in the conduction of nuclear radiation
measurements, as also in the execution and analysis of reactor physics
experiments using the CROCUS reactor.
LernzielTo gain hands-on experience in the conduction of nuclear radiation
measurements, as also in the execution and analysis of reactor physics
experiments using the CROCUS reactor.
Inhalt- Radiation detector systems, alpha and beta particles
- Radiation detector systems, gamma spectroscopy
- Introduction to neutron detectors (He-3, BF3)
- Slowing-down area (Fermi age) of Pu-Be neutrons in H2O
- Approach-to-critical experiments
- Buckling measurements
- Reactor power calibration
- Control rod calibration
LiteraturDistributed documents, recommended book chapters
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrerequisite for: Special Topics in Reactor Physics (2nd sem.)
151-2015-00LReactor Technology (EPFL)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at EPFL.
O4 KP3GH.‑M. Prasser, externe Veranstalter
KurzbeschreibungThis 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.
LernzielTo 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.
Inhalt- 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
LiteraturDistributed documents, recommended book chapters
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesRequired prior knowledge: Neutronics
Prerequisite for: Nuclear Safety (2nd sem.)
151-2043-00LRadiation Protection and Radiation Applications (EPFL)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at EPFL.
O4 KP3Gexterne Veranstalter
KurzbeschreibungAn introductory course in the basic concepts of radiation detection and interactions and energy deposition by ionizing radiation in matter, radioisotope production and its applications in medicine, industry and research. The course includes presentations, lecture notes, problem sets and seminars.
LernzielBy the end of the course, the student must be able to:

Explain the basic physics principles that underpin radiotherapy, e.g. types of radiation, atomic structure, etc.

Explain the interaction mechanisms of ionizing radiation at keV and MeV energies with matter.

Explain the principles of radiation dosimetry.

Explain the principles of therapeutic radiation physics including X-rays, electron beam physics, radioactive sources, use of unsealed sources and Brachytherapy.

Describe how to use radiotherapy equipment both for tumour localisation, planning and treatment.

Define quality assurance and quality control, in the context of radiotherapy and the legal requirements.

Explain the principles and practice of radiation protection, dose limits, screening and protection mechanisms.

Explain the use of radiation in industrial and research applications.
InhaltBasics: radiation sources and interaction with matter, radioisotope production using reactors and accelerators, radiation protection and shielding.
Medical applications: diagnostic tools, radiopharmaceuticals, cancer treatment methodologies such as brachytherapy, neutron capture therapy and proton therapy.
Industrial applications: radiation gauges, radiochemistry, tracer techniques, radioisotope batteries, sterilization, etc.
Applications in research: dating by nuclear methods, applications in environmental and life sciences, etc.
151-2019-00LAdvanced Fossil and Renewable Energy Sytems (EPFL)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at EPFL.
W4 KP3Gexterne Veranstalter
KurzbeschreibungTo understand the basic principles governing the advanced energy conversion systems and the perspective for technological progress. To
present the characteristics of the main fossil and renewable energy systems from a resource and production technology view. Learning to assess the globally and locally available resources of such energies and be able to dimension roughly the installation required.
LernzielTo understand the basic principles governing the advanced energy
conversion systems and the perspective for technological progress. To
present the essential characteristics of the main fossil and renewable
energy systems from a resource and production technology viewpoint.
The students will learn to assess the globally and locally available
resources of such fossil or renewable energies and be able to make a
rough dimensioning of the installations that will use them.
Inhalt- Overview of fossil and renewable energy resource characteristics
- Reminder of Thermodynamic Laws and exergy theory
- Vapour and gas cycles, combined cycles. Natural gas, coal and nuclear
power plants
- Fuel cell principles and technologies. Hybrid fuel cell - turbine cycles
- Technologies of heat pumps (compression, absorption, magnetic) and
Organic Rankine Cycles (ORC). Co- and tri-generation
- Biomass technologies for both fuel (liquid or gas) or electricity
- Solar energy resources
- Solar-thermal and photovoltaic systems
- Hydraulic resources
- Hydraulic turbines and schemes
- Wind energy resources
- Wind turbines
- Other renewable technologies
LiteraturBibliographie:
Notes of the lectures;
Borel, Favrat Thermodynamique et énergétique PPUR 2005, Haldi et al. Systèmes énergétiques PPUR 2003
(distributed course notes and partial translation of chapters of books)
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesRequired prior knowledge:
Basic knowledge of physics and thermodynamics
151-2021-00LHydraulic Turbomachines (EPFL)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at EPFL.
W4 KP4Vexterne Veranstalter
KurzbeschreibungMastering the scientific design of a hydraulic machine, pump and turbine, by using the most advanced engineering design tools . For each chapters the theoretical basis are first established and then practical solutions are discussed with the help of recent design examples.
LernzielMastering the scientific design of a hydraulic machine, pump and turbine, by using the most advanced engineering design tools . For each chapters the theoretical basis are first established and then practical solutions are discussed with the help of recent design examples.
Inhalt- Turbomachine equations, mechanical power balance in a hydraulic
machines, moment of momentum balance applied to the runner/impeller,
generalized Euler equation.
- Hydraulic characteristic of a reaction turbine, a Pelton turbine and a
pump, losses and efficiencies of a turbomachine, real hydraulic
characteristics.
- Similtude laws, non dimensional coefficients, reduced scale model
testing, scale effects.
- Cavitation, hydraulic machine setting, operating range, adaptation to the
piping system, operating stability, start stop transient operation, runaway.
- Reaction turbine design: general procedure, general project layout,
design of a Francis runner, design of the spiral casing and the distributor,
draft tube role, CFD validation of the design, design fix, reduced scale
model experimental validation.
- Pelton turbine design: general procedure, project layout, injector design,
bucket design, mechanical problems.
- Centrifugal pump design: general architecture, energetic loss model in
the diffuser and/or the volute, volute design, operating stability.
LiteraturP. HENRY: Turbomachines hydrauliques - Choix illustré de réalisation marquantes, PPUR, Lausanne, 1992.
Notes de cours polycopiées et littérature spécialisée (IMHEF, industrie, associations scientifiques, congrès, etc.).
Titre /
Title
Hydraulic turbomachines (ME-453)
Matière
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrérequis:
Mécanique des milieux continus; Introduction aux turbomachines.
Préparation pour:
Choix des équipements hydrauliques; Projets et travail pratique de
Master
151-2023-00LNuclear Fusion and Plasma Physics (EPFL)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at EPFL.
W4 KP4Gexterne Veranstalter
Kurzbeschreibung
LernzielAchieve basic understanding of plasma physcis concepts for fusion
energy, and of basic principles of fusion reactors
Inhalt1) Basics of thermonuclear fusion
2) The plasma state and its collective effects
3) Charged particle motion and collisional effects
4) Fluid description of a plasma
5) Plasma equilibrium and stability
6) Magnetic confinement: Tokamak and Stellarator
7) Waves in plasma
8) Wave-particle interactions
9) Heating and non inductive current drive by radio frequency waves
10) Heating and non inductive current drive by neutral particle beams
11) Material science and technology: Low and high Temperature superconductor - Properties of material under irradiation
12) Some nuclear aspects of a fusion reactor: Tritium production
13) Licensing a fusion reactor: safety, nuclear waste
14) Inertial confinement
Literatur- J. Freidberg, Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy, Cambridge University Press, 2007
- F.F. Chen, Introductionto Plasma Physcs, 2nd edition, Plenum Press, 1984
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesRequired prior knowledge:
Basic knowledge of electricity and magnetism, and of simple concepts of fluids
151-2025-00LIntroduction to Particle Accelerators (EPFL)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at EPFL.
W4 KP4Gexterne Veranstalter
KurzbeschreibungThe course presents basic physics ideas underlying the workings of modern accelerators. We will examine key features and limitations of these machines as used in accelerator driven sciences like high energy physics, materials and life sciences.
LernzielBy the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Design basic linear and non-linear charged particles optics
- Elaborate basic ideas of physics of accelerators
- Use a computer code for optics design
- Optimize accelerator design for a given application
- Estimate main beam parameters of a given accelerator
InhaltOverview, history and fundamentals
Transverse particle dynamics (linear and nonlinear)
Longitudinal particle dynamics
Linear accelerators
Circular accelerators
Acceleration and RF-technology
Beam diagnostics
Accelerator magnets
Injection and extraction systems
Synchrotron radiation
LiteraturRecommended during the course
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrérequis: Notion de relativité restreinte et d'électrodynamique
151-2041-00LMedical Radiation Physics (EPFL)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at EPFL.
W4 KP3Gexterne Veranstalter
KurzbeschreibungThis course covers the physical principles underlying medical imaging using ionizing radiation (radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, SPECT, PET). The focus is not only on risk and close to the patient and staff, but also on an objective description of the image quality.
Lernziel
InhaltPhysics of radiography: X-ray production, Radiation-patient interaction, Image detection and display

Image quality: Wagner's taxonomy, MTF, NPS, contrast, SNR, DQE, NEQ, CNR

Dose to the patient: External irradiation, Internal contamination, compartmental models

Physics of computer tomography (CT)

Risk and radiation: Rational risk and state of our knowledge, Psychological aspects, Ethics and communication

Physics of single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)

Physics of mammography

Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) and hypothesis testing: Link between medical diagnostic and statistical hypothesis testing, Sensitivity, specificity, prevalence, predictive values

Physics of radioscopy

Model observers in medical imaging: Human visual characteristics and their quantification, Bayesian cost and Ideal model observer, Anthropomorphic model observers, Detection experiments (rating, M-AFC, yes-no)

Physics of positron emission tomography (PET)

Physics of resonance magnetic imaging
3. Semester (PSI)
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
151-2037-00LNuclear Computations Lab
Students registered at ETH Zurich have to enroll to this course at ETH. EPFL students can enroll to this course directly at EPFL.
O3 KP3GA. Pautz, H. Ferroukhi, weitere Dozierende
KurzbeschreibungTo acquire hands-on experience with the running of large computer codes in relation to the static analysis of nuclear reactor cores and the multi-physics simulation of nuclear power plant (NPP) dynamic behaviour.
LernzielTo acquire hands-on experience with the running of large computer codes in relation to the static analysis of nuclear reactor cores and the multi-physics simulation of nuclear power plant (NPP) dynamic behaviour.
Inhalt- Lattice (assembly) calculations
- Thermal-hydraulic analysis
- Reactor core analysis
- Multi-physics core dynamics calculations
- Best-estimate NPP transient analysis
LiteraturDistributed documents, recommended book chapters
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesRequired prior knowledge: Special Topics in Reactor Physics, Nuclear Safety
151-2039-00LBeyond-Design-Basis Safety
Students registered at ETH Zurich have to enroll to this course at ETH. EPFL students can enroll to this course directly at EPFL.
O3 KP2VH.‑M. Prasser, L. Fernandez Moguel, B. Jäckel, T. Lind, D. Paladino
KurzbeschreibungComprehensive knowledge is provided on the phenomena during a Beyond Design Bases Accident (BDBA) in a Nuclear Power Plants (NPP), on their modeling as well as on countermeasures taken against radioactive releases into the environment, both by Severe Accident Management Guidelines (SAMG), together with technical backfitting measures in existing plants and an extended design of new NPP.
LernzielDeep understanding of the processes associated with core degradation and fuel melting in case of sustained lack of Core Cooling Systems, potential threats to the containment integrity, release and transport of active and inactive materials, the function of the containment, countermeasures mitigating release of radioactive material into the environment (accident management measures, back-fitting and extended design), assessment of timing and amounts of released radioactive material (source term).
InhaltPhysical basic understanding of severe accident phenomenology: loss of core cooling, core dryout, fuel heat-up, fuel rod cladding oxidation and hydrogen production, loss of core coolability and, fuel melting, melt relocation and melt accumulation in the lower plenum of the reactor pressure vessel (RPV), accident evolution at high and low reactor coolant system pressure , heat flux from the molten debris in the lower plenum and its distribution to the lower head, RPV failure and melt ejection, , direct containment heating, molten corium and concrete interaction, in- and ex-vessel molten fuel coolant interaction (steam explosions), hydrogen distribution in the containment, hydrogen risk (deflagration , transition to detonation), pressure buildup and containment vulnerability, countermeasures mitigating/avoiding hydrogen deflagration, formation, transport and deposition of radioactive aerosols, iodine behavior, plant ventilation-filtration systems, filtered venting to avoid containment failure and mitigate activity release into the environment, containment bypass scenarios, source term assessment, in-vessel and ex-vessel corium retention, behavior of fuel elements in the spent fuel pool during long-lasting station blackout, cladding oxidation in air, discussion of occurred severe accidents (Harrisburg, Chernobyl, Fukushima), internal and external emergency response. Probabilistic assessment and interfacing with severe accident phenomenology.
SkriptHand-outs will be distributed
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrerequisites: Recommended courses: 151-0156-00L Safety of Nuclear Power Plants plus either 151-0163-00L Nuclear Energy Conversion or 151-2015-00L Reactor Technology
151-2045-00LDecommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants
Students registered at ETH Zurich have to enroll to this course at ETH. EPFL students can enroll to this course directly at EPFL.
O4 KP3GA. Pautz, M. Brandauer, F. Leibundgut, M. Pantelias Garcés, H.‑M. Prasser
KurzbeschreibungIntroduction to aspects of Nuclear Power Plant decommissioning including project planning and management, costs and financing, radiological characterization, dismantling/decontamination technologies, safety aspects and radioactive waste management considerations.
LernzielAim of this course is to provide the students with an overview of the multidisciplinary issues that have to be addressed for the successful decommissioning of NPPs. Students will get exposed to principles of project management, operations management, managerial accounting, radiological characterization, technologies relevant to the safe dismantling of NPPs and best-practice in the context of radioactive waste management.
InhaltLegal framework, project management and operations methods and tools, cost estimation approaches and methods, nuclear calculations and on-site radiological characterization and inventorying, state-of-the-art technologies for decontamination and dismantling, safety considerations, state-of-the-art practice for radioactive waste treatment, packaging and transport, interface with radioactive waste management and disposal. The course will additionally include student visits to relevant nuclear sites in Switzerland and Germany.
SkriptSlides will be handed out.
Literatur1. Nuclear Decommissioning: Planning, Execution and International Experience - M. Laraia, Woodhead Publishing (2012)

2. Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis - C.T. Horngren, S.M. Datar and M. Rajan, 14th edition, Prentice Hall (2012)

3. Matching Supply with Demand: An Introduction to Operations Management - G. Cachon and C. Terwiesch, McGraw-Hill (2012)

4. Introduction to Operations Research - F.S. Hillier and G.J. Lieberman, 9th Edition, McGraw Hill (2012)
151-0104-00LUncertainty Quantification for Engineering & Life Sciences Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
Number of participants limited to 60.
W4 KP3GP. Koumoutsakos
KurzbeschreibungQuantification of uncertainties in computational models pertaining to applications in engineering and life sciences. Exploitation of massively available data to develop computational models with quantifiable predictive capabilities. Applications of Uncertainty Quantification and Propagation to problems in mechanics, control, systems and cell biology.
LernzielThe course will teach fundamental concept of Uncertainty Quantification and Propagation (UQ+P) for computational models of systems in Engineering and Life Sciences. Emphasis will be placed on practical and computational aspects of UQ+P including the implementation of relevant algorithms in multicore architectures.
InhaltTopics that will be covered include: Uncertainty quantification under
parametric and non-parametric modelling uncertainty, Bayesian inference with model class assessment, Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation, prior and posterior reliability analysis.
SkriptThe class will be largely based on the book: Data Analysis: A Bayesian Tutorial by Devinderjit Sivia as well as on class notes and related literature that will be distributed in class.
Literatur1. Data Analysis: A Bayesian Tutorial by Devinderjit Sivia
2. Probability Theory: The Logic of Science by E. T. Jaynes
3. Class Notes
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesFundamentals of Probability, Fundamentals of Computational Modeling
151-0150-00LAdvanced Topics in Nuclear Reactor Materials
Students registered at ETH Zurich have to enroll to this course at ETH. EPFL students can enroll to this course directly at EPFL.
W4 KP3GM. A. Pouchon, P. J.‑P. Spätig, M. Streit
KurzbeschreibungThe course deals with the important challenges for materials (structural and fuel) for current and advanced nuclear power plants. Experimental techniques and tools used for working with active materials are discussed in detail. Students will be well acquainted with analytical and modeling methodologies for damage assessment and residual life determination and with the behavior of high burnup fuel.
LernzielThe behaviour of materials in nuclear reactors determines the reliability and safety of nuclear power plants (NPPs). Life extension and the understanding of fuel behavior under high burn-up conditions is of central importance for current-day NPPs. Advanced future systems (fission and fusion) need materials meeting additional challenges such as high temperatures and/or high doses.
The course will highlight the above needs from different points of view. Experimental methods for the control and analysis of nuclear components and materials in operating NPPs will be presented. Advanced analytical and modeling tools will be introduced for characterization and understanding of irradiation damage, creep, environment effects, etc. Insights acquired from recent experimental programs into high burnup fuel behavior under hypothetical accident conditions (RIA, LOCA) will be presented. Materials for advanced future nuclear plants will be discussed.
Wahlfächer
Course from the catalogue of Master courses ETH Zurich and EPFL. At least 4 credit points must be collected from the offer of Science in Perspective (SiP) compulsory electives at ETH Zurich or Management of Technology and Entrepreneurship at EPFL.
Industriepraktikum
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
151-1021-00LIndustrial Internship Nuclear Engineering Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Only for Nuclear Engineering MSc.
O8 KPexterne Veranstalter
KurzbeschreibungThe main objective of the 12-week internship is to expose master's students to the industrial work environment within the field of nuclear energy. During this period, students have the opportunity to be involved in on-going projects at the host institution.
LernzielThe main objective of the 12-week internship is to expose master's students to the industrial work environment within the field of nuclear energy.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThe internship must be approved by the tutor.
Studienarbeit
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
151-1020-00LSemester Project Nuclear Engineering Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Only for Nuclear Enginering MSc.

The subject of the Semester Project and the choice of the supervisor (ETH or EPFL professor) are to be approved in advance by the tutor.
O8 KP17AProfessor/innen
KurzbeschreibungDas Ziel der Studienarbeit ist es, dass Master-Studierende unter Anwendung der erworbenen Fach- und Sozialkompetenzen erste Erfahrungen in der selbständigen Lösung eines technischen Problems sammeln. Die Tutoren/Tutorinnen schlagen das Thema der Studienarbeit vor, arbeiten den Projekt- und Fahrplan zusammen mit den Studierenden aus und überwachen die gesamte Durchführung.
LernzielDas Ziel der Studienarbeit ist es, dass Master-Studierende unter Anwendung der erworbenen Fach- und Sozialkompetenzen erste Erfahrungen in der selbständigen Lösung eines technischen Problems sammeln.
Master-Arbeit
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
151-1009-00LMaster's Thesis Nuclear Engineering Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Students who fulfill the following criteria are allowed to begin with their Master's Thesis:
a. successful completion of the bachelor programme;
b. fulfilling of any additional requirements necessary to gain admission to the master programme.
c. successful completion of the semester project.
d. completion of minimum 72 ECTS in the categories "Core Courses" and "Electives" in the Master studies and completion of 8 ECTS in the "Semester Project"

For the supervision of the Master's Thesis, the following professors can be chosen: H.-M. Prasser (ETHZ), M.Q. Tran (EPFL), A. Pautz (EPFL)
O30 KP64DBetreuer/innen
KurzbeschreibungDie Master-Arbeit schliesst das Master-Studium ab. Die Master-Arbeit fördert die Fähigkeit der Studierenden zur selbständigen und wissenschaftlich strukturierten Lösung eines theoretischen oder angewandten Problems. Thema und Projektplan werden voom Tutor vorgeschlagen und zusammen mit den Studierenden ausgearbeitet.
LernzielDie Master-Arbeit fördert die Fähigkeit der Studierenden zur selbständigen und wissenschaftlich strukturierten Lösung eines theoretischen oder angewandten Problems.
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