At the end of this course, the students; 1) Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. 2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. 3) Recognition of the ethical and environmental issues of nuclear energy. 4) Ability to objectively determine the position of nuclear energy in the energy budget.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course knowledge on principles of nuclear reactor engineering, working principles of the nuclear reactors, thermodynamics of nuclear power stations, thermal and hydraulic analysis of nuclear reactors, core design, reactor response on accidents, etc. are given.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Fundamental concepts
2nd Week
Fundamental concepts
3rd Week
Modern physics concepts
4th Week
Modern physics concepts
5th Week
Nuclear Reactor Types and Reactor Operation Principles
6th Week
Thermal and Hydraulic Analysis of Reactors
7th Week
Thermal and Hydraulic Analysis of Reactors
8th Week
Thermal and Hydraulic Analysis of Reactors
9th Week
Coolant System Analysis
10th Week
Coolant System Analysis
11th Week
Principles of Reactor Design
12th Week
Principles of Reactor Design
13th Week
Accident Scenario Studies
14th Week
Accident Scenario Studies
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
SHULTIS K.J., FAW R.E., Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering, CRC Press, 2002 MURRAY R.L., Nuclear Energy: An Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes, Butterworth Heinemann, 2000 LAMARSH J.R., BARATTA A.J., Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, Addison-Wesley Series, BELL G.I., GLASSTONE S., Nuclear Reactor Theory, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1970 CASE K.M., ZWEIFEL P.F., Linear Transport Theory, Addison-Wesley Publishing, 1967
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
35
Assignment
1
10
Quiz
1
10
Attendance
1
5
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
6
84
Preparation for Final exam
6
5
30
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
7
5
35
Laboratory (including preparation)
1
2
2
Final exam
14
5
70
Homework
Project
1
42
42
Total Workload
307
Total Workload / 30
10,23
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
