Dynamics of nuclear reactors
Course: Nuclear Power Engineering
Structural unit: Faculty of Physics
Title
Dynamics of nuclear reactors
Code
ВБ 4.1
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Learning outcomes
1. Know the features of the calculation of different types of reactors and approaches to the dynamics of nuclear reactors
2 Be able to solve the main types of problems in nuclear energy.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful mastery of basic courses: «Mathematical analysis», «Analytical geometry», «Probabalistic theory», «Differential equations», as well as the following special courses: «Design and systems of nuclear power installations» and «Nuclear Safety of NPPs».
2. To be able to solve tasks from basic courses in Mathematics, Physics and some special courses.
3. To possess elementary skills of computer working to search for the information in Internet.
Course content
The educational course "Dynamics of nuclear reactors" allows to significantly enhancing a professional training of students of Department of Nuclear Physics, what is dealing with mastery by students of new skills for calculations of the parameters of nuclear reactors as well as nuclear power systems for safe utilization of nuclear energy in power, medicine, applied and fundamental researches.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Physical foundations of the kinetics of nuclear reactors. / Kipin J. R. 1967. - 428 p.
2. Dynamics of nuclear reactors. / V.F.Kolesov, P.A. Leppik, S.P. Pavlov et al. 1990. 518 p.
3. Fundamentals of the theory and methods for calculating nuclear power reactors. Bartolomey G.G. and others-M. Energoatomizdat. 1989. - 512 p.
4. Physics of nuclear reactors. S.V. Shirokov, 1998. - 288 p.
5. VVER-1000: physical foundations of operation, nuclear fuel, safety / A.M. Afrov, S.A. Andrushechko, V.F. Ukraintsev et al. - Х.: Universitetskaya kniga, Logos, 2006.-488 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture demonstration; seminars; independent work; consultations.
Assessment methods and criteria
The control is carried out according to the modular rating system.
The content module 1 includes 1 - 2, and the content module 2 includes topics 3 – 4. It is a mandatory requirement to pass successfully an exam is the development of problematic cases (summery) and a positive mark for each of the two modular control work.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
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Departments
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