Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Design

3 Credits

Continuation of ENU 4191. Nuclear reactor theory and engineering as applied to design synthesis of reactors. Nuclear, material, thermo-fluid and/or mechanical design considerations of nuclear reactors with particular emphasis on design characteristics. Analytical methods and application of computer codes for design analysis and evaluation. Individual and/or group design involving integration of reactor neutronics, dynamics and control, thermal hydraulics, transient analysis and safety, power production, instrumentation, control, radiation shielding and protection, fuel cycle, fuel behavior and/or cost.