Course detail
Nuclear Power Plant
FEKT-NJELAcad. year: 2019/2020
The subject is intended for students who want to work in nuclear power engineering. Students will become familiar with selected parts of nuclear physics that are necessary for understanding basic physical processes in a nuclear reactor, with the problems of nuclear reactor operation and refueling, with the characteristic of nuclear power equipment, maintenance and diagnostics at a nuclear power plant and with the problems of auxiliary equipment operation.
Supervisor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Knowledge concerning selected parts of nuclear physics that are necessary for understanding basic physical processes in a nuclear reactor, with the problems of nuclear reactor operation and refueling, with the characteristic of nuclear power equipment, maintenance and diagnostics at a nuclear power plant and with the problems of auxiliary equipment operation.
Prerequisites
The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Raček, J.: Jaderné elektrárny. (CS)
Lamarsh, J.R. Introduction to Nuclear Engineering (EN)
Reuss, P. Neutron Physics (EN)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.
Language of instruction
English
Work placements
Not applicable.
Course curriculum
Introduction. Role of nuclear power plants in the power system. VR-1 school reactor. Selected chapters of nuclear and neutron physics principles. Nuclear reactor physics. Classification and types of nuclear reactors. Constructional and mechanical components, control and measuring systems. Screening and safety systems of nuclear reactors. Primary circuit of a PWR nuclear power plant. Auxiliary and protecting systems of a nuclear power plant. Electrical part of a nuclear power plant. Preparing and carrying out physical and power starting. Basic operational modes of a PWR nuclear power plant. Refueling in a nuclear power plant. Nuclear power plants equipment maintenance. Radioactive waste in nuclear power plant and its treatment.
Aims
The objective of the subject is to make students familiar with selected parts of nuclear physics that are necessary for understanding basic physical processes in a nuclear reactor, with the problems of nuclear reactor operation and refueling, maintenance and diagnostics at a nuclear power plant and with the characteristic of nuclear power equipment.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.
Type of course unit
Fundamentals seminar
4 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Laboratory exercise
22 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer