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ME-409 Energy conversion and renewable energyHaussener Sophia, Maréchal François, Van Herle Jan
Cursus Sem. Type
Energie et durabilité MA1, MA3 Opt.
Génie nucléaire MA1 Opt.
Génie électrique et électronique MA1, MA3 Opt.
Mineur en Design intégré, architecture etdurabilité
H Opt.
Mineur en Energie H Opt.
Sciences et ingénierie de l'environnement MA1, MA3 Opt.
Language EnglishCredits 3Session WinterSemester FallExam WrittenWorkload 90hWeeks 14Hours 3 weekly
Lecture 2 weeklyExercises 1 weekly
Summary
The goal of the lecture is to present the principles of the energy conversion for conventional and renewable energyresources and to explain the most important parameters that define the energy conversion efficiency, resourcesimplications and economics of the energy conversion technologies.
Content
Overview of energy stakesThermodynamic principles relevant for energy conversion systems, review of thermodynamic power cycles, heatpumps and refrigeration cycles, co-generationCarbon capture and sequestrationRenewable energy vectors, their physical principles and essential equations: Solar (photovoltaics and thermal -collectors/concentrators), geothermal, biomass (a.o. gasification, biogases, liquid biofuels), hydro, windFuel cells and hydrogen as energy vectorStorage of energy: Batteries, compressed air, pumped hydro, thermal storageIntegrated urban systems
Keywords
Energy conversion, renewable energy
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
Physics IPhysics II
Important concepts to start the course
Conservation principles (energy, mass, momentum)Some basis in thermodynamics
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
• Quantify Quantify the efficiency and the main emission sources of energy conversion processes
• Explain Explain the efficiency and the main emission sources of energy conversion processes
• Model Model energy conversion systems and industrial processes
• Draw Draw the energy balances of an energy conversion system
• Elaborate Elaborate energy conversion scenarios
• Describe Describe the principles and limitations of the main energy conversion technologies
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• Compare Compare energy conversion systems
Transversal skills
• Use a work methodology appropriate to the task.
• Demonstrate the capacity for critical thinking
• Write a scientific or technical report.
• Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
• Identify the different roles that are involved in well-functioning teams and assume different roles, including leadershiproles.
Teaching methods
ex cathedra courses 2 hours per week and 1 hour of exercice with teaching assistant
Expected student activities
• active partiicpation to the lecture
• exercice for the exam presentation
• a mini project consisting in writing a 6 page report on an energy scenario for Switzerland
Assessment methods
Written exam (66%) and a project report (34%).
Supervision
Office hours NoAssistants YesForum Yes
Resources
Notes/Handbook
Slides, videos and other documents are available on moodle
Websites
• http://moodle.epfl.ch
• http://www.energyscope.ch
Moodle Link
• http://moodle.epfl.ch/course/view.php?id=15230
Videos
• http://available on moodle
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ME-453 Hydraulic turbomachinesAvellan François
Cursus Sem. Type
Energie et durabilité MA1, MA3 Opt.
Génie mécanique MA1, MA3 Opt.
Génie nucléaire MA1 Opt.
Mécanique Obl.
Language EnglishCredits 4Session WinterSemester FallExam WrittenWorkload 120hWeeks 14Hours 4 weekly
Lecture 3 weeklyExercises 1 weekly
Summary
Master lecture on Hydraulic Turbomachines: impulse and reaction turbines,pumps and pump-turbines.
Content
• Turbomachine equations, mechanical power balance in a hydraulic machines, moment of momentum balance appliedto 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 stoptransient operation, runaway.
• Reaction turbine design: general procedure, general project layout, design of a Francis runner, design of the spiralcasing and the distributor, draft tube role, CFD validation of the design, design fix, reduced scale model experimentalvalidation.
• 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.
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
Incompressible Fluids MechanicsIntroduction to turbomachines
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
• Formulate the operating point of a hydraulic turbomachine
• Specify a type of hydraulic turbine
• Sketch the layout of a hydraulic turbomachine
• Select appropriately the dimensions of a hydraulic turbomachine
Transversal skills
• Use a work methodology appropriate to the task.
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• Communicate effectively with professionals from other disciplines.
• Assess one's own level of skill acquisition, and plan their on-going learning goals.
Teaching methods
ex cathedra lectures with working case studies
Expected student activities
attendance at lectures completing exercises and reading written material
Assessment methods
written exam
Resources
Bibliography
P. HENRY: Turbomachines hydrauliques - Choix illustré de réalisation marquantes, PPUR, Lausanne,1992.Franc, Avellan et al., Cavitation, EDP Grenoble, 1994Handout and Scientifc Litterature from LMH, Industry, International Association
Ressources en bibliothèque
• Turbomachines hydrauliques / Henry
• Cavitation / Franc
Notes/Handbook
slides handout Handbook
Websites
• http://lmh.epfl.ch/teaching
Prerequisite for
Cavitation, Hydroacoustic, Master Project
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PHYS-455 Introduction to medical radiation physicsBochud François, Verdun Francis
Cursus Sem. Type
Génie nucléaire MA1 Opt.Language EnglishCredits 4Session WinterSemester FallExam OralWorkload 120hWeeks 14Hours 3 weekly
Lecture 2 weeklyExercises 1 weekly
Summary
This course covers the physical principles underlying medical imaging using ionizing radiation (radiography, fluoroscopy,CT, SPECT, PET). The focus is not only on risk and dose to the patient and staff, but also on an objective description ofthe image quality.
Content
Physics of radiography x-ray device, x-ray spectra, main image receptorsImage quality main challenge, signal theory, decision theoryPhysics of radiation therapy epidemiological data about cancer, general workflow, beam production andcharacterization, dose calculation, dose distribution, high-level treatment techniquesRadiopharmaceutical products types of radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine, lab infrastructure, labelingapproaches, thin layer chromatographyPhysics of radioscopy radiography and fluoroscopy units, challenges of radiation protection, dose indicatorsPhysics of mammography mammography and radiography units, K-edge filter, 3D imagesPhysics of computer tomography (CT) principle of CT image acquisition, image quality, DECTPhysics of resonance magnetic imaging (MRI) MRI acquisition, proton density, localization of the signalPhysics of single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) gamma camera imaging, resolution andsensitivity, quantitative imagingPhysics of positron emission tomography (PET) coincidence detection, time-of-flight systems, resolution andsensitivity, quantitative imagingDose to the patient general method, dose estimation in radiodiagnostic, dose estimation in internal contaminationReceiver operating characteristics (ROC) meaning of a ROC curve, detection experiment, performancecommunicationModel observers in medical imaging and human vision objective image quality, ideal and anthropomorphicobservers, visual pathway, perception of a signal
Keywords
medical imaging, medical radiation
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
This course has many synergies with the Radiation biology, protection and applications course where thebasics of radiation physics and some aspects of radiation protection are very useful to follow the presentcourse.
Teaching methods
Ex-cathedra with integrated individual exercises
Assessment methods
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oral exam
Resources
Bibliography
Course in general• William R. Hendee and E. Russell Ritenour, "Medical Imaging Physics",Wiley-Liss, 4th edition, 2002• The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, Third Edition, Jerrold T. Bushberg
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PHYS-448 Introduction to particle acceleratorsRivkin Leonid
Cursus Sem. Type
Génie nucléaire MA1 Opt.
Ing.-phys MA1, MA3 Opt.
Physicien MA1, MA3 Opt.
Language EnglishCredits 4Session WinterSemester FallExam WrittenWorkload 120hWeeks 14Hours 4 weekly
Lecture 2 weeklyExercises 2 weekly
Summary
The course presents basic physics ideas underlying the workings of modern accelerators. We will examine key featuresand limitations of these machines as used in accelerator driven sciences like high energy physics, materials and lifesciences.
Content
Overview, history and fundamentalsTransverse particle dynamics (linear and nonlinear)Longitudinal particle dynamicsLinear acceleratorsCircular acceleratorsAcceleration and RF-technologyBeam diagnosticsAccelerator magnetsInjection and extraction systemsSynchrotron radiation
Learning Outcomes
By 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
Transversal skills
• Communicate effectively with professionals from other disciplines.
• Use both general and domain specific IT resources and tools
Assessment methods
mainly written exambonus for submitting the solutions to the weekly problem sets and participation in the computer tutorials
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PHYS-443 NeutronicsHursin Mathieu, Pautz Andreas
Cursus Sem. Type
Génie nucléaire MA1 Obl.
Ing.-phys MA1, MA3 Opt.
Physicien MA1, MA3 Opt.
Language EnglishCredits 4Session WinterSemester FallExam OralWorkload 120hWeeks 14Hours 3 weekly
Lecture 2 weeklyExercises 1 weekly
Summary
In this course, one acquires an understanding of the basic neutronics interactions occurring in a nuclear fission reactorand, as such, the conditions for establishing and controlling a nuclear chain reaction.
Content
• Brief review of nuclear physics- Historical: Constitution of the nucleus and discovery of the neutron - Nuclear reactions and radioactivity - Crosssections - 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.
Learning Outcomes
By 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
Transversal skills
• Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
• Collect data.
• Use both general and domain specific IT resources and tools
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Teaching methods
Lectures, numerical exercises
Assessment methods
oral exam (100%)
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PHYS-445 Nuclear fusion and plasma physicsFasoli Ambrogio
Cursus Sem. Type
Génie nucléaire MA1 Opt.
Ing.-phys MA1, MA3 Opt.
Physicien MA1, MA3 Opt.
Language EnglishCredits 4Session WinterSemester FallExam OralWorkload 120hWeeks 14Hours 4 weekly
Lecture 2 weeklyExercises 2 weekly
Summary
The goal of the course is to provide the physics and technology basis for controlled fusion research, from the mainelements of plasma physics to the reactor concepts.
Content
1) Basics of thermonuclear fusion2) The plasma state and its collective effects3) Charged particle motion and collisional effects4) Fluid description of a plasma5) Plasma equilibrium and stability6) Magnetic confinement: Tokamak and Stellarator7) Waves in plasma8) Wave-particle interactions9) Heating and non inductive current drive by radio frequency waves10) Heating and non inductive current drive by neutral particle beams11) Material science and technology: Low and high Temperature superconductor - Properties of material underirradiation12) Some nuclear aspects of a fusion reactor: Tritium production13) Licensing a fusion reactor: safety, nuclear waste14) Inertial confinement
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
Basicknowledge of electricity and magnetism, and of simple concepts of fluids
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
• Design the main elements of a fusion reactor
• Identify the main physics challenges on the way to fusion
• Identify the main technological challenges of fusion
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra and in-class exercises
Assessment methods
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oral examen (100%)
Resources
Ressources en bibliothèque
• Introduction to Plasma Physcs / Chen
• Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy / Freidberg
Websites
• https://spcnet.epfl.ch/nuclfus/
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PHYS-411 Physics of atoms, nuclei and elementary particlesNakada Tatsuya
Cursus Sem. Type
Génie nucléaire MA1 Opt.
Ing.-phys MA1, MA3 Opt.
Physicien MA1, MA3 Opt.
Language EnglishCredits 4Session WinterSemester FallExam OralWorkload 120hWeeks 14Hours 4 weekly
Lecture 2 weeklyExercises 2 weekly
Summary
In this lecture, symmetry and conservation law are applied to derive wave functions for elementary particles. Relativisticwave functions are analysed and applied for massive and massless particles. Different ideas on antiparticles areexplored.
Content
- Introduction to general concepts commonly used in atomic, nuclear and elementary particle physics.- Symmetry principles.- Description of forces.- Scaler, spinor and vector field- Relativic wave function
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
Quantum MechanicsElectrodynamicsSpecial relativity
Recommended courses
Nuclear and particle physics
Important concepts to start the course
Symmetry and conservationLorentz invarianceSpin and statistics
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
• Sketch the basic concept of symmetry and conservation law
• Apply various hypothesises to a given problem
Transversal skills
• Assess one's own level of skill acquisition, and plan their on-going learning goals.
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Teaching methods
Ex cathedra, exercises in class and assignment presentation
Expected student activities
Solving problems given as excersises
Assessment methods
Evaluating the Interaction during the courses
Resources
Notes/Handbook
Lecture notes and problems are haded out prior to the course
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PHYS-451 Radiation and reactor experimentsFrajtag Pavel, Hursin Mathieu, Lamirand Vincent Pierre
Cursus Sem. Type
Génie nucléaire MA1 Obl.Language EnglishCredits 4Withdrawal UnauthorizedSession WinterSemester FallExam During the
semesterWorkload 120hWeeksHours 56 weekly
Practicalwork
56 weekly
Summary
An introductory course in the basic concepts of radiation detection and interactions and energy deposition by ionizingradiation in matter, radioisotope production and its applications in medicine, industry and research. The course includespresentations, lecture notes, problem sets and seminars.
Content
• Basics: 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.
Learning Outcomes
By 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.
Resources
Bibliography
Handouts will be distributed
• James E. Martin, "Physics for Radiation Protection", Wiley-VCH (2nd edition, 2006)
• F.M. Khan, "The Physics of Radiation Therapy", Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, (4th edition, 2010)
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• G.C. Lowenthal, P.L. Airey, "Practical Applications of Radioactivity and Nuclear Reactions", CambridgeUniversity Press (2001)
• K.H. Lieser, "Nuclear and Radiochemistry", Wiley-VCH (2nd edition, 2001)
Ressources en bibliothèque
• Physics for Radiation Protection / Martin
• The Physics of Radiation Therapy / Khan
• Practical Applications of Radioactivity and Nuclear Reactions / Lowenthal
• Nuclear and Radiochemistry / Lieser
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PHYS-450 Radiation biology, protection and applicationsBochud François, Damet Jerome, Frajtag Pavel
Cursus Sem. Type
Génie nucléaire MA1 Obl.
Ing.-phys MA1, MA3 Opt.
Physicien MA1, MA3 Opt.
LangueCrédits 4Session HiverSemestre AutomneExamen OralCharge 120hSemaines 14Heures 3 hebdo
Cours 2 hebdoExercices 1 hebdo
Résumé
Un cours d'introduction aux concepts de base de la détection des radiations et des interactions et des dépôts d'énergiepar rayonnement ionisant à la matière, la production des radioisotopes et de ses applications dans la médecine, del'industrie et de la recherche.
Contenu
• Les notions de base: sources de rayonnement et d'interaction avec la matière, production de radioisotopes enutilisant des réacteurs et des accélérateurs, la radioprotection et le blindage.
• Les applications médicales: les outils de diagnostic, les produits radiopharmaceutiques, les méthodes de traitementdu cancer tels que la brachythérapie, la thérapie par capture de neutrons et la protonthérapie.
• Les applications industrielles: indicateurs basées sur les radiations, la radiochimie, les techniques de traçage,les batteries de radioisotopes, la stérilisation, etc.
• Les applications de la recherche: la datation par des méthodes nucléaires, les applications en sciences del'environnement et de la vie, etc.
Acquis de formation
A la fin de ce cours l'étudiant doit être capable de:
• Expliquer les principes fondamentaux de physique qui sous-tendent la radiothérapie, par exemple types derayonnement, la structure atomique, etc.
• Expliquer les mécanismes d'interaction des rayonnements ionisants à énergies en keV et MeV avec la matière.
• Expliquer les principes de la dosimétrie des rayonnements.
• Expliquer les principes de la physique des radiations thérapeutiques, y compris les rayons X, physique de faisceaud'électrons et des sources radioactives, l'utilisation de sources non scellées et la curiethérapie.
• Décrire comment utiliser les appareils de radiothérapie pour une tumeur à la fois la localisation, de la planification etde traitement.
• Définir assurance qualité et de contrôle de la qualité, dans le cadre de la radiothérapie et aux exigences légales.
• Expliquer les principes et la pratique de la radioprotection, les limites de dose, le dépistage et les mécanismes deprotection.
• Expliquer l'utilisation des rayonnements dans les applications industrielles et de recherche.
Méthode d'enseignement
Lectures, numerical exercises
Méthode d'évaluation
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oral exam
Ressources
Bibliographie
Les notes de cours seront distribuées
• James E. Martin, "Physics for Radiation Protection", Wiley-VCH (2nd edition, 2006)
• F.M. Khan, "The Physics of Radiation Therapy", Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, (4th edition, 2010)
• G.C. Lowenthal, P.L. Airey, "Practical Applications of Radioactivity and Nuclear Reactions", CambridgeUniversity Press (2001)
• K.H. Lieser, "Nuclear and Radiochemistry", Wiley-VCH (2nd edition, 2001)
Ressources en bibliothèque
• Physics for Radiation Protection / Martin
• The Physics of Radiation Therapy / Khan
• Practical Applications of Radioactivity and Nuclear Reactions / Lowenthal
• Nuclear and Radiochemistry / Lieser
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PHYS-452 Radiation detectionLamirand Vincent Pierre
Cursus Sem. Type
Génie nucléaire MA1 Opt.
Ing.-phys MA1, MA3 Opt.
Physicien MA1, MA3 Opt.
Language EnglishCredits 3Session WinterSemester FallExam OralWorkload 90hWeeks 14Hours 3 weekly
Lecture 2 weeklyExercises 1 weekly
Summary
The course presents the detection of ionizing radiation in the keV and MeV energy ranges. It introduces the physicalprocesses of radiation/matter interaction. It covers the several steps of detection, and the detectors, instrumentations andmeasurements methods commonly used in the nuclear field.
Content
• Interaction of radiation with matter at low energies: X-rays/gammas, charged particles and neutrons up to MeVrange, ionisation, nuclear cross sections.
• Characteristics and types of detectors: gas detectors, semiconductor detectors, scintillators and optical fibers,fission chambers, meshed and pixel detectors
• Signal processing and analysis: types of electronics, signal collection and amplification, particle discrimination,spatial and time resolution
• Nuclear instrumentation and measurements: principle of measurements, spectrometry, common detectioninstrumentations, applications in nuclear engineering and R&D.
Keywords
radiation detection; radiation-matter interaction; ionizing radiation; detector; signal processing; nuclear instrumentation;measurement methods
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
• Explain interaction processes of ionising radiation and matter
• Describe the production of a detection signal and its processing
• Explain the operation of all types of commonly used detectors
• Assess / Evaluate the detection system and method required for a specific measurement
Transversal skills
• Communicate effectively with professionals from other disciplines.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercices, presentations, practice.
Expected student activities
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Attendance at lectures and excercices, short presentations.
Assessment methods
Oral exam
Supervision
Assistants Yes
Resources
Bibliography
Radiation detection and measurement, Glenn F. Knoll. Wiley 2010Practical Gamma-Ray Spectrometry, Gordon R. Gilmore, Wiley & Sons 2008
Ressources en bibliothèque
• Radiation detection and measurement, Glenn F. Knoll
• Practical Gamma-Ray Spectrometry, Gordon R. Gilmore
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PHYS-447 Reactor TechnologyPrasser Horst-Michael
Cursus Sem. Type
Génie nucléaire MA1 Obl.
Ing.-phys MA1, MA3 Opt.
Physicien MA1, MA3 Opt.
Language EnglishCredits 4Session WinterSemester FallExam OralWorkload 120hWeeks 14Hours 3 weekly
Lecture 2 weeklyExercises 1 weekly
Summary
Reactor core cooling, power limits and technological consequences due to fuel, cladding and coolant properties, mainprinciples of reactor and power plant design including auxiliary systems are explained. System technology of mostimportant thermal and fast reactor types is introduced.
Content
- 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, main and auxiliary systems- Breeding and transmutation, purpose of generation IV systems- Properties of different coolants and technological consequences- Introduction into gas-cooled reactors, heavy water moderated reactors, sodium and led cooled fast reactors, molten saltreactors, accelerator driven systems
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
• Assess / Evaluate the performance of reactor types
• Systematize reactor system components
• Formulate safety requirements for reactor systems
Transversal skills
• Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
• Collect data.
Teaching methods
Lectures, numerical exercises
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Assessment methods
oral exam
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PHYS-595 Stage d'ingénieur (master en Génie nucléaire)Profs divers *
Cursus Sem. Type
Génie nucléaire MA2, MA3 Obl.LangueCrédits 8Session Hiver, EtéSemestre PrintempsExamen Pendant le
semestreCharge 240hSemaines
Projet 320 hebdo
Résumé
The main objective of the 12-week internship is to expose master's students to the industrial work environment within thefield of nuclear energy.
Contenu
The main objective of the 12-week internship is to expose master's students to the industrial work environment within thefield of nuclear energy. During this period, students have the opportunity to be involved in on-going projects at the hostinstitution.
Acquis de formation
A la fin de ce cours l'étudiant doit être capable de:
Compétences transversales
• Utiliser une méthodologie de travail appropriée, organiser un/son travail.
• Communiquer efficacement et être compris y compris par des personnes de languages et cultures différentes.
Méthode d'évaluation
an oral presentation could be asked by the company, not compulsory
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