Learn about the different units of the nuclear reactor, such as the reactor core, control room, and cooling circuits
• Learn the basics of operation and control of the reactor and carry out some basic operations to operate the reactor.
• Identify the safety requirements in the reactor building.
• Acquisition of the necessary skills to perform basic calculations for calibration of control rods and analysis of neutron activation.
Intended learning outcomes
• The student will know how to reach the critical state of the reactor• The student derives the form of neutron propagation in the reactor• The student explains the method of controlling the reactor through the control rods• The student will be introduced to the neutron activation technique and some of its applications• The student relates the physical and mathematical description of the reactor to its actual construction.• The student recognizes the importance of control rods in the safe operation of the reactor.• The student distinguishes the idea of neutron activation.• The student analyzes and compares the concept of criticality and building the critical mass of the actor.
Teaching and learning methods
Theoretical lectures, practical applications in operating and controlling the reactor, and panel discussions.
Methods of assessments
Applications, practical experiences and reports (60%)
