• Learn about the physics of neutrons and classify them from the point of view of energy and from the point of view of time.• The ability to distinguish between reactor kinetics and dynamics.• The ability to devise a number of mathematical models that describe the kinetics and dynamics of reactors.• The ability to solve mathematical models analytically with the use of supporting mathematical programs such as (MATLAB).• Familiarize yourself with the systems stability analysis tools and their application to the reactor system.
Intended learning outcomes
• The student's ability to model the physics of neutrons and their cause in the fission of nuclei and describe their movement.• Finding solutions to mathematical models using the analytical solution.• The ability to diagnose the causes of positive and negative reactor behavior based on the analysis of kinetic and dynamic models of the reactor.• The student uses supportive computer tools (MATLAB) to solve multiple reactor models.• The student remembers the classification of neutrons from the point of view of energy and time• The student derives the time-dependent, uniform-energy neutron diffusion equation• The student describes the behavior of the reactor based on his mathematical solutions to the various models of the reactor• The student explains and demonstrates the reactor stability conditions using the systems stability analysis tools
Teaching and learning methods
• Lectures, exercises and panel discussions
Methods of assessments
• The first exam (written), of 20 marks• The second exam (written) of 20 degrees• Panel discussions, and homework from 10 degrees• Final exam (written), out of 50 marks.
