Aims and Fit of Module

▪	Provide students with an introduction to nuclear reactor technology with particular emphasis of power generation

▪	Introduce students to the key disciplines of reactor physics and thermal hydraulics as applied in the design of a nuclear reactor system for power generation

▪         Equip students with the knowledge and criteria of the nuclear security.

Learning outcomes

A. demonstrate
expert knowledge of
and/or be able to
offer critical
insight into the
current status of
nuclear reactors for
electricity
generation, and
advantages and
disadvantages of
different types of
nuclear reactors for
applications in a
sustainable energy
economy;
B. demonstrate
expert knowledge of
and/or be able to
offer critical
insight into the
pressurised Water
Reactors (PWR),
specifically develop
a detailed
understanding of the
underlying reactor
physics and
engineering aspects
of the design,
sufficient to
predict the steady
state and dynamic
response of the
plant;
C. demonstrate
expert knowledge of
and/or be able to
offer critical
insight into the
underlying
principles of energy
conversion systems
for transforming
nuclear heat into
electricity; key
safety issues
associated with
nuclear power
generation; and
outline of the
development of newgeneration reactors,
assess their
application for
electricity
generation; and
discuss the
limitations of the
techniques employed;
D. show the
intellectual ability
to provide critical
awareness of current
problems of
environment and
sustainability in
power energy
generations, and
critically appraise
different reactor
types, including
novel designs, for
various applications
in a sustainable
energy economy;
E. demonstrate the
module specific
practical skills of
using MATLAB to
analyse the thermalhydrodynamic
properties in the
reactor core;
F. demonstrate the
general transferable
skills in planning,
project management,
communicating
complex ideas and
evaluating
effectiveness of own
and team performance
in assignment
marking..
G. Function
effectively as an
individual, and as a
member or leader of
a team. Evaluate
effectiveness of own
and team
performance.

Method of teaching and learning

This module will be delivered through a combination of formal lectures and tutorials.  Students will receive regular feedback on their reports to help them to monitor their progress.