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22.312 is the MIT first year graduate course in nuclear engineering. It is offered in parallel with our nuclear reactor physics course 22.211. Course 22.312 emphasizes engineering principles of nuclear power reactors covering thermodynamic, fluid flow, heat transfer, and structural mechanics. It serves as the prerequisite for our advanced nuclear power technology courses in thermal-hydraulics, course 22.313, and in structural mechanics course 22.314j.
Course Objective
To understand and model the thermal-hydraulic and mechanical phenomena key to the effective, reliable and safe design and operation of nuclear systems.
Course Summary
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Introduction to Nuclear Power Systems
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Thermal-Hydraulics
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Thermal Parameters - Definitions and Uses
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Sources and Distribution of Thermal Loads in Nuclear Power Reactors
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Conservation Equations and their Applications to Nuclear Power Systems - Power Conversion Cycles, Containment Analysis
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Thermal Analysis of Nuclear Fuel
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Single-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer
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Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer
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Structural Mechanics
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Principles of Structural Mechanics
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Applications to Nuclear Systems
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Prerequisites
2.001 Mechanics and Materials
2.005 Thermal-Fluids Engineering I
Desirable
22.05 Neutron Science and Reactor Physics (or 22.211 Nuclear Reactor Physics I)
22.06 Engineering of Nuclear Systems
Course Text
Todreas, Neil E., and Mujid S. Kazimi. Nuclear Systems: Thermal Hydraulic Fundamentals. Vol. 1. New York: Taylor & Francis Inc.: December 1, 1989. 3rd printing. ISBN: 1560320516.
Grading| ACTIVITIES | PERCENTAGES |
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| Homework | 20% |
| Midterm I | 20% |
| Midterm II | 20% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
Homework and Reading Assignment Practices
- Units - You are to conform to recommended engineering practice by using units based on the International System (SI).
- In writing your answers it is important that you supply enough information to show how you have solved the problem. It is not necessary to repeat derivations already given in enough detail in the text or lectures.
- It is considered acceptable for you to work completely independently; consult instructor; and/or work with other students. However, do not adopt your solution directly from any outside source without being sure that you understand both concepts and calculations. Points may be deducted if it appears that you do not understand.
- Computer usage - Some homework problems may profitably be solved using MATLAB®, Mathcad® or other computer programs.
- Late solutions - Solutions submitted after the due date will receive no more than 50% credit. An all-student relaxation of this rule may be announced in class for some problems.
