Carleton University · MECH 4106

Nuclear Power Plant Design

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Elements of design, basic design, and new generation of nuclear reactors. Major systems of CANDU reactor and its safety principles. Balance of Plant Systems. Licensing requirements for design (IAEA, CNSC and USNRC regulations). Analytical/computer codes in safety assessments and design.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): MATH 3705 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): MATH 3705 .
  • Lectures three hours per week.
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Elements of design, basic design, and new generation of nuclear reactors. Major systems of CANDU reactor and its safety principles. Balance of Plant Systems. Licensing requirements for design (IAEA, CNSC and USNRC regulations). Analytical/computer codes in safety assessments and design.

  • Prerequisite(s): MATH 3705 .
  • Lectures three hours per week.

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