Number of hours
- Lectures 15.0
- Projects 0
- Tutorials 15.0
- Internship 0
- Laboratory works 0
ECTS
ECTS 2.0
Goal(s)
This course provides an introduction to reactor kinetics and dynamics. The main goal is to offer the theoretical foundations required to understand the neutron behavior of a reactor: (a) short-term, during normal or accidental transients, and (b) medium-term, during continuous reactor operation. This course is taught in French.
Contact Pablo RUBIOLO, Elsa MERLEContent(s)
Chapter 1 – Neutronics Review:
General concepts. Multiplication factor. Four-factor formula. Neutron diffusion equation.
Chapter 2 – Reactor Kinetics Concepts:
Fundamental mode. Mean neutron lifetime and generation time. Amplification factor. Prompt and delayed neutrons. Prompt subcritical reactor. Prompt jump. Reactor period. Reactivity.
Chapter 3 – Point Kinetics Equations:
Derivation of point kinetics equations. In-hour equation. Laplace transform solution. Feedback effects.
Chapter 4 – Reactor Dynamics:
Effect of fuel depletion on reactivity. Poisoning by fission products. Boron control. Doppler effect. Moderator density effect. Introduction to perturbation theory.
Prerequisites
• Introduction to reactor physics
• Neutronics and reactor theory
• Nuclear reactor technology
Test
Written exam (2 hours) with calculator. All course materials (lecture notes and tutorials) are permitted. Same modalities for the second session.
Contrôle continu : CC
Examen écrit Session1 : DS1
Examen écrit Session 2 : DS2
N1 = Note finale session 1
N2 = Note finale session 2
En présentiel :
N1 = % max(TdE, CC) + % DS1
N2 = % max(TdE, CC) + % DS2
En distanciel :
N1 =
N2 =
Commentaire :
Additional Information
Course list
Curriculum->Double-Diploma Engineer/Master->Semester 9
Curriculum->Master->Semester 9
Bibliography
[1] Nuclear reactor Analysis, Henry.
[2] Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, Lamarsh.
[3] Nuclear Reactor Analysis, Duderstadt.
[4] Introductory Nuclear Reactor Dynamics, K Ott and R. Neuhold.