Number of hours
- Lectures 15.0
- Projects 0
- Tutorials 15.0
- Internship 0
- Laboratory works 0
ECTS
ECTS 2.5
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 RUBIOLOContent(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.
Examen Ecrit : 100%
Additional Information
This course brings 3.0 ECTS to students in TU Neutrons JUAS-ESIPAP (GEN S9)
Course list
Curriculum->Double-Diploma Engineer/Master->Semester 9
Curriculum->Physics and Nuclear Engineering->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