3 units · NUE department course · Nigerian universities
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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
describe the neutron generation and transport reactor core principles
explain the concept of thermalizing of fast neutrons and resonance absorptions
Learn the neutron diffusion theory
Learn the multiplication factors and criticality and the effect of delayed neutrons
define basic reactor terms such as neutron interaction, nuclear fission, chain; and reaction
describe the different types of reactors
calculate critical concentrations, mass and dimensions
relate the reactor core basic systems and components as well as be able to solve core design problem
Course contents
Neutron interactions, nuclear fission, and chain reacting systematics in thermal and fast nuclear reactors. Diffusion and slowing down of neutrons. Criticality condition and calculations of critical concentrations, mass and dimensions, core design problems, computer methods and applications, few-group approximation, and point kinetics. Nuclear reactor dynamics and reactivity feedbacks.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study NUE 304.