ENGR 4460U – Nuclear Power Systems

Principles of fission; nuclear fuels; thermal and fast reactors; converters and breeders; light water reactors; heavy water reactors, gas cooled reactors; direct and indirect cycle nuclear plants; unit control strategies; nuclear plant safety; fuel cycles; plant decommissioning; waste management; environmental effects; life-cycle costs. Principles of fusion reactors; experimental fusion facilities.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Tutorial hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): PHY 1020U
Credit restriction(s): ENGR 3860U, ENGR 4640U or NUCL 4640U