NUCL 4510U – Nuclear Plant Chemistry

Corrosion and crud formation; heavy water chemistry; heavy water production and upkeep; moderator and heat transport system chemistry; purification systems to remove particulates, contaminants and chemicals added to control reactivity; decontamination; steam generator, condenser and feedwater chemistry; pH and pD control in power plants; online and offline control of process chemistry; metallurgical problems in nuclear power plants; metallurgical techniques for irradiated materials.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1800U or CHEM 1020U
Credit restriction(s): ENGR 4510U
Note(s): Elective for Nuclear Engineering programs.