Introduction to Nuclear Energy
Course 240739573 in WS 2015/6
General Data
| Course Type | lecture |
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| Semester Weekly Hours | 3 SWS |
| Organisational Unit | Chair of Nuclear Technology (Prof. Macian-Juan) |
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| Dates |
Wed, 12:30–14:00, MW 0250 Thu, 16:00–17:00, MW 0250 Wed, 12:30–14:00, MW 0250 Thu, 16:00–17:00, MW 0250 |
Assignment to Modules
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MW0799: Einführung in die Kernenergie / Introduction to Nuclear Energy
This module is included in the following catalogs:- Catalogue of non-physics elective courses
Further Information
Courses are together with exams the building blocks for modules. Please keep in mind that information on the contents, learning outcomes and, especially examination conditions are given on the module level only – see section "Assignment to Modules" above.
| additional remarks | The course offers an introduction to the main scientific, technological and safety aspects of Nuclear Energy. The lectures will present the most important information needed to understand how nuclear energy is produced today and in the future, and the most important scientific and technological aspects related to the use of nuclear energy. The course includes: 1. The Motivation for Nuclear Energy. 2. The History of Nuclear Energy. 3. The Interaction of Radiation with Matter. 4. Basic Concepts in Radioactivity. 5. Basic Concepts in Radioactivity Protection. 6. Nuclear Reactions. 7. Nuclear Fission and the Chain Reaction. 8. Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Theory. 9. Heat Removal from Nuclear Reactors. 10. The technology of Nuclear Reactor Systems. 11. Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Dynamics. 12. Nuclear Reactor Materials. 13. Basic Concepts in Reactor Safety. 14. Nuclear Reactor Accidents. 15. The Nuclear Fuel Cycle. 16. Generation IV Nuclear Power Plant Designs. 17. Nuclear Fusion Reactors. |
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| Links |
E-Learning course (e. g. Moodle) TUMonline entry |
Equivalent Courses (e. g. in other semesters)
| Semester | Title | Lecturers | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS 2023/4 | Introduction to Nuclear Energy | Liu, C. Macián-Juan, R. |
Wed, 13:00–14:00, Interims II 004 Thu, 08:30–10:00, Interims II 004 |
| WS 2022/3 | Introduction to Nuclear Energy | Macián-Juan, R. Yum, S. |
Wed, 13:00–14:00, Interims II 004 Thu, 08:30–10:00, Interims II 004 |
| WS 2021/2 | Introduction to Nuclear Energy | Macián-Juan, R. |
Wed, 13:00–14:00, Interims II 004 Thu, 08:30–10:00, Interims II 004 |
| WS 2020/1 | Introduction to Nuclear Energy | Macián-Juan, R. |
Wed, 13:00–14:00 Thu, 08:30–10:00 |
| WS 2019/20 | Introduction to Nuclear Energy | Macián-Juan, R. |
Wed, 13:00–14:00, Interims II 004 Thu, 08:30–10:00, Interims II 004 |
| WS 2018/9 | Introduction to Nuclear Energy | Macián-Juan, R. |
Wed, 13:00–14:00, Interims II 004 Thu, 08:30–10:00, Interims I 101 Thu, 08:30–10:00, Interims II 004 and singular or moved dates |
| WS 2017/8 | Introduction to Nuclear Energy |
Wed, 13:00–14:00, Interims I 101 Thu, 08:30–10:00, Interims I 101 and singular or moved dates |
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| WS 2016/7 | Introduction to Nuclear Energy |
Wed, 10:00–11:00 Thu, 08:30–10:00, Interims I 101 Wed, 10:00–11:00 and singular or moved dates |
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| WS 2014/5 | Introduction to Nuclear Energy |
Wed, 12:30–14:00, MW 0250 Thu, 16:00–17:00, MW 0250 and singular or moved dates |
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| WS 2013/4 | Introduction to Nuclear Energy |
Wed, 12:30–14:00, MW 0250 Thu, 16:00–17:00, MW 0250 and singular or moved dates |
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| WS 2012/3 | Introduction to Nuclear Energy |