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Introduction to Nuclear Energy

Course 240739573 in WS 2019/20

General Data

Course Type lecture
Semester Weekly Hours 3 SWS
Organisational Unit Chair of Nuclear Technology (Prof. Macian-Juan)
Lecturers Rafael Macián-Juan
Dates Wed, 13:00–14:00, Interims II 004
Thu, 08:30–10:00, Interims II 004

Assignment to Modules

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 present crucial information, needed to understand how nuclear energy is generated today and how it is expected to be produced in the future. The course includes: 1. Motivation for Nuclear Energy. 2. History of Nuclear Energy. 3. Interaction of Radiation with Matter. 4. Basic Concepts on Radioactivity. 5. Basic Concepts on Radioaction Protection. 6. Nuclear Reactions. 7. Nuclear Fission and Chain Reaction. 8. Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Theory. 9. Heat Removal from Nuclear Reactors. 10. 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. Nuclear Fuel Cycle. 16. Generation IV Nuclear Power Plant Designs. 17. Nuclear Fusion Reactors.
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Equivalent Courses (e. g. in other semesters)

SemesterTitleLecturersDates
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 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
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
WS 2015/6 Introduction to Nuclear Energy 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
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
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
WS 2012/3 Introduction to Nuclear Energy
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