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MANE 4480 - Physics of Nuclear Reactors


Basic nuclear reactor theory; fuel cycles. Neutron diffusion and slowing down; criticality analyses for homogeneous and heterogeneous systems; reactor kinetics and control; reactivity coefficients; fuel management. Reactor systems and types; reactor design. Power plant safety.

Prerequisite: MANE 2110 MANE 2400 ,  (MATH 2010  or (MATH 2011  and MATH 2012 )

When Offered: FALL TERM ANNUALLY

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 4



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