ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-THESIS) | |||||
Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ESE5007 | Nuclear Energy | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FEHMİ GÖRKEM ÜÇTUĞ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
Course Objectives: | The objective of this course is to teach the basic physical principles of nuclear reactions, the basic concepts regarding nuclear reactor design and the basic rules of thumb about how a nuclear power plant operates. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1)Recall the nuclear reactions and the concept of radiation 2) Explain the basics of nuclear physics 3) Discuss the main principles of nuclear reactor control 4) Explain the concepts of nuclear fuel cycle and waste management 5) Discuss different types of nuclear reactors 6) Explain the basics of neutron physics 7) Comprehend the importance of the concept of criticality for nuclear reactors |
Radiation physics and technology. Nuclear reactor systems and types: fundamental reactor physics; criticality calculations; fuel cycle; reactivity changes; reactor kinetics. Instrumentation and control, radiation protection. Reactor materials. Reactor safety and economy. Waste management. Reactor design. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Structure of the atom and the nucleus, interparticle interactions and bonds | |
2) | Nuclear reactions, neutron migration | |
3) | Fission and fusion | |
4) | Series neutron reaction, criticality | |
5) | Operation principles of nuclear reactions under steady conditions | |
6) | Operation principles of nuclear reactions under transient conditions | |
7) | Reactor control, control rods | |
8) | Reactor control, control rods | |
9) | Effect of fission products on reactor control | |
10) | Types and characteristics of nuclear reactors | |
11) | Types anc characteristics of nuclear reactors | |
12) | Nuclear fuel cycle | |
13) | Fuel exhaustion, conversion ratio, breeder reactors, half-life | |
14) | Nuclear waste management |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders notları, dersi veren öğretim elemanı tarafından sağlanacaktır. Lecture notes to be provided by the lecturer. |
References: | S. İskender, “Türkiye ve Dünyada Enerji ve Nükleer Enerji Gerçeği”, Türkiye Teknik Elemanlar Vakfı Yayınları, 2005. ISBN: 975-00524-0-4 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
Midterms | 2 | % 50 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 9 | 126 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Midterms | 2 | 6 | 12 |
Final | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Total Workload | 195 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Integration and application of limited or missing information by using scientific methods and ability to combine information from different disciplines | 3 |
2) | Gaining the abilitiy to reach the knowledge by employing scientific research and literature survey | 3 |
3) | Building energy and environment-oriented engineering problems, producing solutions by employing innovative methods | 3 |
4) | Gaining ability to develop innovative and original ideas, designs and the solutions | 2 |
5) | Gaining knowledge and information on modern techniques and methods that are available in engineering applications and comprhensive knowledge on adaptation and applicability of these techniques | 4 |
6) | Ability to employ analytical, modeling, and experimental design, and implement research-based applications; ability to analyze and interpret complex conditions might occure during this process | 4 |
7) | Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, offering solutions for complex cases and undertaking responsibility in such cases | 2 |
8) | Expressing professional skills and results of the studies verbally or written in national or international environments | 3 |
9) | Adequacy on consideration of social, scientific and ethical values on any professional work | 3 |
10) | Awareness about innovations on operations and application areas of the profession and ability to review and learn improvements when necessary | 4 |
11) | Understanding social and environmental extents of engineering applications and ability to harmony with the social environment | 3 |