| Course Name | Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering |
| Course Code | 15MEC251 |
| Program | B. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering |
| Year Taught | 2019 |
Principles of nuclear energy: Introduction – Atomic structure – Energy from Nuclear reactions – Nuclear Fission and Fusion – radioactivity – Decay rates and Half Lives – Neutron Flux – Reaction rates.
Neutron diffusion theory: Diffusion equation – Solution of Diffusion Equation – Thermal Diffusion Length – Diffusion In Multiplying Systems – Slowing Down of Neutrons – Neutron Transport Equation and its approximation.
Components of nuclear reactors: Nuclear Fuel rod – Coolant-control rod – Moderator – Cladding – Reflectors – Shielding Materials – reprocessing of spent Fuels – Nuclear Waste treatment systems.
Power reactor systems: Pressurised water reactors – Boiling water reactors – Gas cooled and High temperature Gas cooled reactors – Pressurised Heavy water reactors – Fast breeder reactors – LMFBR & GCFBR.
Fuel management and reactor safety: fuel burnup – Core Management – control Management – Conversion ratio – Breeding ratio – Doubling Time – Biological effects of radiation – Radiation Hazards – Nuclear reactor Safety.
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