Nuclear reactions with neutrons. Nuclear fission. Scattering, diffusion, absorption, thermalization of neutrons. Criticality calculations of bare homogeneous thermal neutron systems. Nuclear power reactors. Construction of nuclear power plants. Nuclear fuel. Heat removal from the core of nuclear power reactors in steady state. Thermodynamic cycles and energy production. Safety of nuclear installations and nuclear accidents. Dispersion of fission products in the atmosphere. Basic principles of radiation protection and Radioenvironmental studies. Industrial applications of nuclear technology.
- Teacher: Παναγιώτα Ρούνη
ECTS : 5
Language : el