NUCLREN 5610
Transcript Abbreviation:
Reactor Safety
Course Description:
Introductory course covering concepts of reactor safety, the history of reactor accidents and methods of safety analysis.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 4505 (505) or MechEng 4505 (505); or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 610.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Become aware of the fundamental principles of reactor safety
Be aware of the history of reactor accidents and the impact of lessons learned on reactor design
Understand the nature of severe accidents in nuclear power plants
Obtain insights into the magnitude of the risk of severe accidents and how those risks compare with other risks
Know what the safety systems are in nuclear power plants and to understand their functions
Be aware of the changes that are occurring in the designs or nuclear power plants now under certification review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Understand the U.S. regulatory framework and how it is changing
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of safety evolution | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| General Design Criteria | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Deterministic Safety Analysis | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| PWR and BWR Safety Systems | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Operational Safety | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Regulatory Oversight | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| External Events | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Validation Experiments | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Generic Safety Issues | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| History of Accidents and Their Impacts | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fire Safety | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Severe Accident Progression | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Hydrogen Combustion | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Containment Performance | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Radionuclide Release and Transport | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Probabilistic Risk Assessment | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Risk Informed Regulations | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Safety Features of New Reactor Designs | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 20% |
| Project | 10% |
| Quizzes | 10% |
| Midterm exam | 30% |
| Final exam | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| "Perspectives on Reactor Safety, Reactor Safety Course R-800," (provided) | F.E.Haskin, A.L.Camp and S.A. Hodge |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
NUCLREN_5610_basic.pdf
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