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Physique des réacteursSûreté de fonctionnement en énergie nucléaire (SFEN) (MRI)
12ECTS (EU)
1Coefficient
20:40Hours
Séquencement
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to address a specific application of nuclear and neutron physics to reactor physics and to provide the basic tools necessary for the assimilation of the operating and safety course. The main concepts discussed are the components of a nuclear reactor core (combustible, calloporter, reflector, absorbent) as well as the physics allowing the reactor to be piloted. A short part of the course is reserved for an introduction to the fields of atomic weapons and the development of thermonuclear fusion processes.
Prerequisites
| Module | Teaching unit | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear and Neutron Physics | Dependability in nuclear energy (SFEN) | S9 |
Nuclear physics: effective sections Mathematics: Differential Calculation
Program
- Introduction to neutrons
- Components of a nuclear reactor,
- Static reactor theory,
- The kinetics of the reactors,
- The dynamics of reactors.
Assessment
MCQ
References
- The Physics of Nuclear Reactors, Serge Marguet, Lavoisier
- Neutron Precise, P. REUSS, Atomical Engineering Collection
- DEN monograph "Neutron" PDF
- Applied Reactor Physics, A. HEBERT, International Polytechnic Presses
- Physical Theory of Neutron Chain Reactors, A.WEINBERG and E.WIGNER, University of Chicago Press
Skills
3| Ref. | Verb | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1_1 | recognize | the principle of piloting reactors and the concept of counter-response | 1 |
| C1_1 | recognize | fundamental neutron magnitudes: flux, microscopic/macroscopic cross section, reaction rate, reactivity, rapid/delayed neutrons... | 1 |
| C1_1 | recognize | the main components of a reactor core, the effects in time and space | 1 |