F3360 Nuclear reactors and powerstations

Faculty of Science
autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. David Trunec, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Ondřej Jašek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. David Trunec, CSc.
Department of Plasma Physics and Technology – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. David Trunec, CSc.
Supplier department: Department of Plasma Physics and Technology – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Thu 8:00–8:50 F4,03017
Prerequisites
The knowledge of classical mechanics and the elementary knowledge of nuclear physics and quantum mechanics is assumed.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
At the end of this course student obtains the basic knowledge from nuclear physics necessary to understand the function of nuclear reactors and power stations. The student also obtains the basic knowledge about nuclear fission of heavy nuclei, chain reaction and processes taken place in the reactor. He will have the survey of dosimetry, perspectives and risks of nuclear energetics.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- Understand basic processes in the nucleus of the atom;
- to describe and analyze the importance of individual nuclear reactions to the nuclear fission;
- describe the design and function of the nuclear reactor and its components; - Analyze and explain the nuclear reactor control process;
- Identify risk factors for the operation of nuclear installations;
- explain and apply principles of radiation protection and dosimetry;
- assess and formulate the role of nuclear energy in the energy concept of society;
Syllabus
  • Elementary particles, atomic nuclei. Nuclear reactions and radioactivity. Interaction of particles with matter. Nuclear fission. Chain reaction. Nuclear reactor. Construction of nuclear reactor and power station. Dosimetry. Nuclear energetics, its perspectives and safety.
Literature
  • HÁLA, Jiří. Radioaktivita, ionizující záření, jaderná energie (Radioactivity, Ionizing Radiation, Nuclear Energy). První vydání. Nakladatelství Konvoj, spol. s.r.o.: Brno, 1998, 311 pp. ISBN 80-85615-56-8. info
Teaching methods
lectures
Assessment methods
Attendance at lectures is compulsory. Test in the information system (IS) on the themes taught during the lectures. Test can be repeated and is in the form of 15 questions (a,b,c) for 120 minutes. All answers must be correct.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.physics.muni.cz/~blazkova
The lecture will provide basic knowledge about the nuclear fission, nuclear reactors and nuclear power. The lecture is suitable for students of vocational and teacher study,who have already completed basic physics courses at first year of study.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 1999, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, spring 2012 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (autumn 2021, recent)
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