NucE 597D Nuclear Reactor Safety

Course Description

The Nuclear Reactor Safety course will examine the basis for reactor safety in commercial power plants; and the role of the NRC, utility, and the reactor designer, in determining the safety of the plant. The safety systems which have been installed on plants will be discussed as well as the postulated accidents, and their classification, which are used to verify that the plant design is sufficiently robust and will meet the licensing criteria. Different types of accident transients will be discussed and the analysis of these transients. The two principal accidents which have occurred, TMI and Chernobyl will be discussed in detail as well as other accidents or abnormal reactor operational behavior and incidents that have occurred. Advanced Light Water Reactor designs which feature enhanced safety will also be discussed

For more details see the Course Syllabus.

Current Course Offering Schedule via C&DE

Spring 2007

Day and Time: Monday and Wednesday, 5:00 to 7:00 PM

Location: 307 Hammond Building

Start Date: January 16, 2007

End Date: May 11, 2007

There is no textbook for this course.

The enrollment process is:

1. Contact the the Office of Continuing and Distance Education for admission into the course at 814-865-7643.

2. Complete and submit the Registration Form via mail, fax, or in person. See the Registration Page.