Nuclear Energy Technology
Energy Systems Engineering
Faculty of Technology
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Energy Technology | TEM234 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Özcan ATLAM
Assistant Prof. Dr. Kadriye ESEN ERDEN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Knowledge and use of the basic terms about atomic energy and nuclear reactions.
2) Knowledge of preparing nuclear fuel.
3) Knowledge structure and waorking process. Take safety measures.
4) Knowledge entegration to electric power plant.
Compute efficiency and cost analysis
5) Knowledge scope of nuclear applications
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| 5 | High | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | High | High | High | No relation | High | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Atomic energy and basic terms: radiation, elements and isotopes, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions (disintegration / separation-fission / fusion), chain reaction, nuclear fuel and cycle. Nuclear power plant structure: Reactor, fuel, moderator, control bars, heat exchanger, steam production. Safety and control in process. Isolation of waste and safety (front end). Similarity to thermal power plants. Maintenance and operation. Process of technology development in nuclear reactors (historical generations ). Energy conversion efficiency and cost. Nuclear power applications.
Weekly Schedule
1) Atomic energy and basic terms: radiation, elements and isotopes, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions (disintegration / separation-fission / fusion), chain reaction, nuclear fuel and cycle.2) Atomic energy and basic terms: radiation, elements and isotopes, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions (disintegration / separation-fission / fusion), chain reaction, nuclear fuel and cycle.
3) Atomic energy and basic terms: radiation, elements and isotopes, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions (disintegration / separation-fission / fusion), chain reaction, nuclear fuel and cycle.
4) Nuclear power plant structure: Reactor, fuel, moderator, control bars, heat exchanger, steam production.
5) Nuclear power plant structure: Reactor, fuel, moderator, control bars, heat exchanger, steam production.
6) Safety and control in process. Isolation of waste and safety (front end).
7) Safety and control in process. Isolation of waste and safety (front end).
8) Similarity to thermal power plants.
9) Midterm exam
10) Maintenance and operation.
11) Maintenance and operation.
12) Process of technology development in nuclear reactors (historical generations ). Energy conversion efficiency and cost.
13) Nuclear power applications
14) Nuclear power applications
15) Nuclear power applications
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required