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NPRE 498 NP4 - Nuclear Power Plant Operations

Last offered Spring 2018

Official Description

Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge in nuclear, plasma, and radiological engineering intended to augment the existing curriculum. See Class Schedule or departmental course information for topics and prerequisites. Course Information: 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated in the same or separate terms if topics vary.

Section Description

Nuclear Power Plant Operations. Introduction to power plant systems, regulatory requirements, integrated plant operations, and emergency responses. A qualitative look at PWR and BWR power plant operations, including the ABWR and AP1000. Topics will include balance of plant designs, thermal cycles, plant components and advanced designs.
TitleSectionCRNTypeHoursTimesDaysLocationInstructor
Nuclear Power Plant OperationsNP465505LEC41100 - 1220 T R  104 Talbot Laboratory Richard Lea Holm