Dec 26, 2024  
2018-2019 
    
2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NCTE 410 - Reactor Theory and Technology

3 credits
For science majors. Describes the basic components of nuclear reactors and nuclear materials handing facilities. Gives the student a basic understanding of the basic controls utilized to safely control the nuclear chain-reaction for power generation purposes. Includes a broad description of the many concepts utilized to generate power, the components involved in transmission systems, storage of nuclears materials, and control of associated nuclear waste products. Gives a very brief description of nuclear accidents and consequences at facilities such as Chernobyl, Three-Mile Island, and Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plants. Prerequisite(s):  



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