Program Overview

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Course Overview

The course SH2701, Thermal-Hydraulics in Nuclear Energy Engineering, is a 6.0 credit course that focuses on thermal-hydraulic topics related to thermal safety margins in nuclear reactors.

Course Objectives

The objective of the course is to study and master thermal-hydraulic topics related to thermal safety margins in nuclear reactors. The course provides an introductory material on single- and two-phase flow and heat transfer in nuclear fuel assemblies.

Course Contents

The course covers the following topics:

• Transport equations of mass, momentum, and energy
• Flow in pipes
• Mechanisms for heat transfer
• Convection, boiling, and condensation
• Critical heat flux
• Laminar and turbulent flows
• Two-phase flows
• Critical flow
• Reaction forces

Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the thermal and thermodynamic processes that take place in a nuclear power plant
• Formulate, analyze, and solve simple problems in heat transfer in complex systems
• Formulate, analyze, and solve simple problems in single- and two-phase flows
• Analyze dynamic and thermal loads in complex systems
• Perform a simple thermal design of a nuclear power plant
• Reflect on thermal limitations in nuclear power plant

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

• Completed degree work at undergraduate level in the main field of technology
• At least 120 credits in technology and natural sciences
• English B/English 6

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

• INLA - Assignment, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Other Requirements for Final Grade

• Four home assignments (INLA 2 ECTS)
• One written exam (TEN1; 4 ECTS)

Examiner

Weimin Ma

Ethical Approach

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution

Further Information

Course Room in Canvas

Registered students can find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas.

Offered by

SCI/Physics

Main Field of Study

Engineering Physics

Education Cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary Information

The course is generally given on-campus, assuming physical attendance of students. The course contains lectures interspersed with student assignments.