Program Overview

Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Safeguards

Course Description

The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge of nuclear fuel cycles and nuclear material safeguards, to cover the entire range of processes from ore in the ground to recycled products and wastes. The full range of nuclear material accounting and monitoring measures for all stages of nuclear fuel cycle will be covered.

• Topics include:
  • An overview of the nuclear fuel cycle
  • Nuclear fuel resources
  • Stages of nuclear fuel cycle from mining to waste disposal
  • Economics of the nuclear fuel cycle
  • The principles and logistics of safeguards
  • Nuclear materials accountancy
  • Accountancy and verification measurements
  • Integrated safeguards (protocols, cyber security etc.)
  • Statistical accountancy

Course Details

• Course period: 11/09/11
• Department: Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering