Semester 7
Course: Introduction to Nuclear Technology
Course Code: | ΕΕΗ17 |
Course Level: | Undergratuate |
Obligatory/Elective: | Elective |
Semester: | 7 |
Division: | Division of Energy |
Group: | Group A |
ECTS Credits: | 5 |
Hours Per Week: | 4 |
Website: | eclass.uowm.gr/courses/HMMY137/ |
Language: | Greek |
Content: | Nuclear technology and energy, atomic and nuclear physics,
interactions of radiation and matter. Radiation sources in the natural environment. Fission and fusion. Technology and operation of nuclear reactors, diffusion, heating and deceleration of neutrons, time-varying reactor, reactor safety and environmental protection. Power stations with new generation reactors. Radioactivity measurement and shielding, units and conversion factors, fundamental constants and data. Industrial applications of nuclear radiation. Biological effects and protection. |
Learning Outcomes: | Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
Understand the concepts of radioactive decay and the interaction of radiation with matter Know the industrial applications of radiation Describe and know the safety measures for the operation of nuclear power plants and radiation protection. Make radiation measurements using the appropriate instruments Know the structure and operation of power plants with nuclear reactors. Understand the biological effects of radiation |
Pre-requirements: | None |
Teaching Methods: | - |
Validation: | - Individual assignment (50%)
- Final exams (50%) |
Suggested Books: | 1. ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ ΣΤΗΝ ΠΥΡΗΝΙΚΗ ΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΑ, Αντωνόπουλος -Ντό- μης Μιχάλης, Εκδόσεις Ζήτη, Κωδ. Εύδοξος: 11266 2. Εισαγωγή στην Πυρηνική Τεχνολογία, J. Lamarsh, Α. Baratta, 4η έκδοση, επιμέλεια Ν. Πετρόπουλος , Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα. |
Lecturer:
Margaritis Chrysovalantis