22.921
Nuclear Power Plant Dynamics and Control
John Bernard
Tue Jan 10, Thu Jan 12, Tue Jan 17, Thu Jan 19, Tue Jan 24, 01-02:30pm, NW12-202
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: —
Level: G 3 units Standard A - F Grading
Introduction to reactor dynamics, including subcritical multiplication, critical operation in absence of thermal feedback effects and effects of xenon, fuel and moderator temperature, etc. Derivation of point kinetics and dynamic period equations. Techniques for reactor control including signal validation, supervisory algorithms, model-based trajectory tracking, and rule-based control. Overview of light-water reactor start-up. Lectures and demonstrations with use of the MIT Research Reactor. Open to undergraduates with permission of instructor.
Co-sponsor: Nuclear Reactor Laboratory
Undergraduates welcome.
Contact: Kathleen O'Connell, NW12-208, 253-4220, katieo@mit.edu
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22.S904
Special Subject in Nuclear Science and Engineering
Nuclear Science and Engineering of Neutron Scattering Facilities
Boris Khaykovich
Wed Jan 11, Fri Jan 13, Wed Jan 18, Fri Jan 20, Wed Jan 25, 01-02:30pm, NW12-222
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 3 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit
Seminar or lecture on a topic in nuclear science and engineering that is not covered in the regular curriculum. 22.S905 is graded P/D/F.
Neutron scattering is a powerful suite of scientific tools for studying the structure and dynamics of matter. National neutron scattering facilities are multi-million dollar installations, serving hundreds of scientists per year and new facilities are being built around the globe. Modern neutron instrumentation is a fast-developing field, which combines nuclear engineering, accelerator science and technology, physics and materials science. The class will introduce students to challenges of building state-of-the-art instruments at the neutron facilities. Both accelerator-based and reactor-based sources will be reviewed. Class will cover basic components, from targets and moderators to optics and detectors. Examples of neutron techniques and respective instruments will be shown as well, including the science done by users of neutron facilities. Class is geared towards NSE graduate students, but it should be accessible for advanced undergraduates, and students in physics and materials science.
Contact: Boris Khaykovich, NW13-242, 253-2861, bkh@mit.edu
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