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Fall 2010
Introduction to Nuclear Power Generation and Simulation
4300:694 - 810
1. Class Nbr: 86073
Room,Days,Time: Auburn Science and Engineering 211,Tuesday,5:10 PM - 7:40 PM
2.Class Nbr: 86251
Room,Days,Time: TBA - Course will use interactive distant learning method of teaching,Tuesday, 5:10 PM - 7:40 PM.
Taught by: Dr. William Arnold
Description: This class will cover the history of nuclear power, fundamental nuclear reactions, thermodynamics, thermohydraulics, steam, commercial nuclear power plants, numerical simulation of nuclear power plants, controls, using / developing simulators, and accident mitigation.
Prerequisites: Physics II (3650:292) and Differential Equations (3450:335).
Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink is a plus, but not required.
Target Group: This class is intended for graduate engineering students, but
science majors and undergraduate seniors may also enroll.
Book:J. R. Lamarsh,
"Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, 3rd Edition"
Addison-Wesley, 1983/2001.
ISBN-10: 0201824981
ISBN-13: 978-0201824988
Outcomes: The student will have a basic understanding of the nuclear power industry, power plant design, modeling of thermohydraulic systems, controls, and Matlab/Simulink.
Plasticity
4300:683-804
Class Nbr: 85550
Room,Days,Time: Auburn Science and Engineering 211, Monday and Wednesday, 5:10 PM - 6:25 PM
Taught by: Dr. Robert Goldberg
Course Topics:
Review of elasticity theory: Stress, Strain, Constitutive Equations
Physical Basis of Inelasticity in Metals
Simplified Tensile Response Models
Yield Criteria: Tresca, Von Mises, Pressure Dependent, Anisotropic
Drucker Stability Postulate and Loading Criteria
Strain Hardening Rules: Isotropic, Kinematic
Prandtl-Reuss Equations
Flow Rules Based on Alternative Yield Criteria
Numerical Methods for Plasticity Problems: Radial Return, Successive Solutions
Plasticity Theory in the Analysis of Polymer Matrix Composites
Text Book (Should be available from Bookstore, barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com):
Chakrabarty, J.: Theory of Plasticity, Third Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2006
Spring 2011
Nuclear Reactor Engineering and Balance of Plant Systems
Focus will be on the following main topics: Nuclear reactor theory, time-dependent reactor, heat removal from nuclear reactors, and balance of plant (BOP) systems.
Additionally, reactor thermodynamics, fluid flow, hear transfer, fuel preparation, materials selection; nuclear reactor systems and safety will be covered.
BOP will cover plant heat cycles, component function & design, and component thermodynamics. Simulation will be emphasized, incorporated and used throughout the course.
Book: Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, 3rd Edition, John R. Lamarsh
Supplemental text information will be provided by the instructor
Our planned courses for 2011-2012 year
Nuclear Process & Radioactive Waste Management, Safeguards and Security
Fundamental chemistry of the nuclear industry, chemical processing and waste disposal & management. The design, implementation, and oversight of effective nuclear material safeguards, security and response systems. Radiation protection, radiation shielding, and reactor licensing, safety, & the environment.
Nuclear Thermohydraulics, Simulation and Advanced Reactor Engineering
Reactor power distribution, thermal and exposure limits, critical heat flux and pressure design, neutronic/ thermal hydraulic relationships, transient accident analysis. Projects in simulation and advanced reactor design & engineering. Full-plant simulation. Development of advanced BOP components.
