REACTOR PHYSICS

Reference material

Module 1: 

Nuclear Physics (2 hrs)

Module 2: 

Nuclear Reactions with Neutrons (2 hrs)

Module 3: 

Fission Reaction (2 hrs)

Module 4: 

Production of Neutrons (2 hrs)

Module 5: 

Cross Section (2 hrs)

Module 6: 

Chain Reaction (1 hrs)

Module 7: 

Neutron Moderation and Diffusion (3 hrs)

Module 8: 

Steady State Reactor (3 hrs)

Module 9: 

Critical Geometry (2 hrs)

Module 10: 

Neutron Flux Distribution (2 hrs)

Module 11: 

Reactivity and its Effects on Reactor Power (1 hrs)

Changes on Reactor Power Relative to Time (2 hrs)

Module 13: 

Effect on Neutron Source (1 hrs)

Module 14: 

Effect in reactivity Due to Temperature Changes (2 hrs)

Module 15: 

Fission Product Poisoning (2 hrs)

Module 16: 

Fuel Burnup (2 hrs)

Overview

This module briefly describes the effect of the neutron life time on changes in reactor power.

Learning objectives

To understand the effect of the prompt neutrons on reactor power and to understand new concepts as prompt critical and period.

Time allocation

2 hours

You can access:

Section 1: The Effects of Neutron Life Time on Changes in Reactor Power

Section 2: Reactor Period

Section 3: The Effect of Prompt Neutrons

Section 4: The Effects of Delayed Neutrons on Power Changes

Section 5: Power Change Rate

Section 6: Prompt Critical Condition

Section 7: Exercises

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