REACTOR PHYSICS

Reference material

Module 1: 

Nuclear Physics (2 hrs)

Module 2: 

Nuclear Reactions with Neutrons (2 hrs)

Module 3: 

Fission Reactions (2 hrs)

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 Size (2 hrs)

Module 10: 

Neutron and Power Distribution (2 hrs)

Module 11: 

Reactivity and Its Effects on Reactor Power (1 hrs)

Module 12: 

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 gives a brief overview of the different sources of neutrons in a nuclear reactor. The main three types of sources are presented in the next sections: prompt neutrons, delayed neutrons and photoneutrons, as well as (n,2n) (n,3n) reactions.

Learning objectives

To understand the different sources of neutrons produced in a reactor and their main characteristics.

Time allocation

2 hours

You can access:

Section 1: Prompt Neutrons 

Section 2: Delayed Neutrons 

Section 3: Photoneutrons

Section 4: (n,2n) and (n,3n) Reactions 

Section 5: Exercises

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