Nuclear Engineering Short Course

Nuclear Reactor Engineering

When
July

Mode of delivery
In Person

Duration
8 Days

Location
Tonsley

$4,500*

What you'll study

This nuclear introductory short course will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the design of fission and fusion nuclear power reactors. It will provide descriptions of type III fission nuclear reactors and will examine the neutronics in these systems, including neutron/ matter interactions, radioactive decay, and neutron multiplication. It will also cover neutron diffusion and moderation treated by group diffusion methods for different reactor geometries.

Who should attend

The Nuclear Reactor Engineering short course can be undertaken by those in industry that want to prepare for future industries, including shifting our submarines from diesel to nuclear power.

This course is aimed at:

Experienced professionals looking to stay updated on the latest developments in the field
Energy industry professionals who need to understand the implications of the nuclear fuel cycle on energy production
Anyone involved or interested in the nuclear fuel market, commercial aspects, investments, or contract administration at utilities and producers.
Students and researchers with backgrounds in chemistry, physics and engineering.

Learning outcomes

Understand the historical development and fundamental concepts of nuclear engineering
Describe the basic processes of nuclear fission
Analyse the types and mechanisms of radioactive decay
Apply principles of atomic and nuclear physics to solve problems related to neutron interactions
Calculate the effective multiplication factor and understand its significance in reactor operations
Explain the principles of neutron transport and diffusion in nuclear reactors
Solve problems related to reactivity and neutron poisons

Assessment

Test, workbook

Credentials

On completion of this course, you will earn a Flinders Digital Credential that is verifiable and recognised as proof of your new skills and can be shared on LinkedIn to enhance your profile with employers.

Entry requirements

This course is open to Australian citizens only.

Please contact us to discuss the full entry requirements.

Program facilitator

Professor Giselle Rampersad

Travelling from interstate to study with us?

What you'll get credit for

Completing this course will count as one topic credit towards the University Certificate in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Rhode Island.

It will also provide credit towards the nuclear engineering major in a range of degree programs including:

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*Upon completing the 5 nuclear micro-credentials, each topic will be discounted to $4,000, and you will earn the University Certificate in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Rhode Island.