NUEN 315: Thermodynamics in Nuclear Systems

Course Description

Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.Introduction of thermodynamic theory and application; thermodynamic properties and conservation of mass and energy; first and second laws of thermodynamics; energy transfer by heat, work and mass; analysis of open and closed systems; key thermodynamic components in nuclear systems including BWR, PWR and other types of reactors; application of thermodynamic cycles to nuclear power systems; and heat and mass balances throughout nuclear systems.Prerequisites:MEEN 221;MATH 251orMATH 253.