NUEN 416: Small Modular Reactors and Microreactors
Course Description
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.Advanced topics in small modular reactors (SMR) and microreactors (MR); unique applications in the field of nuclear energy; SMR and MR systems and applications for non-carbon emitting sources of electricity; issues for emerging countries with small electrical grids; utilization of modularity for construction and staging of plants; analysis of SMR and MR designs, technologies, economics, financing approaches and regulatory processes.Prerequisites:Grade of C or better inNUENÂ 302or approval of instructor.