Chemical Engineering

CHE5855Nuclear Reactor Physics3 ch (3C)
Review of radioactivity, nuclear fission and fusion process, neutron scattering and absorption. Development of neutron flux equations, four and six-factor formula and their application in reactor design and operation including multi-group equations and relevant computer codes and simulations. Reactivity effects of temperature and coolant, approach to critical and reactor stability. 

Prerequisites: CHE 5834 and MATH 3503.