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ME 762 - Nuclear Power Engineering

Credits 3

Analysis of the conversion of energy generated by fission, fusion, or radioactive decay into electrical power and propulsion. Theory of reactor heat generation and removal and new reactor concepts. Review of thermodynamic cycles used in pressurized and boiling water reactors, gas-cooled and liquid metal reactors.

Prerequisites
ME 311 , ME 314, ME 455 or ME 655 or equivalent