Basics of Nuclear Technology (5 cr)

Objective

The student knows the physical phenomena of nuclear energy production and their connection to nuclear energy production and nuclear safety. The student knows the types of nuclear power plants used in energy production and the safety systems applied in them. The student will understand the use of small modular reactors for electricity and heat production. The student will be familiar with the main aspects of nuclear waste management. The student will know how the use of nuclear energy is controlled and how nuclear energy is used in Finland and worldwide.

Content

-Basics of nuclear power engineering and nuclear safety
-Nuclear power plant types
-Nuclear waste management
-Control of nuclear energy use
-Nuclear power now and in the future
-Nuclear power in Finland
-Small modular reactors

Location and time

Verkko-opinnot syksyllä 2024.

Materials

STUK. Säteily- ja ydinturvallisuus -kirjasarja.

Toteutuksella käytettävä kirjallisuus on ladattavissa pdf-tiedostoina Säteilyturvakeskuksen verkkosivuilta.

Teaching methods

Opintojakso toteutetaan kokonaisuudessaan itseopiskeluna Moodle-työtilan kautta. Suoritukselle ei ole määritettyä aikataulua, vaan opiskelija voi suorittaa opintojakson itselleen sopivassa aikataulussa. Opintojakso koostuu kahdeksasta eri aihepiireihin jaetusta osiosta. Osiot koostuvat niihin liitetyistä materiaaleista, tehtävistä ja harjoitustöistä. Opintojakson suorittaminen edellyttää aktiivista itsenäistä tiedonhankintaa.

Opintojakso on jaettu seuraaviin osioihin

Johdanto: Ydinvoima Suomessa ja maailmalla
Säteilyfysiikan perusteet
Fissio ja fuusio
Reaktorifysiikan ja ydinvoimalaitosten perusteet
Ydinpolttoaine
Ydinjätehuolto
Ydinturvallisuus
Tulevaisuuden kehitysssuunnat

Exam schedules

Arviointi perustuu palautettaviin tehtäviin. Opintojaksolla ei ole tenttiä.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can define or describe concepts and phenomena related to nuclear power. The student understands the basics of radiation safety. The student knows the basic concepts of nuclear power.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the structures and operating principles of different types of nuclear power plants. The student knows the effects of radiation on the environment and humans. They know the safety solutions in nuclear power. They know the basics of fuel handling.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the different types of nuclear power plants. They can calculate simple radiation-related calculations and understand the importance of radiation safety. Understand the operation of safety systems in nuclear power plants. The student will know the operation of the fuel processing chain and the solutions for the disposal of radioactive waste.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students can define or describe concepts and phenomena related to nuclear power. The student understands the basics of radiation safety. The student knows the basic concepts of nuclear power.

Assessment methods and criteria

Opintojakso arvioidaan asteikolla hyväksytty/hylätty. Hyväksytty kurssisuoritus edellyttää kaikkien palautettavien tehtävien ja harjoitustöiden hyväksyttyä suoritusta.

Objective

The student knows the physical phenomena of nuclear energy production and their connection to nuclear energy production and nuclear safety. The student knows the types of nuclear power plants used in energy production and the safety systems applied in them. The student will understand the use of small modular reactors for electricity and heat production. The student will be familiar with the main aspects of nuclear waste management. The student will know how the use of nuclear energy is controlled and how nuclear energy is used in Finland and worldwide.

Content

-Basics of nuclear power engineering and nuclear safety
-Nuclear power plant types
-Nuclear waste management
-Control of nuclear energy use
-Nuclear power now and in the future
-Nuclear power in Finland
-Small modular reactors