ENNE 4110 - Introduction to Nuclear Power Engineering II

(2) Credit Hours

Continuation of ENNE 4010 with examination of the reactor core neutronics including point kinetics, diffusion equations, reactivity and criticality. Introduction to analytical tools. Introduction to radiation measurement, process measurement, and instrumentation in power reactors health physics, and radiation monitoring including operating characteristics, response time, and reliability. External and internal dosimetry, biological effects of radiation, radiation detection, and radiation risk assessment. Introduction to health physics and application of personal protection devices and monitoring. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: ENGR 2700 or ENEE 2700 and ENNE 4010, or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed. Differential course fee will be assessed.