NUCLEAR ENERGY ENGINEERING*

概要

First, the significance of the nuclear energy in the diversification of the energy sources is addressed. Second, lectures on various nuclear reactions, the principles of nuclear reactors, and types of nuclear reactors are given. Next, students will learn about light water reactors widely used for nuclear power generation. Then important topics such as public understanding activities, nuclear nonproliferation, nuclear security, and practical radiation applications are discussed. Lectures on materials used in nuclear engineering and the current status of nuclear fusion reactors are also given. Then, knowledge about the migration of radioactive material in the environment and the latest high-level nuclear waste disposal methods are presented. Then the present situation after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident and its environmental impact will be introduced. Lectures on the biological effects of ionizing radiation and its influence on the human body will be also provided. Student presentation is held in the 13th and 14th classes. Either group or individual presentations will be assigned after the number of students is fixed. Each group (or student) has to select a topic in the field of nuclear energy engineering, prepare and submit a presentation file, and make a presentation in class. Among Curriculum Policy in Green Engineering Program, this course provides opportunities to acquire interdisciplinary abilities to apply and develop what has been learned in real society by using physics, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering and electronics (CP4).

目標

You will learn about the fundamentals and significance of nuclear energy and distinguish which forms and levels of radiation are safe and unsafe. Among the Diploma Policy in Green Engineering Program, the objective of this course is to foster the ability to address science and technology issues (DP2) and to contribute to the acquisition of new physical values and the creation of functions (DP3).

授業外の学習

(1) Lectures (Class 1 to 12) You should prepare for and review lectures with nuclear energy-related books listed in the Textbooks section or other materials introduced in the classes in addition to handouts, and submit short reports or answer quizzes. [Preview] (About 30 min per class) Read the handout once and check technical terms or main topics briefly with books and/or materials provided by public or specialized institutions. [Review] (About 120min per class) Review on the handout and your notebook, learn supplemental knowledge on books and materials, make a short report or answer quizzes assigned in/after class, and submit it through Moodle. (2) Student Presentation (Class 13 and 14) You should prepare for the Student Presentation held in the 13th and 14th classes through the course period. [Week 1 to 12] (About 40 min a week) Consider and discuss what topic to investigate based on the preliminary survey. Prepare your presentation. [Week 13 and 14] (About 6.5 hours in total, or 195 min a week) Prepare your presentation before the class.

所要時間: 190 minutes