A Combined Nuclear Technology and Nuclear Chemistry Master A Unique Initiative at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

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1 A Combined Nuclear Technology and Nuclear Chemistry Master A Unique Initiative at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden Gunnar Skarnemark*, Stefan Allard*, Christian Ekberg*, Anders Nordlund**, Teodora Retegan* * Nuclear Chemistry, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering ** Nuclear Technology, Department of Applied Physics

2 Status of Commercial Nuclear Power in the World

3 Sweden Forsmark (3 BWR s) Oskarshamn (3 BWR s) Ringhals (1 BWR, 3 PWR s) Barsebäck ( 2BWR s)* * Presently shut down. 23 of March 2010, the Swedish government launched the proposal for building new reactors at present sites; The number will not be higher than 10; The decommissioning law is abolished; 10 of August 2010 the proposed change should be valid.

4 Education at Chalmers Chalmers University of Technology

5 Engineering preparatory year BScEng and BSc programmes, 3 years Nautical programmes, 3 4 years MScEng and MArch programmes, 5 years Master s programmes, 2 years Licentiate and doctoral programmes Continuing development programmes for professionals

6 Who can attend? Nuclear Engineering Program (autumn 2009) Open to Swedish and foreign students A bachelor degree within: - Engineering physics, -Chemical, - Mecanical, - Electrical engineering or equivalent Duration? 2 years Awarded degree? Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering

7 Program aim To prepare the students for a professional career particularly in nuclear related industry, academy and authorities (regulatory bodies for e.g. Radiation Safety Authority). Content of the program an introduction to the challenges of building sustainable energy systems for the future basics of nuclear physics and chemistry, radiation protection, nuclear power and reactors, nuclear fuel supply, nuclear waste management and nuclear safety and security. public acceptance issues also included. The basic level courses can be taken as elective courses in other masters programmes.

8 Program plan Total structure of the program consists of: - 45 hec (higher education credits) compulsory courses - 45 hec elective courses - 30 hec thesis project (diploma work). Chalmers University of Technology 1.5 hec corresponds to one week of full time studies (i.e. one semester corresponds to 30 hec) Both compulsory and elective courses normally comprise 7.5 hec each.

9 The academic year consists of two semesters divided into two halfsemesters or quarters. In the first two quarters: compulsory courses in basics of nuclear chemistry and physics, radiation protection, nuclear power and reactors, nuclear fuel supply, nuclear waste management and nuclear safety and security. During the third quarter one compulsory course in nuclear industry applications and an elective course are taken. The last of the compulsory courses, Sustainable Energy Futures is offered in the 6 th quarter. The elective courses can be chosen freely, but courses can be combined to choose a certain profile.

10 Examples of relevant courses aiming at some profile areas Core calculations: reactor technology and physics courses, thermal hydraulics, statistics, fusion, Reactor Technology: reactor technology and physics courses, thermal hydraulics turbulence, computational fluid dynamics, Materials: materials science, nuclear materials, non-destructive testing Nuclear Chemistry: chemistry of lanthanides, actinides and superheavy elements, solvent extraction chemistry, radioecology and radioanalytical chemistry, Nuclear Medicine: nuclear chemistry courses, dosimetry, radiopharmaceutical chemistry, biological effects of radiation.

11 An overview of compulsory courses and electable Nuclear Chemistry courses Year Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 1 Introduction to Nuclear Reactors 1 Nuclear Chemistry 2 Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry Basic Nuclear Reactor Modelling Applied Nuclear Chemistry Sustainable Energy Futures 2 Radioecology and Radioanalytical Chemistry Applied Nuclear Engineering Solvent Extraction Chemistry Master s thesis Lanthanide, Actinide and SHE chemistry Master s thesis

12 Learning outcomes Basic radiation protection and ways to detect ionization radiation The fission process, fissile materials and neutron transport The working principle of nuclear reactors The nuclear fuel cycle, use of nuclear techniques and radioactive nuclides Models used in nuclear calculations and their applicability and limitations Skills and abilities to analyze and solve nuclear engineering problems using appropriate methods Able to judge and evaluate the possibilities and limitations of nuclear techniques and technology. edescriptions/nuclear engineering

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