In our country lacking in natural resources, it is very important to construct the nuclear fuel cycle system by extracting
uranium, plutonium from spent nuclear fuel. In this lecture, it aims to acquire the base of a nuclear power system, a spent
nuclear fuel cycle technology and so on. In addition, it aims to acquire the special knowledge of the nuclear reaction, the
next generation reprocessing technology and the fast breeder reactor.
In this lecture, it aims to enhance knowledge of basic of nuclear-generated electric power, nuclear fuel cycle, waste management
and radiation.
- We can explain the basic principles, materials and reprocessing technologies of nuclear power systems correctly from an engineering point of view.
- We can explain each process of the nuclear fuel cycle, which comprehensively captures energy, environment, and resource issues.
- We can explain next-generation nuclear power systems, effective use of plutonium, and the principles of nuclear fusion reactors.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Guidance for this lecture Historical transition of energy system with resources and environmental issue in Japan (1) |
Guidance for this lecture Refer to Chapter 1 of the handout |
180minutes |
| 2. | Historical transition of energy system with resources and environmental issue in Japan (2) | Review to Chapter 1 of the handout Refer to Chapter 2 of the handout |
180minutes |
| 3. | Basics of radiation (1) (properties and protection) | Review to Chapter 2 of the handout Refer to Chapter 3 of the handout |
180minutes |
| 4. | Basics of radiation (2) (calculation) Report |
Review to Chapter 3 of the handout Refer to Chapter 4 of the handout Writing assignment about basics of radiation |
200minutes |
| 5. | Short exam (1) and description for the short test | Review to Chapter 1-4 of the handout for the short exam (1) After the exam (1), explanation of the answer |
200minutes |
| 6. | Mechanism of light-water reactor and nuclear fuel (1) (BWR) | Review to Chapter 4 of the handout Refer to Chapter 5 of the handout |
180minutes |
| 7. | Mechanism of light-water reactor and nuclear fuel (2) (PWR) Report |
Review to Chapter 5 of the handout Refer to Chapter 6 of the handout Writing assignment about Mechanism of light-water reactor and nuclear fuel |
200minutes |
| 8. | Basics of nuclear fuel cycles and reprocessing process | Review to Chapter 6 of the handout Refer to Chapter 7 of the handout |
180minutes |
| 9. | Basics of radioactive waste management | Review to Chapter 7 of the handout Refer to Chapter 8 of the handout |
180minutes |
| 10. | Short exam (2) and description for the short test | Review to Chapter 5-8 of the handout for the short exam (1) After the exam (2), explanation of the answer |
200minutes |
| 11. | Basics of the fast reactor for an effective utilization of uranium and plutonium | Review to Chapter 8 of the handout Refer to Chapter 9 of the handout |
180minutes |
| 12. | Basics of nuclear fusion for a next generation nuclear power system Report |
Review to Chapter 9 of the handout Refer to Chapter 10 of the handout Writing assignment about nuclear fuel cycles, radioactive waste management and next generation nuclear power system |
200minutes |
| 13. | Short exam (3) and description for the short test | Review to Chapter 9-10 of the handout for the short exam (1) After the exam (2), explanation of the answer |
200minutes |
| 14. | Final exam report | Review to Chapter 1-10 of the handout for the short exam (1) After the final exam, explanation of the answer |
220minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2680minutes |
| Short exam | Report | Final exam report | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5% | 5% | 20% | 30% |
| 2. | 5% | 5% | 25% | 35% |
| 3. | 5% | 5% | 25% | 35% |
| Total. | 15% | 15% | 70% | - |
Short exam, report and final exam report (15:15:70).
S: More than total 90%. A: More than total 80%. B: More than total 70%. C: More than total 60%. D: Less than total 59%.
S: More than total 90%. A: More than total 80%. B: More than total 70%. C: More than total 60%. D: Less than total 59%.
Handout is distributed if necessary
･Reference 「原子力がひらく世紀」,ed. Atomic Energy Society of Japan
･Reference 「原子力がひらく世紀」,ed. Atomic Energy Society of Japan
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | Utilizing my experience in developing reprocessing processes related to nuclear power generation, I will teach the basics of radiation and chemical engineering concepts necessary for process development of nuclear power generation. |
- 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
- 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
- 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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