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MNE3107 - Principles of Nuclear Engineering

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Pre-requisite(s)
MBE2003/MNE2003 or MBE2036/BME2036/MNE2036 or MBE2109/BME2109/MNE2109 (Prerequisites which are not part of the Major Requirement are waived for students admitted with Advanced Standing.)
Equivalent Course(s)
MBE3107
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2023/24

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course aims to introduce the fundamental of nuclear physics, interaction of radiation with matter, nuclear reactors and nuclear power plant, and basic nuclear reactor theory.  It also gives an overview of transport equation and diffusion equation of neutrons, and methods for solving these equations.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
 
Detailed Course Information
MNE3107.pdf

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Department of Mechanical Engineering