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MNE3111 - Introduction to Nuclear Power Plant

Offering Academic Unit	Department of Mechanical Engineering
Credit Units	3
Course Duration	One Semester
Pre-requisite(s)	MBE2003 or MNE2003 or MBE2036 or BME2036 or MNE2036 or MBE2109 or BME2109 or MNE2109
Equivalent Course(s)	MBE3111
*Course Offering Term:**	Semester A 2023/24 Semester A 2024/25 (Tentative)

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice

Course Aims

This course aims to give an overview of the major subsystems of nuclear power plants which uses mainly light water reactor technology. It also introduces passive heat removal system used in Generation III reactor and the Gen-IV nuclear systems.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 40%

Examination: 60%

Examination Duration: 2 hours

For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for both coursework and examination should be obtained.

Detailed Course Information

MNE3111.pdf