Perspektiven hochentwickelter und zukünftiger Kernenergieanlagen

What it is about

You will learn current and future debated applications of nuclear energy. The focus is on new reactor concepts, alternative fuel cycles (e.g., thorium), as well as special applications such as ship and rocket propulsion, spaceflight, hydrogen and fuel production, desalination and compact reactors. In the end you will understand the construction and operation of today’s and planned nuclear power plants as well as central safety and research questions for future reactor generations.

What you will be able to do

• Construction and operation of today's nuclear power plants
• Construction and operation of future reactor designs
• Safety aspects of advanced nuclear reactors
• Research requirements for new reactor generations
• Applications: propulsion
• Applications: space exploration
• Applications: hydrogen production
• Applications: water desalination

What the module consists of

• LectureConveying the content on concepts, technology and applications; main component

Teaching method

• Lecture with presentationsStructured presentation of the content using PowerPoint
• Intensive whiteboard workExplanation of concepts and derivations
• Interactive classEncourages questions and active participation of students