Derivation of the neutron transport equation (NTE), fundamental properties of NTE, solution methodology for NTE, including approximations. Derivation of the kinetic equation, its properties and solution methods.
SH2608 Neutron Transport Theory and Reactor Kinetics 6.0 credits
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Last planned examination: Autumn 2022
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
To solve neutron transport equation within the context of reactor physics.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Knowledge and examples from a basic reactor physics course such as SH2600, multidimensional calculus, vector analysis, complex analysis, linear differential operators.
Equipment
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Literature
[1] Lecture notes on Reactor Physics by W. Gudowski. [2] J. Duderstadt and W.R. Martin: Transport Theory. [3] G.I. Bell and S. Glasstone: Nuclear Reactor Theory.[4] M. Ash: Nuclear Reactor Kinetics.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL2 - Assignment, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL3 - Assignment, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL4 - Assignment, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Home assignments and a computational project.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Education cycle
Second cycle
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Contact
Vasily Arzhanov, vasily@neutron.kth.se
Supplementary information
This is a self-reading course.