Uranium degradation, uranium enrichment, fuel production, recycling and waste management, transportation.
SH2614 The Nuclear Fuel Cycle 6.0 credits
• Explain the physics, chemistry and costs related to each step in the nuclear fuel cycle
• Use quality references and critical thinking to analytically solve problems related to the nuclear fuel cycle
• Assess the economic feasibility of different options for the nuclear fuel cycle
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to design a realistic, economically and environmentally thoughtful fuel cycle for a country that uses nuclear power.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Knowledge in Nuclear Reactor Physics and Nuclear Reactor Technology. English B / English 6
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- FÄL1 - Field trips, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL1 - Home assignments, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project report, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Oral examen, 1.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.
The examiner, in consultation with the KTH Disability Coordinator (Funka), decides on any adapted examination for students with documented permanent impairment. The examiner may grant another examination form for reexamination of single students.
Other requirements for final grade
Pass grade on all parts.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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.