ME 672 - Introduction to Nuclear Packaging

(3 units)

This course emphasizes the best and current practices for modeling light water reactor (LWR) spent nuclear fuel (SNF) storage and transportation canisters. Students will learn about techniques and methods to model SNF canisters during normal conditions of transport (NCT) and hypothetical accident conditions (HAC). They will also learn about the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations regarding the storage and transport of SNF and design limits.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
3. develop mathematical formulations for the effective properties of spent nuclear fuel assemblies.

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