NUCE 352 Materials in Nuclear Power Plants
The course covers materials (metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, and concrete) used in nuclear power plants. Topics covered include understanding of material behavior and the effects of structure, properties, and processing of materials used in nuclear systems on their behavior in radiation environments. Emphasis is on the impact of radiation on the microstructure, mechanical, electrical, thermal and corrosion properties of materials.
Distribution
(3,0,3)Offered
Fall