Introduction to Nuclear Energy A - MECH60004
Aims
ECTS units: 5
Role
Course Leader
Computational Continuum Mechanics A - MECH60021
Aims
This module is designed to introduce the fundamentals of continuum mechanics that underpin the theoretical understanding of many engineering disciplines and to demonstrate how problems in continuum mechanics can be solved using numerical techniques. Particular attention is paid to the theory and implementation of the finite element method. The module provides the theoretical basis for level 7 modules on applications of finite element methods and finite volume methods and is a companion module to level 6 Fluid Mechanics and Stress Analysis. This is a level 6 version of the enhanced level 7 Computational Continuum Mechanics module and students cannot take both for credit towards their final degree.
ECTS units: 5
Role
Associate Course Leader
Introduction to Nuclear Energy B - MECH70042
Aims
ECTS units: 5
Role
Course Leader
Computational Continuum Mechanics B - MECH70018
Aims
This module is designed to introduce the fundamentals of continuum mechanics that underpin the theoretical understanding of many engineering disciplines and to demonstrate how problems in continuum mechanics can be solved using numerical techniques. Particular attention is paid to the theory and implementation of the finite element method. The module provides the theoretical basis for level 7 modules on applications of finite element methods and finite volume methods. This is a level 7 variant of the level 6 Computational Continuum Mechanics module and students cannot take both for credit towards their final degree.
ECTS = 5
Role
Associate Course Leader
Fusion Advanced Reactors - MATE97049
Role
Lecturer
Advanced Control - MECH70022
Aims
The principal aim of the module is to give the students understanding and working knowledge of modelling, analysis and design methods in relation to continuous and discrete control systems. Introduction to state variable analysis is also provided. It is assumed that the students have some knowledge of classical control theory, including frequency response methods and complex frequency methods. A level of understanding of linear algebra is also assumed. The coursework assignments are designed to give the student an opportunity to develop skills in carrying out realistic control designs using modern simulation and analysis tools.
ECTS units: 5
Role
Associate Course Leader
Nuclear Reactor Physics - MECH70002
Aims
This module provides a basic introduction to the reactor physics of nuclear reactors, including
neutron conservation, neutron diffusion, criticality for spheres cylinders and cuboids, reflected spheres, point kinetics with delayed neutrons, xenon poisoning, and other reactivity feedback mechanisms.
ECTS = 5
Role
Associate Course Leader
Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics - MECH70001
Aims
This module provides a basic introduction to the thermal hydraulics of nuclear reactors, and associated issues in fluid mechanics.
ECTS = 5
Role
Course Leader