nuclear systems design

Course objectives

The course provides in-depth knowledge of nuclear operating principles, systems and components, particularly regarding nuclear safety requirements for the whole plant.

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GIANFRANCO CARUSO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Elements for the design of nuclear reactor components and loops (nuclear, thermal fluid-dynamics and technological aspects) for LWRs, HTGRs, and Liquid Metal Cooled FBRs. Advanced trends of nuclear design and research on ageing damages for NPPs to prolong their work life in safety conditions. Nuclear and thermo-mechanical design of fuel rods and rods assemblies. Pressure vessels in steel and pre-stressed concrete, thermal shields and internals. Steam generators, condensers and cooling towers. Control, instrumentation and radiation protection. Safety principles for NPPs. Accidents evaluation in thermal LWRs and in sodium FBRs.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge on heat transfer and mechanics of fluids
Books
- M. Cumo, Impianti Nucleari – Collana Manuali – Edizioni Sapienza, - G. Caruso, Esercitazioni di Impianti Nucleari – Aracne Editore - Course notes available on the website: http://elearning2.uniroma1.it/course/view.php?id=1842 - (in English)
Teaching mode
Lectures and classroom exercises
Frequency
Attendance is strongly suggested
Exam mode
Oral examination
Lesson mode
Lectures and classroom exercises
GIANFRANCO CARUSO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Elements for the design of nuclear reactor components and loops (nuclear, thermal fluid-dynamics and technological aspects) for LWRs, HTGRs, and Liquid Metal Cooled FBRs. Advanced trends of nuclear design and research on ageing damages for NPPs to prolong their work life in safety conditions. Nuclear and thermo-mechanical design of fuel rods and rods assemblies. Pressure vessels in steel and pre-stressed concrete, thermal shields and internals. Steam generators, condensers and cooling towers. Control, instrumentation and radiation protection. Safety principles for NPPs. Accidents evaluation in thermal LWRs and in sodium FBRs.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge on heat transfer and mechanics of fluids
Books
- M. Cumo, Impianti Nucleari – Collana Manuali – Edizioni Sapienza, - G. Caruso, Esercitazioni di Impianti Nucleari – Aracne Editore - Course notes available on the website: http://elearning2.uniroma1.it/course/view.php?id=1842 - (in English)
Teaching mode
Lectures and classroom exercises
Frequency
Attendance is strongly suggested
Exam mode
Oral examination
Lesson mode
Lectures and classroom exercises
  • Lesson code10621387
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CoursePhysics
  • CurriculumPhysics for Advanced Technologies
  • Year1st year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDING-IND/19
  • CFU6