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Nuclear Computations Lab
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:55
Abstract
To acquire hands-on experience with the running of large computer codes in relation to the static analysis of nuclear reactor cores and the multi-physics simulation of nuclear power plant (NPP) dynamic behaviour.
Objective
To acquire hands-on experience with the running of large computer codes in relation to the static analysis of nuclear reactor cores and the multi-physics simulation of nuclear power plant (NPP) dynamic behaviour.
Content
- Lattice (assembly) calculations - Thermal-hydraulic analysis - Reactor core analysis - Multi-physics core dynamics calculations - Best-estimate NPP transient analysis
Resources
Literature
Distributed documents, recommended book chapters
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Nuclear Computations Lab
This block course will take place at PSI.
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No time listed | 4 h weekly |
Offered In
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Nuclear Engineering Master (MSc Nuclear Engineering is a joint program of EPF Lausanne and ETH Zurich. The first semester takes place in Lausanne. Students therefore have to enroll at EPFL. For more information about the curriculum and courses see: ?)
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