Nuclear Reactor Technology

About this programme

Choose semester and course offering to see current information and more about the course, such as course syllabus, study period, and application information. Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format. The course is focusing on the design and analysis of a nuclear reactor with special attention to safety, economy and environment. Example of topics which are covered in the course: The objective of the course is to provide an overview of nuclear reactor issues that influence on nuclear power safety, economy and environment. After successful completion of the course students will be able to (b) formulate, analyze and solve simple problems which are relevant for reactor physics and thermalhydraulics, (c) describe typical technical solutions applied in current and future nuclear reactors, (e) reflect over thermal margins in a reactor core under normal operation and transient. At least 120 credits in engineering and natural sciences and knowledge of English B or equivalent. Recommended Prerequisites: SH2701 or similar course. Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability. The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students. If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.