ME 4585 - Nuclear Reactors and Power Plants

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The study of various nuclear power plant types and systems; Rankine Cycle thermodynamics; BWR, ESBWR and PWR power plants; engineered safety systems; nuclear regulations, codes and standards; reactor safety fundamentals; economic and environmental issues. Generally offered winter.
Additional Requirement(s): Major standing
Prerequisite(s): ME 4500, ME 4580