ChE326(F) NUCLEAR CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

UNIT-I
The atomic nucleus, Nuclear forces and Nuclear binding. The compound nucleus and nuclear reactions.

UNIT-II
Neutron reactions, Nuclear fission, thermal Neutrons.

UNIT-III
The nuclear chain reaction, Neutron diffusion, the critical equation.

UNIT-IV
Nuclear reactor classification: Elementary treatment of research reactors, Breeder reactors, power reactors, thermal reactors, fast reactors, homogeneous and heterogeneous reactors, nuclear reactor components, fuels, moderators, coolants, reflectors, control rod and shielding.

Text Books

1. Elementary Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Physics, S.E.Liverhaul, John Wiley and Sons, New York, (For unit 1 - 3).

1. Nuclear Chemical Engineering, Benedict and Pigford, 2nd edition, McGraw Hill, (For unit 4).