Module #1 Introduction to Thermal-Hydraulics Overview of thermal-hydraulics in nuclear reactors, importance, and relevance
Module #2 Nuclear Reactor Fundamentals Review of nuclear reactor principles, types, and operating modes
Module #3 Thermal-Hydraulics in Nuclear Reactors Heat generation, transfer, and removal in nuclear reactors
Module #4 Single-Phase Flow Fundamentals Basic principles of single-phase fluid flow, Reynolds number, and laminar/turbulent flow
Module #5 Two-Phase Flow Fundamentals Introduction to two-phase flow, flow regimes, and void fraction
Module #6 Heat Transfer Mechanisms Conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer in nuclear reactors
Module #7 Heat Exchangers in Nuclear Reactors Design and operation of heat exchangers in nuclear reactors, including steam generators and coolers
Module #8 Coolant Systems in Nuclear Reactors Overview of coolant systems, including light water, heavy water, and gas coolants
Module #9 Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis Methods Introduction to thermal-hydraulic analysis methods, including 1D and 3D modeling
Module #10 CFD Applications in Thermal-Hydraulics Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications in thermal-hydraulics, including solver selection and best practices
Module #11 System Code Applications in Thermal-Hydraulics System code applications in thermal-hydraulics, including RELAP, ATHLET, and CATHARE
Module #12 Uncertainty Analysis in Thermal-Hydraulics Introduction to uncertainty analysis in thermal-hydraulics, including sensitivity and uncertainty quantification
Module #13 Thermal-Hydraulic Design Considerations Design considerations for thermal-hydraulic systems in nuclear reactors, including scaling and similarity
Module #14 Safety Analysis in Thermal-Hydraulics Safety analysis in thermal-hydraulics, including accident scenarios and safety criteria
Module #15 Passive Safety Systems in Nuclear Reactors Design and operation of passive safety systems in nuclear reactors, including natural circulation and decay heat removal
Module #16 Thermal-Hydraulic Experimental Methods Experimental methods in thermal-hydraulics, including facility design and instrumentation
Module #17 Thermal-Hydraulic Applications in Advanced Reactors Thermal-hydraulic applications in advanced reactors, including small modular reactors (SMRs) and Generation IV reactors
Module #18 Thermal-Hydraulic Challenges and Future Directions Current challenges and future directions in thermal-hydraulics, including multidisciplinary research and innovation
Module #19 Case Studies in Thermal-Hydraulics Real-world case studies in thermal-hydraulics, including analysis of thermal-hydraulic phenomena in nuclear reactors
Module #20 Group Project:Thermal-Hydraulic Design and Analysis Student-led group project on thermal-hydraulic design and analysis of a nuclear reactor system
Module #21 Guest Lecture:Industry Perspective on Thermal-Hydraulics Guest lecture from industry experts on thermal-hydraulics in nuclear reactors, including current practices and future directions
Module #22 Radiation Protection and Shielding in Thermal-Hydraulics Radiation protection and shielding in thermal-hydraulics, including radiation safety and dosimetry
Module #23 Thermal-Hydraulic Aspects of Nuclear Waste Management Thermal-hydraulic aspects of nuclear waste management, including waste storage and disposal
Module #24 Computational Tools for Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis Overview of computational tools for thermal-hydraulic analysis, including commercial software and open-source alternatives
Module #25 Thermal-Hydraulic Modeling and Simulation Best Practices Best practices for thermal-hydraulic modeling and simulation, including model validation and verification
Module #26 Thermal-Hydraulic Education and Training Importance of education and training in thermal-hydraulics, including pedagogical approaches and industry-academia collaboration
Module #27 Thermal-Hydraulic Research and Development Current research and development in thermal-hydraulics, including multidisciplinary collaborations and innovation
Module #28 Regulatory Framework for Thermal-Hydraulics Regulatory framework for thermal-hydraulics, including international standards and guidelines
Module #29 Thermal-Hydraulic Challenges in Nuclear Reactor Operations Thermal-hydraulic challenges in nuclear reactor operations, including reactor aging and lifetime management
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Thermal-Hydraulics in Nuclear Reactor Design career
