Thermodynamics in Nuclear Systems

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Introduction of thermodynamic theory and application; thermodynamic properties and conservation of mass and energy; first and second laws of thermodynamics; energy transfer by heat, work and mass; analysis of open and closed systems; key thermodynamic components in nuclear systems including BWR, PWR and other types of reactors; application of thermodynamic cycles to nuclear power systems; and heat and mass balances throughout nuclear systems. Prerequisites: MEEN 221 ; MATH 251 or MATH 253 .