Nuclear Series
"Heat Transfer Fluid Properties & Flow"
Aims :
- This title considers the two fundamental conservation principles on which the study of fluid flow is based and to define the two different types and the heat transfer mechanisms and the heat transfer properties of Primary Coolants.
Objectives :
By the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Define the terms 'incompressible', 'compressible' and 'viscosity'.
- Define the Continuity Equation and Bernoulli's Equation.
- Characterise laminar and turbulent flow in fluids and identify flow profiles they typically create.
- Describe the three fundamental heat transfer processes; conduction, convection and radiation.
- State the factors affecting rates of heat transfer by conduction and define the terms in the Fourier equation.
- Explain the terms 'natural convection' and 'forced convection' and explain their significance in a reactor.
- With emphasis on fluid properties, the student will be able to compare the options for reactor primary coolants.
Course Modules:
 Introduction
Fluid Flow
Laminar & Turbulent Flow
Heat Transfer Mechanisms
Primary Coolants
Assessment
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The average course completion time is one hour.
