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Nuclear Engineering

Nuclear Engineering. Rick Welch Principles of Engineering NHTI 8/5/02. Just What is Nuclear Power Engineering, anyway?.

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Nuclear Engineering

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  1. Nuclear Engineering Rick Welch Principles of Engineering NHTI 8/5/02

  2. Just What is Nuclear Power Engineering, anyway? • "Do you like science, chemistry, math, and computers? If you say yes, then you may like what I do as a nuclear engineer. My job as a nuclear engineer, with a nuclear vendor, is predicting how a nuclear reactor will behave, or "burn," while being operated to make electricity. I calculate numbers used by reactor operators at nuclear power plants to help operate the reactors safely and efficiently.

  3. Almost everything I do is on a computer. I use a computer to write my reports as well as to calculate numbers. Therefore, strong computer knowledge is a big advantage. Approximately 3/4 of my time is spent in my office writing reports and calculating numbers. The rest of the time I spend interacting with other engineers gathering information, solving problems, or providing my opinion on current issues. Almost everything I do is on a computer. I use a computer to write my reports as well as to calculate numbers. Therefore, strong computer knowledge is a big advantage. Approximately 3/4 of my time is spent in my office writing reports and calculating numbers. The rest of the time I spend interacting with other engineers gathering information, solving problems, or providing my opinion on current issues. Big Brother is your friend!!!

  4. Answers, Answers... • I also problem solve! Part of my job is finding answers to other people's questions. This is the most challenging of my duties, but it is also the most enjoyable. Control room conference in Japan

  5. Will I be stuck at a desk, then? • I also travel to various nuclear power plants and assist the reactor operators in Startup Physics Testing. These are tests done on the reactor at the beginning of each fuel cycle. So, if nuclear energy and nuclear physics is fascinating to you and you enjoy science and math, then you just might like to be a nuclear engineer." Control rods being prepped for refueling

  6. The drier version: • Nuclear power engineers research and develop the processes, instruments, and systems used to derive benefits from nuclear energy and radiation • They design, develop, monitor, and operate nuclear plants used to generate power • They may work on the nuclear fuel cycle-the production, handling, and use of nuclear fuel and the safe disposal of waste produced by nuclear energy-or on fusion energy • Some specialize in the development of nuclear power sources for spacecraft.

  7. Pressurized Water Reactor

  8. Boiling Water Reactor

  9. General Company Organization

  10. Other Specialties! • Nuclear Reactor Engineering and Safety • Nuclear Reactor Physics and Control • Plasmas and Fusion Engineering • Environmental Technology • Radioactive Waste Management • Nuclear Materials • Nuclear Policy and Systems

  11. Will I get a job after all the hard work? • Job Outlook: • Good opportunities should exist for nuclear engineers because the small number of nuclear engineering graduates is likely to be in rough balance with the number of job openings • Most openings will result from the need to replace nuclear engineers who transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force • Little or no change in employment of nuclear engineers is expected through 2010. Due to public concerns over the cost and safety of nuclear power, no commercial nuclear power plants are under construction in the United States • Nuclear engineers will be needed to operate existing plants. In addition, nuclear engineers will be needed to work in defense-related fields and to improve and enforce waste management and safety standards.

  12. Ok, bottom line…..how much will I make?

  13. Sample Freshman Year for BS in NPE at Texas A&M Second SemesterCHEM 107 Chemistry for EngineersENGR 112 Foundations in Engineering IIMATH 152 Engineering Mathematics IIPHYS 208 Electricity and OpticsDirected ElectiveKINE 199 First SemesterNUEN 101 Principles of Nuclear Eng.ENGL 104 Comp. and RhetoricENGR 111 Foundations in Engineering IMATH 151 Engineering Mathematics IPHYS 218 MechanicsDirected ElectiveKINE 199 Directed Electives: Out of 21 hours, 3 must be from visual and performing arts, 6 from social and behavioral sciences and 12 from U.S. history and political science as described in "Directive Elective for Engineering." In addition, ENGR 482 / PHIL 482 must be taken

  14. If you want a two year degree, you may want to look here: • Nine aircraft carriers and all the Navy's submarines are propelled by nuclear power. Although submarine duty is currently available only to men, plenty of opportunities are available for women aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carriers • The nuclear Navy extends a challenging opportunity to those who wish to excel. Sailors who operate the engineering plants of nuclear-powered ships are carefully screened, selected and trained. The standards for selection are high • A young person applying for nuclear power training must be seriously interested in pursuing the challenge this highly technical field offers • It takes a mature person ready to accept responsibility and capable of working well under pressure. If you qualify and are accepted into the Navy's Nuclear Field program, consider yourself someone special • Nuclear propulsion program personnel receive a rating assignment (job category) as a Machinist's Mate (MM), Electrician's Mate (EM), or Electronics Technician (ET). Propulsion plant operators serve as a mechanical operator, electrical operator, or reactor operator onboard aircraft carriers or submarines.

  15. What do I need from High School to qualify for either of these programs? Navy : 1) High School Diploma or College degree 2) Successful completion of one year of HS algebra 3) Good academic grades (B- average) 4) Demonstrated interest in technical fields (Science, Technology, Math courses) 5) Sound character 6) Must pass the Nuclear qualifier exam

  16. And a four year degree? The high school student anticipating a career in engineering should elect the strongest academic program that is available while in high school. Four years each of English, mathematics and science (preferably including Chemistry and Physics), as well as full programs in the social sciences and humanities, are most important to success in any engineering college. Calculus taken in High School as well as Technology and Computer Science are a major advantage in retention in all programs

  17. The nitty-gritty from USF website: Freshmen: a. Test Scores: -- SAT--composite of 1050 minimum with a minimum quantitative of 550. -- ACT--composite of 25 minimum and mathematics of 25 minimum. b. High School Mathematics: Should include sufficient algebra and trigonometry to enter Engineering Calculus I. Math Placement Test must be passed to enter Calculus I. c. High School Grade Point Average of 2.5/4.0.

  18. Credits: http://www.usf.edu/usfugs/cat9697/ENACAINF.HTM USF website http://web.mit.edu/ned/www/links.html MIT Nuclear Engineering website http://www.nucleartourist.com/ A wonderful general information site by Joe Gonyeau http://www.navy.com US Navy website http://trinity.tamu.edu/ Texas A&M Nuclear Engineering Website

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