ELEC 246 - Reactor Materials

3 credits

Part I of this course covers the basic concepts of the properties of metals and alloys, the strength of materials, brittle fracture, plant material problems, thermal shock stress, erosion, corrosion, and control. Specifics include causes and effects of thermal stress, effects of contaminants of corrosion and material properties, expansion/contraction, material strength, and radiation-induced embrittlement by neutron exposure. Part II covers water chemistry including corrosion, ion exchange theory, reactor coolant and secondary water chemistry control topics.

Class Hours: 4