7FP GENTLE intersemester course on nuclear data
EC-JRC-IRMM
Retieseweg 111
Geel
Général
This one week course focuses on the role of nuclear data for calculations of nuclear reactor systems. It covers all steps starting from the measurements, to their validation and final use in nuclear reactor calculations. State of the art nuclear data facilities together with advanced measurement techniques and methods for data analysis will be discussed and made available for practical use. The course also includes a module explaining the production of evaluated data in international recognized data formats. Special attention will be given to the production of variance-covariance information and the use of nuclear data in sensitivity studies and reactor calculations. Lectures will be alternated with measurements at dedicated facilities and computer analysis exercises.
This course is organised by EC-JRC-IRMM in collaboration with SCK•CEN and UPM.
Sujets
- Nuclear physics for nuclear energy applications
- Production and use of nuclear data for neutron induced reactions
- Nuclear data tools
- Introduction to the evaluation of uncertainties
- Nuclear reactor calculations
- Methodologies for nuclear data uncertainty propagation in reactor calculations
Groupe cible
The course is open to Master and PhD students coming from the GENTLE partners, but also to students coming from other institutions, and to professionals dealing with the course topics in their daily practices.
Programme
Le programme complet peut être téléchargé ici:
Connaissances nécessaires
It is a pre-requisite to have knowledge of:
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Nuclear Physics and Reactor Theory, Vol I (1993): http://energy.gov/hss/downloads/doe-hdbk-10191-93
- GUM: Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (BIPM): http://www.bipm.org/en/publications/guides/gum.html
Résultats de l'apprentissage
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to
In terms of knowledge:
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Outline the importance of neutron induced reactions for nuclear (energy) applications
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Compare neutron sources and particle and radiation detection techniques
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Explain nuclear data production by neutron activation and time-of-flight measurements
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Compare nuclear data libraries
In terms of skills:
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Conduct particle and radiation detection measurements
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Conduct cross section measurements
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Conduct nuclear system model calculation
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Manage uncertainty propagation and sensitivity analysis
In terms of competences:
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Be aware of the importance of nuclear data for nuclear (energy) applications
Prix
This training course is free of charge for Master and PhD students (coming from GENTLE partners and other institutions).
Informations sur l'inscription
Registration info
This course is organised in the frame of the European project GENTLE (323304, www.gentleproject.eu).
Registration via this website is mandatory. There is no registration fee. Lunch will be offered free of charge.
Deadline for registrations:
- for non-EU citizins: April 11, 2014
- for EU citizins: May 12, 2014
Deadlines for registrations are based on the time needed to fulfill the access control.
Accommodation
Limited places are available at the SCK•CEN dormitories (budget-friendly). For reservations, please contact Nora Lemmens at nora [dot] lemmens [at] sckcen [dot] be, tel. + 32 14 33 23 74, as soon as possible. Places are only guaranteed until April 2014. More information about the prices can be found on http://www.sckcen.be/en/About/Behind_scenes/Residence
Alternatively we have also made pre-reservations at the SCK•CEN Club-House. Reservations should be confirmed via clubhouse [at] sckcen [dot] be (clubhouse[at]sckcen[dot]be).
Prices are:
- Single room parking view: 73 € (breakfast incl.)
- Single room lake side: 83 € (breakfast incl.)
Payment of the accommodation should be covered by the participants.Transport from the SCK•CEN Club-House/dormitories (lodging) to EC-JRC-IRMM (course venue) will be offered free of charge.