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Nuclear Engineering Forum

Join other experts in discussion on nuclear engineering. Topics on design and construction and operation of nuclear reactors. Radiation Protections, Radioactive Waste, Design, Reactors as well!

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Neutron to start the chain reaction

Feb 8, 2007 · Replies 50 · Mar 8, 2007

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A technical question: Turbine run back.

Feb 16, 2007 · Replies 7 · Feb 18, 2007

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Radon Emission from Uranium Deposits

Jan 29, 2007 · Replies 7 · Jan 31, 2007

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How to tell if an isotope is radioactive

Jan 27, 2007 · Replies 7 · Jan 30, 2007

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Discover the Innovative GCFTR Concept from Georgia Tech's NRE Program

Jan 29, 2007 · Replies 1 · Jan 29, 2007

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Is there enough Fuel for Nuclear Power?

Jan 22, 2007 · Replies 18 · Jan 24, 2007

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Weighted delayed neutron fraction?

Jan 18, 2007 · Replies 1 · Jan 18, 2007

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Nuclear waste storage container may not be as stable

Jan 11, 2007 · Replies 3 · Jan 11, 2007

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Wigner Effect in Metallic Lattices

Jan 8, 2007 · Replies 3 · Jan 8, 2007

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Metalic Uranium as a Fuel: Reactor Types and Disadvantages

Dec 12, 2006 · Replies 11 · Jan 4, 2007

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Prospects for Nuclear Energy - International

Dec 14, 2006 · Replies 5 · Jan 2, 2007

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How does one acquire isotopically pure elements?

Dec 27, 2006 · Replies 17 · Dec 29, 2006

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Abundance of deuterium vs tritium

Aug 15, 2005 · Replies 21 · Dec 20, 2006

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Texts in Nuclear Science and Energy

Apr 8, 2006 · Replies 1 · Dec 15, 2006

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Thorium Accelerator Driven Nuclear Power - Why not ?

Nov 18, 2006 · Replies 37 · Dec 15, 2006

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Burnup rate and Consumption rate

Dec 12, 2006 · Replies 1 · Dec 12, 2006

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Why Is PU-239 Preferred in Nuclear Weapons Over Other Fissionable Isotopes?

Dec 12, 2006 · Replies 6 · Dec 12, 2006

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Can Iodine Be a Viable Alternative for Fissionable Isotopes?

Nov 28, 2006 · Replies 48 · Dec 11, 2006

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MIT Nuclear Engineering Students - Contact for Textbooks

Dec 9, 2006 · Replies 5 · Dec 11, 2006

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Where Can I Find Nuclear Well Logging and MRI Animations for Presentations?

Dec 5, 2006 · Replies 3 · Dec 9, 2006

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What can we expect from SNC '07 at the 2007 ANS Annual Meeting?

Aug 2, 2006 · Replies 7 · Dec 9, 2006

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First criticality and initial heat-up of the reactor core

Dec 4, 2006 · Replies 2 · Dec 4, 2006

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Recovering sea-water uranium - what advantage Fusion?

Nov 23, 2006 · Replies 28 · Nov 29, 2006

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Radiation Basics | Health Physics Society

Nov 25, 2006 · Replies 1 · Nov 25, 2006

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What Are the Specific Isotopes and Decay Processes of Nuclear Waste?

Nov 6, 2006 · Replies 3 · Nov 17, 2006

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Which Nuclear Engineering Journals Have the Best Reputation?

Aug 31, 2006 · Replies 4 · Nov 16, 2006

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Master's or PhD for NE Career: What's Required?

Nov 7, 2006 · Replies 1 · Nov 7, 2006

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Making My Nuke Look Like Your Nuke

Oct 30, 2006 · Replies 7 · Oct 31, 2006

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Background Radiation: Effects of Nuclear Weapons Testing

Oct 30, 2006 · Replies 1 · Oct 31, 2006

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Which is more efficient: Nuclear Q

Aug 26, 2006 · Replies 12 · Oct 28, 2006

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Fusion Variable Game: Challenge Your Score at Princeton Plasma Physics Lab!

Oct 19, 2006 · Replies 2 · Oct 21, 2006

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What safety measures prevent a LOCA at nuclear power plants?

May 1, 2006 · Replies 4 · Oct 20, 2006

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How Accurate Are Seismic Estimates of Nuclear Test Yields?

Sep 19, 2006 · Replies 9 · Oct 9, 2006

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Is Fission Classified as Capture or Noncapture?

Oct 7, 2006 · Replies 3 · Oct 7, 2006

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Do Nuclear Weapons Need to be Tested?

Oct 5, 2006 · Replies 10 · Oct 6, 2006

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Views: 6K

Beta decay and electron capture.

Sep 27, 2006 · Replies 9 · Sep 29, 2006

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Views: 9K

Accelerator Driven Systems: Overcoming Engineering Challenges

Sep 19, 2006 · Replies 6 · Sep 20, 2006

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Characterization of materials and radiation biology

Sep 19, 2006 · Replies 2 · Sep 20, 2006

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Atomic physics topics related to nuclear power?

Sep 15, 2006 · Replies 8 · Sep 19, 2006

Replies: 8

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What Does 'Gain of the Detection System' Mean in Particle Detection?

Sep 12, 2006 · Replies 1 · Sep 13, 2006

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Nuclear Engineering PhD vs. Master's

Sep 10, 2006 · Replies 1 · Sep 13, 2006

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Transport fundamentals question

Sep 12, 2006 · Replies 1 · Sep 12, 2006

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Fusion Scientists: Inertial & Magnetic Confinement

Jun 9, 2006 · Replies 5 · Sep 1, 2006

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Aerospace Nuclear Science and Technology

Aug 9, 2006 · Replies 3 · Aug 23, 2006

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Can an analytical solution for PRKE be found with ramp reactivity ?

Jul 14, 2006 · Replies 4 · Jul 16, 2006

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Final storage containing spent HTR fuel elements

Jul 12, 2006 · Replies 3 · Jul 16, 2006

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

Greens use against nuclear power is the waste factor

Jul 11, 2006 · Replies 5 · Jul 12, 2006

Replies: 5

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Can Numerical Simulation Revolutionize Nuclear Reactor Design?

Jun 17, 2006 · Replies 18 · Jul 12, 2006

Replies: 18

Views: 8K

Question of Sound Fusion Power Generation

Apr 15, 2006 · Replies 37 · Jun 21, 2006

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Replies: 37

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How does Cherenkov radiation work?

Jun 5, 2006 · Replies 8 · Jun 6, 2006

Replies: 8

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Separation of Isotopes by Laser Excitation

May 31, 2006 · Replies 5 · Jun 1, 2006

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How is nuclear waste transformed into glass logs?

May 26, 2006 · Replies 5 · May 26, 2006

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Can Electrons and Muons Revolutionize Alternative Energy Sources?

Apr 23, 2006 · Replies 32 · May 10, 2006

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What Are the Fundamentals of Nuclear Fission for Beginners?

May 3, 2006 · Replies 16 · May 8, 2006

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Why Has the Pursuit of Fusion Technology Persisted Despite Challenges?

May 3, 2006 · Replies 1 · May 3, 2006

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Chernobyl Is Cold Fusion a Valid Argument Against Nuclear Power?

Apr 29, 2006 · Replies 2 · Apr 30, 2006

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What are some of the practical problems encountered in modern fusion attempts?

Apr 16, 2006 · Replies 7 · Apr 25, 2006

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At what eV will electrons induce Be-10 decay?

Apr 19, 2006 · Replies 1 · Apr 22, 2006

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Find Reliable Containment Dome Specs for Amending 10 CFR 73 - Expert Suggestions

Nov 15, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 21, 2006

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NRDC's position on Nuclear Energy

Apr 18, 2006 · Replies 3 · Apr 19, 2006

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Views: 3K

Can a nuke power plant just blow up?

Mar 19, 2006 · Replies 38 · Apr 17, 2006

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Replies: 38

Views: 16K

Minimum Nuclear Charge Threshold?

Mar 30, 2006 · Replies 8 · Apr 14, 2006

Replies: 8

Views: 5K

Are Small Nuclear Power Plants More Efficient and Cost-Effective?

Apr 3, 2006 · Replies 21 · Apr 5, 2006

Replies: 21

Views: 8K

What Are the Fission Product Ranges in U-235?

Mar 24, 2006 · Replies 11 · Mar 27, 2006

Replies: 11

Views: 8K

What future advancements can be expected in nuclear power?

Nov 13, 2005 · Replies 1 · Mar 25, 2006

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Can Radioisotope Generators Really Put an Elephant to Sleep?

Mar 22, 2006 · Replies 12 · Mar 24, 2006

Replies: 12

Views: 4K

Why isn't radio wave reflection in the ionosphere direct?

Mar 18, 2006 · Replies 4 · Mar 19, 2006

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

Materials Models and Simulations for Nuclear Fuels

Mar 12, 2006 · Replies 2 · Mar 15, 2006

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

New Flux in a Sphere of moderator of Radius R

Mar 7, 2006 · Replies 15 · Mar 9, 2006

Replies: 15

Views: 10K

Why Do Companies Join Multiple Nuclear Consortia?

Feb 21, 2006 · Replies 3 · Feb 26, 2006

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

What is the potential energy output of an Americium 242 Fission Engine?

Feb 23, 2006 · Replies 7 · Feb 26, 2006

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Views: 6K

China’s Advanced TOKAMAK Experiment: Challenges & Solutions

Feb 8, 2006 · Replies 10 · Feb 21, 2006

Replies: 10

Views: 9K

Nature's 2 billon year old Nuclear reactor

Nov 13, 2005 · Replies 9 · Feb 19, 2006

Replies: 9

Views: 5K

What is Iran referring to here?

Feb 17, 2006 · Replies 4 · Feb 18, 2006

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

Materials issues in the radiation environment

Feb 10, 2006 · Replies 2 · Feb 11, 2006

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Nuclear Waste from Reactors: Dangers & Uses

Feb 3, 2006 · Replies 8 · Feb 4, 2006

Replies: 8

Views: 6K

Would this be a viable waste storage method?

Jan 29, 2006 · Replies 15 · Feb 3, 2006

Replies: 15

Views: 5K

Computing the released energy of several nuclear explosions

Dec 16, 2005 · Replies 5 · Jan 25, 2006

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

Nuclear Power Supply: How Much Is Left?

Jan 21, 2006 · Replies 8 · Jan 25, 2006

Replies: 8

Views: 4K

Failures of Nuclear Reactors Materials

Nov 21, 2005 · Replies 13 · Dec 28, 2005

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Views: 4K

Radioactive isotope with a half-life of 48,000 years

Nov 21, 2005 · Replies 9 · Dec 26, 2005

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Views: 9K

Fissionable Elements: Breeding, Unstable Isotopes, Critical Mass

Dec 18, 2005 · Replies 3 · Dec 24, 2005

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Views: 8K

Could Nuclear Thermal Rockets Revolutionize Space Travel?

Sep 17, 2003 · Replies 80 · Dec 3, 2005

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Replies: 80

Views: 23K

Any nuclear engineers want to do an interview

Nov 29, 2005 · Replies 2 · Dec 2, 2005

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Views: 5K

The Latest in Fusion Reactor Research: Breakthroughs & Challenges

Oct 18, 2004 · Replies 16 · Nov 27, 2005

Replies: 16

Views: 8K

What is the pressure of gas inside an inertial fusion pellet?

Nov 20, 2005 · Replies 3 · Nov 25, 2005

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Views: 3K

Neutron Energy Spectrum vs. Neutron Flux

Nov 24, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 24, 2005

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What are projects about nuclear controlled fusion reactor to achieve Q > 1

Jul 30, 2005 · Replies 5 · Nov 13, 2005

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Feasibility of pulsed fusion reactor

Nov 9, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 9, 2005

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Views: 10K

So, would a nuclear engineering degree be good now?

Nov 9, 2005 · Replies 4 · Nov 9, 2005

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Views: 8K

Prometheus Woes: 150 Employees Left in Limbo After NASA Program Termination

Sep 12, 2005 · Replies 5 · Nov 8, 2005

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Views: 3K

Can we use Gamma Ray Annihilation as a form of clean energy source?

Nov 5, 2005 · Replies 5 · Nov 8, 2005

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

Preparing for engineering entrances

Nov 5, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 6, 2005

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Views: 3K

Is Blacklight Power a Revolutionary Energy Source or a Physics Anomaly?

Nov 5, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 5, 2005

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Views: 10K

Can NMR technology reveal the true nature of atomic nuclei?

Oct 30, 2005 · Replies 13 · Nov 4, 2005

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Practical size limit to nuclear power plant?

Nov 2, 2005 · Replies 8 · Nov 3, 2005

Replies: 8

Views: 8K

Neutron Embrittlement of Pressure Vessels

Oct 23, 2005 · Replies 1 · Oct 29, 2005

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Views: 6K

Managing Blackbody Radiation in Magnetic Confinement Fusion

Oct 11, 2005 · Replies 4 · Oct 29, 2005

Replies: 4

Views: 5K

Please read, my grade depends on it

Oct 27, 2005 · Replies 5 · Oct 29, 2005

Replies: 5

Views: 3K

How about Can ultrasonic waves create extreme temperatures inside gas bubbles?

Oct 13, 2005 · Replies 8 · Oct 23, 2005

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Views: 5K

Nuclear Engineering

Welcome to the Nuclear Engineering forum!

Nuclear engineering is a specialized field within engineering that focuses on the application of nuclear processes for various purposes, including power generation, medical applications, and industrial processes. Nuclear engineers work with the principles of nuclear physics to design and operate systems such as nuclear power plants, where controlled nuclear reactions produce energy.

They are involved in developing safety protocols, managing radioactive waste, and exploring advancements in nuclear technology. The field also extends to areas like nuclear medicine, where radioactive materials are used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Nuclear engineering plays a crucial role in addressing global energy needs and advancing technologies that harness the power of atomic nuclei for beneficial applications.

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