◆ Nuclear Engineering Course

The Department of Nuclear Engineering at Tokyo Tech, established in 1957, is one of the oldest Nuclear Engineering graduate programs in Japan. It offers students of various backgrounds from different undergraduate schools the education and research opportunities in nuclear engineering. The field is characterized by the breadth and depth of its program originating in nuclear, molecular and radiation physics and chemistry, and by their engineering applications, in particular, to the peaceful use of nuclear energy with emphasis on safety, economy and the recent clean development mechanisms in the environmental issues. This is partly warranted by increasing needs for the energy production that does not emit the greenhouse-effect-gases. At the same time, the use of nuclear energy is accompanied by radio-active wastes whose environmental impacts should be minimized. The nuclear engineering course defines its education and research programs in collaboration with Department of Energy Sciences, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering. As a whole, the Nuclear Engineering Department undertakes a broad view of the graduate curriculum including nuclear fission and fusion power engineering and safety, materials science and engineering, radiation technology, bio-medical areas, and a recent addition of the back-end process engineering in collaboration with industries and national institutes.

In 2003, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan has selected our Nuclear Engineering Department as one of the participants to the 21^st Century COE(Center of Excellence) Program to form internationally competitive research and education bases in the area of “Innovative Nuclear Energy Systems for Sustainable Development of the World.”

1. Basic Nuclear Physics 2006 Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Masayuki IGASHIRA, (Even Years)

Prof. Masao OGAWA

2. Nuclear Reactor Theory 2007 Spring Semester (2-1-0)

Prof. Hiroshi SEKIMOTO (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Toru OBARA

3. Nuclear Chemistry and Radiation Science 2005 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Yasuhiko FUJII, (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Yasuhisa IKEDA

4. Reactor Thermal Hydrodynamics 2005 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Masanori ARITOMI, (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Minoru TAKAHASHI

5. Nuclear Reactor Safety 2007 Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Masaki SAITO, (Odd Years)

Prof. Hisashi NINOKATA

6. Nuclear Energy Systems 2005 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Hisashi NINOKATA, (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Shunji IIO

7. Energy Systems and Environment 2006 Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Yoshio YOSHIZAWA, (Even Years)

Assoc. Prof. Yukitaka KATO

8. Electric Power System 2006 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Ryuichi SHIMADA (Even Years)

9. Nuclear Materials Science 2006 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Toyohiko YANO (Even Years)

10. Accelerators in Applied Research and Technology 2007 Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Toshiyuki HATTORI, (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Yoshiyuki OGURI

11. Plasma Science 2005 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Hiroshi AKATSUKA, (Odd Years)

Prof. Takayuki AOKI

12. Fundamentals for Plasma Science 2006 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Akitoshi OKINO, (Even Years)

Prof. Eiki HOTTA,

Prof. Kazuhiko HORIOKA

13. Numerical Simulation for Fluid Dynamics 2007 Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Feng XIAO, (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Takao NAGASAKI,

Prof. Takayuki AOKI

14. Fundamentals for Energy Conversion and Environment 2005 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Keiko WAKI, (Odd Years)

Prof. Yoshihiro OKUNO,

Prof. Hiroyuki YAMASAKI

15. Experiments in Nuclear Engineering (J) 2006 Spring Semester (0-0-2)

16. Exercises in Nuclear Engineering I (J) 2006 Spring Semester (0-1-0)

17. Exercises in Nuclear Engineering II (J) 2005 Autumn Semester (0-1-0)

18. Seminar in Nuclear Engineering I (J) 2006 Spring Semester (0-1-0)

19. Seminar in Nuclear Engineering II (J) 2005 Autumn Semester (0-1-0)

20. Seminar in Nuclear Engineering III (J) 2007 Spring Semester (0-1-0)

21. Seminar in Nuclear Engineering IV (J) 2006 Autumn Semester (0-1-0)

22. Seminar in Nuclear Engineering V (J) 2006 Spring Semester (0-2-0)

23. Seminar in Nuclear Engineering VI (J) 2005 Autumn Semester (0-2-0)

24. Seminar in Nuclear Engineering VII (J) 2007 Spring Semester (0-2-0)

25. Seminar in Nuclear Engineering VIII (J) 2006 Autumn Semester (0-2-0)

26. Seminar in Nuclear Engineering IX (J) 2008 Spring Semester (0-2-0)

27. Seminar in Nuclear Engineering X (J) 2007 Autumn Semester (0-2-0)

28. Advanced Experiments on Energy Sciences I (J) 2006 Spring Semester (0-0-1)

29. Advanced Experiments on Energy Sciences II (J) 2005 Autumn Semester (0-0-1)

30. Advanced Experiments on Energy Sciences III (J) 2007 Spring Semester (0-0-1)

31. Advanced Experiments on Energy Sciences IV (J) 2006 Autumn Semester (0-0-1)

32. Seminar in Energy Sciences I (J) 2006 Spring Semester (0-2-0）

33. Seminar in Energy Sciences II (J) 2005 Autumn Semester (0-2-0)

34. Seminar in Energy Sciences III (J) 2007 Spring Semester (0-2-0)

35. Seminar in Energy Sciences IV (J) 2006 Autumn Semester (0-2-0)

36. Seminar in Energy Sciences V (J) 2006 Spring Semester (0-2-0)

37. Seminar in Energy Sciences VI (J) 2005 Autumn Semester (0-2-0)

38. Seminar in Energy Sciences VII (J) 2007 Spring Semester (0-2-0)

39. Seminar in Energy Sciences VIII (J) 2006 Autumn Semester (0-2-0)

40. Seminar in Energy Sciences IX (J) 2008 Spring Semester (0-2-0)

41. Seminar in Energy Sciences X (J) 2007 Autumn Semester (0-2-0)

International Graduate Course

Nuclear Engineering

The lectures of the subjects in the Nuclear Engineering Course, except Exercises, Laboratory, and

Seminar, are offered every two years in odd calendar years or even calendar years. The offered years

of each subject are indicated by “Odd years” or “Even years”.

Basic Nuclear Physics

2006 Spring Semester (Even Years) (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Masayuki IGASHIRA, Prof. Masao OGAWA

Lecture on nuclear physics will be given as a basic subject of nuclear engineering.

1) General Properties of Nuclei (Binding Energy, Statistics, Mass Formula, etc.)

2) Nuclear Structure (Free Fermi Gas Model, Shell Models, Collective Models)

3) Nuclear Reactions (Formal Theory, Optical Model, Direct Reactions, Compound Nuclear Reactions,

Statistical Model)

Nuclear Reactor Theory

2007 Spring Semester (Odd Years) (2-1-0)

Prof. Hiroshi SEKIMOTO, Assoc. Prof. Toru OBARA

This course will provide an overview of the nuclear energy system and material transmutation system, and lectures on generation, reaction, transport and utilization of neutrons. Calculation and analysis technique appeared in this course will be mastered through exercises and discussions.

1) Neutron Physics of Fission and Fusion Reaction

2) Neutron Transport

3) Multigroup Diffusion Theory

4) Nuclear Reactor Kinetics

5) Neutron Slowingdown and Thermalization

6) Nuclear Reactor Core Design

7) Fuel Burnup

8) Evaluation will be by homework exercise, and final examination

Nuclear Chemistry and Radiation Science

2005 Autumn Semester (Odd Years) (2-0-0)

Prof. Yasuhiko FUJII, Assoc. Prof. Yasuhisa IKEDA

The aim of this lecture is to study fundamental radio-chemistry (nuclear chemistry) and radiation-physics, involving fundamental nuclear physics, radiation-chemistry, and nuclear reactions.

1) Radioactive Disintegration and Transmutation

2) Physical and Chemical Effects of Radiation on Atoms and Molecules

3) Radiation Detection and Application

4) Industrial Use of Radiation Instruments

5) Application of Particle Accelerators

6) Isotope Effects and Isotope Separation

7) Chemistry of Actinides

Reactor Thermal Hydrodynamics

2005 Autumn Semester (Odd Years) (2-0-0)

Prof. Masanori ARITOMI, Assoc. Prof. Minoru TAKAHASHI

The purpose of this lecture is to study the fundamentals of heat generation, cooling, energy transport and energy conversion in various kinds of fission and fusion reactors, and to understand nuclear energy systems.

1) Heat Generation and Its Transport Systems

2) Heat Conduction in Fuel Matrixes

3) Heat Transfer by Fluid Flow

4) Heat Transfer with Phase Change

5) Thermo-Hydraulic Phenomena in a Two-Phase Flow

Nuclear Reactor Safety

2007 Spring Semester (Odd Years) (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Masaki SAITO, Prof. Hisashi NINOKATA

This subject aims to introduce safety principles for nuclear power plants.

1) Safety Characteristics of LWR and FBR

2) Safety Culture

3) Nuclear Reactor Accidents

4) Safety Improvements and Advanced Nuclear Reactors

Nuclear Energy Systems

2005 Autumn Semester (Odd Years) (2-0-0)

Prof. Hisashi NINOKATA, Assoc. Prof. Shunji IIO

An introductory course is given to the nuclear power reactor systems including fission power reactors and fusion reactors. Fundamental principles governing nuclear fission chain reactions and fusion are described in a manner that renders the transition to practical nuclear reactor design methods. Also future nuclear reactor systems are discussed with respect to generation of energy, fuel breeding, incineration of radio-active materials and safety.

1) Principles of Nuclear Reactor Design

2) Light Water Reactor Power Plant

3) Fast Breeder Reactor Plant

4) Fundamentals of Fusion Reactors

4) Fusion Reactor Design

Nuclear Materials Science

2006 Autumn Semester (Even Years) (2-0-0)

Prof. Toyohiko YANO

This is the only lecture concerning materials issues, including nuclear fuels and incore materials, of nuclear fission and fusion reactors. The basis is materials science. The topics including are: manufacturing methods of nuclear fuels, structures of fuels and fuel elements, moderators, control materials, blanket materials, and structual materials. Another emphasis is put on fundamentals of radiation damage and irradiation effects of nuclear reactor materials.

1) Components of LWR, HWR, LMFBR reactors and material selection

2) Radiation Damage of Materials

3) Physical and Chemical Properties of U, UO₂, and PuO₂

4) Fabrication Process of Nuclear Fuels

5) Fission and Fusion Reactor Materials

Energy Systems and Environment

2006 Spring Semester (Even Years) (2-0-0)

Prof. Yoshio YOSHIZAWA, Assoc. Prof. Yukitaka KATO

The lecture is to provide knowledge of advanced energy systems for the sustainable global environment. A variety of energy sources and usage systems, related thermodynamics and transport phenomena in the systems, and the possibility of the systems are discussed. The feasibility of renewable and nuclear energy systems, and technologies for energy conversion, and also the studies on hydrogen production and fuel cell are provided.

1) Effects of Fossil Fuel Burning on the Global Environment

2) General Aspects of Energy and Environmental Problems

3) Advanced Energy Conversion Technologies

Electric Power System

2006 Autumn Semester (Even Years) (2-0-0)

Prof. Ryuichi SHIMADA

Intended for graduate students of nuclear engineering and for related engineering field students interested in electricity supply. This lecture provides a modern and essential electric power system introduction. Introductory lecture is given on the electric power system covering construction of power plants, power generation operation, transmission, distribution, etc.

1) Introduction to the Essentials of Electrical Power System

2) Analysis and Operation of Power Transmission System

3) Construction of Electrical Power Plants

Accelerators in Applied Research and Technology

2007 Spring Semester (Odd Years) (2-0-0)

Prof. Toshiyuki HATTORI, Assoc. Prof. Yoshiyuki OGURI

The objective of this course is to present an overview of accelerator-based research and engineering, which is a growing and vibrant scientific area.Principles of operation of charged particle accelerators with different schemes are briefly explained. The lecture on the accelerators is followed by discussion on the application of accelerators in science and technology, ranging from fundamental research to medical use.

1) Ion sources and electron guns

2) Operating principles of charged particle accelerators

3) Optics of particle beams

4) Accelerator-based fundamental research

5) Application of accelerators in industry

6) Medical application of accelerators

Plasma Science

2005 Autumn Semester (Odd Years) (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Hiroshi AKATSUKA, Prof. Takayuki AOKI

This subject aims to introduce fundamental physics of plasmas and their applications. This lecture also covers experimental methods to generate plasmas, diagnostics, fundamental equations to describe weakly ionized plasmas, applications for material processing, and high density plasmas.

1) Fundamental Concepts in Plasmas

2) Plasma Generation

3) Governing Equations of Plasmas

4) Plasma Properties

5) Plasma Applications

Fundamentals for Plasma Science

2006 Autumn Semester (Even Years) (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Akitoshi OKINO, Prof. Eiki HOTTA, Prof. Kazuhiko HORIOKA

This course offers knowledge on fundamentals for plasma science. It includes plasma generation, governing equations of plasmas, magnetohydrodynamics, characteristics of plasma, plasma diagnostics and recent topics in plasma applications.

1) Plasma Generation

2) Governing Equations of Plasmas

3) Magnetohydrodynamics

4) Characteristics of Plasma

5) Plasma Diagnostics

6) Plasma Applications

Numerical Simulation for Fluid Dynamics

2007 Spring Semester (Odd years) (2-0-0)

Assoc.Prof.Feng XIAO, Assoc.Prof.Takao NAGASAKI, Prof. Takayuki AOKI

This course covers the fundamental knowledge and the practical techniques for numerical simulations of fluid dynamics. The main contents of the course include:

1) The fundamental concept and the governing equations of fluid dynamics

2) The discretization techniques

3) Numerical models for incompressible flows

4) Numerical methods for compressible flows

5) Turbulence modeling

6) Parallel processing

7) Advanced topics.

Fundamentals for Energy Conversion and Environment

2005 Autumn Semester (Odd years) (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Keiko WAKI, Prof. Yoshihiro OKUNO, Prof. Hiroyuki YAMASAKI

A brief overview of environmental problems related to the energy consumption will be done. Fundamentals of technologies for converting heat, light and chemical energy into electricity will be demonstrated and state of the art developments on the technologies will also be presented in the lecture.

Experiments in Nuclear Engineering (J)

2006 Spring Semester (0-0-2)

To obtain basic experimental technique and experience, special experimental work is made at nuclear research facilities outside Tokyo Institute of Technology. These experiments are scheduled during or prior summer vacation for 1 week. Students belonging to the nuclear engineering course are strongly recommended to attend one of the following programs.

1) Nuclear reactor physics experiments at the Kyoto University Reactor.

2) Nuclear reactor physics experiments at the Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute Reactor.

3) Nuclear reactor physics experiments and nuclear material experiments at the Japan Nuclear Cycle

Development Institute facilities.

Exercises in Nuclear Engineering I – II (J)

I : Spring Semester (0-1-0), II : Autumn Semester (0-1-0)

Lectures and discussion on different scientific topics relating to nuclear engineering.

Seminar in Nuclear Engineering I – IV (J)

Master’s Course: Spring Semester: I, III, Autumn Semester: II, IV (0-1-0)

Compulsory subject for Master Course students. This program is conducted through reading of selected books and papers and discussions on the topics in the relevant scientific field with advising professors.

Seminar in Nuclear Engineering V- X (J)

Doctoral Course: Spring Semester: V, VII, IX, Autumn Semester: VI, VIII, X (0-2-0)

This subject is an advanced program for students in Doctoral Course, conducted in the same way as in the colloquium.

Advanced Experiments on Energy Sciences I – IV (J)

Master’s Course: Spring Semester: I, III, Autumn Semester: II, IV (0-0-1)

Special experiments to obtain basic and advanced experimental technique and experience on energy sciences

Seminar in Energy Sciences I – IV (J)

Master’s Course: Spring Semester: I, III, Autumn Semester: II, IV (0-2-0)

Seminar in Energy Sciences V – X (J)

Doctoral Course: Spring Semester: V, VII, IX, Autumn Semester: VI, VIII, X (0-2-0)

This subject is an advanced program for students in Doctoral Course, conducted in the same way as in a colloquium.

(Note) (J) : Joint classes of Japanese Language Course and International Course.