Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Description
This course covers the essential concepts needed to understand the upstream portion of the nuclear fuel cycle and sheds light on the role of nuclear energy in the current energy mix. The topics covered range from the extraction and concentration of uranium in conventional and unconventional mines to the fabrication of nuclear fuel, including isotopic conversion and enrichment techniques.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Objectives
The objective of this course is to address issues related to the front end of the fuel cycle in the context of rising demand for fissile and/or fertile materials, particularly through aspects related to extractive chemistry and separative chemistry.
Mandatory Prerequisites
The Fuel Cycle: From Mine to Waste Management
Solution Chemistry Applied to Actinides
Knowledge Assessment
Ongoing Assessment
Course Outline
The content of this teaching unit, which focuses on the role of nuclear energy in the energy mix, is organized around the following topics:
- Extraction/concentration (pretreatment, leaching, extraction, purification)
- conventional mines
- unconventional mines
- Uranium Conversion Stage
- Techniques for Uranium Isotope Enrichment
- Fuel Production
Additional Information
Administrative contact(s): Chemistry Master's Program Office