Level of study
BAC +5
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Description
This course covers the essential notions for understanding the upstream part of the nuclear power cycle and sheds light on the position of nuclear energy in the current energy mix. The concepts covered range from the extraction/concentration of uranium in conventional and non-conventional mines to the fabrication of nuclear fuel, with a focus on conversion and isotopic enrichment techniques.
Hourly volumes* :
CM : 12h
TD : 8h
Objectives
The objective of this teaching unit is to address the issues related to the upstream of the fuel cycle in the context of the inflation of the demand for fissile and/or fertile materials, in particular through the aspects of extractive chemistry and separative chemistry.
Necessary pre-requisites
Fuel cycle: from mining to waste management
Solution chemistry applied to actinides
Knowledge control
Continuous control
Syllabus
The content of this course focuses on the positioning of nuclear energy in the energy mix and is divided into the following areas
- Extraction/concentration (pre-treatment, leaching, extraction, purification)
- conventional mines
- non-conventional mines
- Uranium conversion stage
- Uranium isotope enrichment techniques
- Fuel fabrication
Additional information
Administrative contact(s): Secretariat Master Chemistry