Nuclear Technology Module
Aim
The aim of this report is to test the students understanding of the Unit Learning Outcomes against a scope agreed with the Unit Leader.
Scope of the Report
The scope of the report will be based on the Unit Learning Outcomes in an area that will benefit the future career or interests of the student.
Examples of Report titles are:
Compare and contrast the nuclear power strategies of countries in Europe and the Middle East.
Evaluate the decision of various countries to utilise or reject geological disposal plans for nuclear waste.
Critique the conflict between the use of renewables and nuclear power in a countries energy mix.
Examine the effects and implications of an aging nuclear workforce.
Compare and contrast the UKs Generic Design Assessment with other countries arrangements for nuclear new build.
Consider the impact of a nuclear reactor accident, similar to Chernobyl, on the world today.
Evaluate the use of a unified international regulatory arrangement, compared to the current national arrangements.
Evaluate the difficulties of utilising nuclear reactors in international transport.
Critique the Generation IV nuclear reactor designs and identify the most suitable for implementation.
Evaluate open and closed nuclear fuel cycles in an international context.
Report Format
Description: The report against the agreed scope should be a nominal 2000 words. This word limit excludes the preliminary section, references and bibliography and appendices.
The following format is provided for guidance on suggested layout for the assessed Report:
A. Preliminary Section
1. Title Page
2. Abstract/Summary
3. Table of Contents
4. Acknowledgments (if any)
B. Main Body
1. Introduction
a. Statement of the Problem/Requirement
b. Significance of the Problem/Requirement and historical background
c. Assumptions and Limitations
2. Discussion, including:
e. Method of Information/data gathering
f. Results
C. Conclusions and Recommendations
D. References and Bibliography
E. Annexes/Appendices (as required)