I. Course Desc<x>ription
<br>This course aims at providing a full scope on the water chemistry of both 
<br>light water and heavy water reactors and at helping students understand its 
<br>impact on the integrity of wetted structure components in these reactors. 
<br>Possible degradation and corrosion mechanisms of the structural materials 
<br>and the respective countermeasures will be discussed. Subjects related to 
<br>the primary coolant systems of boiling water reactors (BWR), pressurized 
<br>water reactors (PWRs), and heavy water reactors (i.e., CANDU reactors)) and 
<br>the secondary coolant systems of PWRs and CANDU reactors are included. In 
<br>addition to the radiolysis effect on coolant chemistry, appropriate water 
<br>chemistry management and its optimal control to maintain structural 
<br>integrity will also be covered. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the 
<br>operation safety of a nuclear reactor. 
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<br>II. Textbook
<br>No textbook is required. Class notes will be provided.
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<br>III. References
<br>C. C. Lin, Radiochemistry in Nuclear Power Reactors, National Academy Press, 
<br>Washington D. C., USA, 1996.
<br>BWR Water Chemistry Guidelines - 2008 Revision, BWRVIP-190, EPRI, Palo Alto, 
<br>CA, USA (2008).
<br>Pressurized Water Reactor Primary Water Chemistry Guidelines, EPRI Technical 
<br>Report 1014986, EPRI, Palo Alto, CA, USA (2007).
<br>Pressurized Water Reactor Secondary Water Chemistry Guidelines - Revision 7, 
<br>EPRI Technical Report 1016555, EPRI, Palo Alto, CA, USA (2009).
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<br>IV. Teaching Method
<br>Oral lectures
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<br>V. Course Agenda
<br>1. Introduction (2 weeks)
<br>2. Radiolysis of Reactor Coolant (2 weeks)
<br>3. Primary Coolant Systems and Water Quality Specifications and Management 
<br>in BWRs (1 week)
<br>4. Water Chemistry in the Primary Coolant System in a BWR (1 week) 
<br>5. Corrosion and Its Mitigation for the Primary Coolant System in a BWR. (2 
<br>weeks) 
<br>6. Coolant Systems and Water Quality Specifications and Management in the 
<br>Primary Sides of PWRs (1 week)
<br>7. Water Chemistry in the Primary Coolant System in a PWR (1 week) 
<br>8. Corrosion and Its Mitigation for the Primary Coolant System in a PWR. (2 
<br>weeks)
<br>9. Coolant Systems and Water Quality Specifications and Management in the 
<br>Secondary Sides of PWRs (1 week)
<br>10. Corrosion and Its Mitigation for the Secondary Coolant System in a PWR. 
<br>(2 weeks) 
<br>11. Water Chemistry in a Heavy Water Reactor and Corrosion and Its 
<br>Mitigation in Structural Components (2 weeks)
<br>12. Water Chemistry in a New-Generation Light Water Reactor (1 week)
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<br>VI. Course Grading Principles
<br>For Undergraduate Students
<br>1. Homework (20%)
<br>2. Midterm Exam (40%) 
<br>3. Final Exam (40%)
<br>For Graduate Students
<br>1. Homework (15%)
<br>2. Midterm Exam (35%) 
<br>3. Final Exam (35%)
<br>4. Literature Review Final Report (15%)
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