Course overview
This course introduces the nuclear propulsion plants of nuclear-powered submarines with a focus on their design, development, and operational support required to ensure their safe, reliable and long-lived operation, providing a blend of academic knowledge and real-world experience.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify nuclear-powered submarines and design philosophies worldwide
- Explain the theory of nuclear reactors and describe their systems integrated with a submarine
- Summarise the various safety features to implement to prepare seaworthiness demonstration at all stages of the nuclear-powered submarine lifecycle
- Apply the design process to carry out the first part of a feasibility phase on a nuclear submarine concept
- Compare and calculate key characteristics on nuclear reactors for submarines for energy/propulsion
- Evaluate the measures needed for Nuclear Stewardship of Australian Naval Shipyard Facilities