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
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 50616
Section FR01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 57226
Section PR01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 57227
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 30
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