Introduction to Risk Analysis and Reactor Safety|   [Archived Catalog]
2015-2016 Graduate Studies Bulletin
   

EMCH 556 - Introduction to Risk Analysis and Reactor Safety|

Credits: 3

 

 

An introduction to probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) methods as applied to nuclear power plants but also examples from the chemical industry, aerospace, transportation, and other sectors.  Addresses failure and reliability analysis, fault trees, event trees, reactor safety, regulatory practice. 

Prerequisites:

STAT 509
  or consent of instructor