Course Description
This course introduces principles of probabilistic risk assessment and management of complex engineering systems, with a particular focus on nuclear power applications. Fundamental safety and risk concepts, accidents and risk management, a review of major probabilistic risk assessment studies, hazard analysis, qualitative and quantitative systems analysis, human and software reliability, uncertainty quantification, and risk-informed and performance-based design and licensing of advanced nuclear reactors under development. Risk and safety principles are emphasized in homework and in-class problems. Course project is required.
Fall 2024
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
August 19, 2024
Classes End:
December 3, 2024
Location:
00327 111 Lampe Drive
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
11:45am
Class End Time:
1:00pm
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
None
