Structural Materials for Nuclear Power
| Type of study | Follow-up Master |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | English |
| Code | 345-5303/02 |
| Abbreviation | KMJE |
| Course title | Structural Materials for Nuclear Power |
| Credits | 5 |
| Coordinating department | Department of Mechanical Technology |
| Course coordinator | prof. Ing. Petr Mohyla, Ph.D. |
Subject syllabus
1. Requirements for structural materials of nuclear power plant components (alloying, heat treatment, microstructure), RTN, PG, KO control rods, fuel elements, Zr alloy cladding tubes, sealing materials, fasteners, filler materials intended for nuclear power plants, technical conditions.
2. Interaction of radiation with material structure (alpha, beta, gamma, neutron flux, ions, fission products) and its consequences in terms of changes in microstructure and mechanical properties.
3. Stress-strain behavior of structural steels in nuclear power plants, strengthening mechanisms and interaction of the structure with fast neutrons of the RTN spectrum, radiation strengthening, influence of integral dose and temperature.
4. Creep damage of structural steels, basic creep mechanisms, time evolution of creep deformation and its dependence on temperature and applied stress, minimum creep rate, equivalent temperature and time.
5. Heat-resistant steels used in the power industry.
6. Stainless steels and special steels for use in nuclear power engineering.
7. Cast irons – properties, microstructure, and use in mechanical engineering and power engineering.
8. Non-ferrous metals with high corrosion resistance, alloys for high-temperature and sealing components.
9. Non-ferrous metals and their alloys for high-strength structures for use in nuclear systems.
10. Polymers and their technical use in nuclear energy.
11. Ceramic materials in industry and energy.
12. Composite materials in nuclear energy with high temperature stability, corrosion and radiation
resistance
13. Additive technologies for nuclear energy, defect risks, and certification for nuclear operation.
2. Interaction of radiation with material structure (alpha, beta, gamma, neutron flux, ions, fission products) and its consequences in terms of changes in microstructure and mechanical properties.
3. Stress-strain behavior of structural steels in nuclear power plants, strengthening mechanisms and interaction of the structure with fast neutrons of the RTN spectrum, radiation strengthening, influence of integral dose and temperature.
4. Creep damage of structural steels, basic creep mechanisms, time evolution of creep deformation and its dependence on temperature and applied stress, minimum creep rate, equivalent temperature and time.
5. Heat-resistant steels used in the power industry.
6. Stainless steels and special steels for use in nuclear power engineering.
7. Cast irons – properties, microstructure, and use in mechanical engineering and power engineering.
8. Non-ferrous metals with high corrosion resistance, alloys for high-temperature and sealing components.
9. Non-ferrous metals and their alloys for high-strength structures for use in nuclear systems.
10. Polymers and their technical use in nuclear energy.
11. Ceramic materials in industry and energy.
12. Composite materials in nuclear energy with high temperature stability, corrosion and radiation
resistance
13. Additive technologies for nuclear energy, defect risks, and certification for nuclear operation.
E-learning
Literature
BOLTON, William a HIGGINS, R. A. Materials for Engineers and Technicians. 7-th. Edition. Abingdon: Routledge, 2021. pp. 439. ISBN 978-0-367-53550-6.
DebRoy, T., Bhadeshia, H. K. D. H. Innovations in Everyday Engineering Materials. 1-st. Edition. Springer Cham, 2021. pp. 134. ISBN 978-3-030-57611-0
DebRoy, T., Bhadeshia, H. K. D. H. Innovations in Everyday Engineering Materials. 1-st. Edition. Springer Cham, 2021. pp. 134. ISBN 978-3-030-57611-0
Advised literature
Collective of authors. PROMATTEN 2025. Proceedings of the specialized conference, Malá Morávka, 5.-7.11.2025, VŠB-TUO, Ostrava, 2025. pp. 105. ISBN 978-80-248-4833-4
Mohyla, M., Mohyla, P. Engineering Materials II. Syllabus of VSB-Technical university of Ostrava: 2006. pp. 122. ISBN 978-80-248-4833-4
Mohyla, M., Mohyla, P. Engineering Materials II. Syllabus of VSB-Technical university of Ostrava: 2006. pp. 122. ISBN 978-80-248-4833-4