https://tue.osiris-student.nl/onderwijscatalogus/extern/cursus?cursuscode=3MF506&collegejaar=2025&taal=enIn this Master class the students will be introduced to a design process of a complex device: a fusion power plant, where many aspects have to be considered simultaneously: Physics and engineering (performance) requirements have to be met, while the engineering limits must be respected, as well as nuclear regulations. Further, safety requirement are a strong driver of the design. A system engineering methodology is the common approach to tackle these complex interactions and design choices. In this masterclass the students will get acquainted with these principles and apply those in a realistic assignment: the design of the Eindhoven version of the DEMO fusion reactor.At the end of the masterclass the participant needs to have reached the following learning goals:
- Ability to set up the requirements of a design project, starting with the high level requirements.
- Ability to apply the system engineering methodology, by identifying interconnections, interfaces and limits; This should be demonstrated by making an design structure matrix.
- Ability to run a (simplified version of a) systems code (Process, Blueprint) to come to a consistent design, taking into account all the engineering and operational limits;
- Ability to apply the requirements following from the nuclear codes and standards to the design;
- Ability to carry out a risk and safety assessment of the design;
- Demonstrated understanding of the RAMI concept, by integrating a RAMI analysis in the design report
- Ability to defend and motivate their design choices before different stakeholders (represented by the teaching staff).
- Ability to work effectively in groups by distributing different tasks and roles, communicating and reporting clearly, and delivering in time.
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