280706 VO Nuclear safety and material related problems I (2011W)

Failure of materials constitutes an essential risk factor in nuclear power plants and related nuclear installations. Current material related safety problems of different plant types (including some non-nuclear) are demonstrated for selected examples. In parallel an overview of the nature and importance of various material classes including recent innovative developments (selection, design, manufacturing, testing, etc.) is presented in a manner suited to students of all faculties. Excursions to (mainly foreign) nuclear installations enhance practical understanding of their current risk problems.