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NP 605

Thermal Modeling and Testing of RAM Packages

Catalog2026-2027
Credits1 unit
LevelGraduate
Standard

Overview

Description

International and U.S.-domestic requirements related to thermal modeling and testing of RAM (radioactive material) packages. This course is offered primarily at Sandia National Laboratory in New Mexico and may be occasionally offered at other authorized locations. Students are responsible for all national laboratory fees and expenses associated with the course location.

Requirements

Recommended Preparation

  • Basic knowledge of nuclear physics, regulatory requirements for radioactive materials packaging, and knowledge of radioactive material package design and testing.
Original catalog text

Recommended Preparation

Basic knowledge of nuclear physics, regulatory requirements for radioactive materials packaging, and knowledge of radioactive material package design and testing.

Units

Lecture1

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Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
  • review thermal test and analyses and determine their validity.
  • properly request thermal test and analyses.