3D Printing for Nuclear Science and Engineering

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William Murray

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1. Course Welcome and Nuclear Explanation

1. Course Welcome.mp4

01:53

2.1 Information about the US Navys Nuclear Propulsion Program.html

2.2 Journal Article on Commercial Propulsion with a Pressurized Water Reactor.html

2. Propulsion PWR and Reactor Core Design.mp4

06:46

2. Blender and 3D Printing Fundamentals

1.1 Download Blender.html

1. Download and Install Blender.mp4

02:05

2.1 Blender User Manual.html

2. Basic Blender Controls and Navigation.mp4

08:57

3.1 Creality Ender 3 Review.html

3. Anatomy of a 3D Printer.mp4

07:39

4.1 Download and Install Cura.html

4. Download and Install Ultimaker Cura.mp4

02:33

3. Modelling the Propulsion PWR Fuel Assembly

1. Fuel Pins.mp4

09:47

2. Fuel Rods.mp4

13:22

3. Fuel Assembly.mp4

10:53

4. Full Core Modelling and Preparing the Model for 3D Printing.mp4

11:03

5. Customizing the Fuel Assembly.mp4

15:37

4. 3D Printing the Fuel Assembly

1. CURA Slicer and Settings.mp4

11:38

2.1 Article - List of 3D Printing Services.html

2.2 Library Example - NCSU Makerspace.html

2. External 3D Printing Services.mp4

07:19

3.1 10 Ways to Fix Spaghetti Prints.html

3.2 Avoiding Filament Stringing.html

3.3 Load or Change Printer Filament on a Creality Ender 3 Printer.html

3. Physical Preparation of the 3D Printer and Troubleshooting.mp4

12:02

4.1 Download Benchy the Ghost Ship.html

4. Optional 3D Printing Benchy the Ghost Ship.mp4

04:46

5. Showcase of the Final Model and Identifying Areas for Improvement.mp4

04:43

6.1 ANS Scholarships (Current University Students).html

6.2 ANS Scholarships (Incoming First-Year University Students).html

6.3 Gumroad - An Artist Marketplace.html

6.4 Thingiverse - a 3D Model Sharing Space.html

6.5 Women in Nuclear Canada Scholarship.html

6. Sharing your Masterpiece and Earning Scholarships.mp4

07:24

7. Assignment - Iterative Design Improvements and Publishing Your Work.html

5. 3D Printing a real Nuclear Reactor and Course Closeout

1.1 3D Printing a Reactor at Oak Ridge National Lab.html

1.2 3D Printing Silicon Carbide.html

1.3 Russia 3D Prints Large Reactor Components.html

1. 3D Printing Fuel and Components for Nuclear Reactors.mp4

05:54

2. Extending My Thanks and One Final Request.mp4

02:09

Description

3D Print your very own nuclear fuel assembly using Blender and Cura, designed from a real Pressurized Water Reactor!

What You'll Learn?

Learn the fundamentals of Blender, a free and open-source modelling and animation program used by artists worldwide
Discover how nuclear reactors can be used to power commercial ships - and 3D print the reactor for one!
Create a nuclear fuel assembly from scratch, to scale with the real thing!
Learn how to operate a Creality Ender 3 FDM Printer, one of the most common and affordable printers on the market
Iterate on your design - take principles learned from this course to customize a fuel assembly to your liking

Who is this for?

High school students needing an awesome project for Physics, Chemistry, or Engineering Technology classes

STEM Educators wanting to utilize 3D modeling and 3D printing in their science lessons

Nuclear professionals seeking an introduction to modelling for science education and communication

Nuclear professionals wanting to learn the fundamentals of 3D printing for advanced manufacturing techniques of new reactors

What You Need to Know?

No previous experience with Blender or 3D modelling is needed

No previous knowledge in nuclear technology or science is needed

No previous experience with 3D printing or Additive Manufacturing is needed

Access to a 3D printer will be necessary to print the final model - vendor and library options will be discussed for those without a home 3D printer

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Description
Ever wanted a nuclear reactor core to show off at family, classmates, or coworkers? I'll guide you through the anatomy of a nuclear reactor down from the uranium fuel pins all the way up to a full-size nuclear reactor core! We will be modelling a pressurized water reactor design by UK-based researchers* for commercial maritime propulsion!

This course is accessible to anyone with a personal computer - no expertise in nuclear physics required. I designed this course to be completed in less than a week for those with busy lives and full schedules. This course is perfect for students and educators alike -Â students can showcase their 3DÂ printed nuclear reactor to gain a competitive advantage in scholarship applications, and educators can quickly explain technical concepts about nuclear reactor design with physical models to show the classroom.

No 3DÂ Printer? No problem!Â I'll introduce you to services where you can send your 3DÂ model to others where they will print the model and ship it directly to you.

By enrolling in this course, you will:

Learn the anatomy of a Pressurized Water Reactor and how researchers plan to use one to power commercial cargo and passenger ships
Easily navigate Blender, a free and open source 3D modelling and animation program used by artists and engineers alike
Correctly build a 3DÂ model of a nuclear reactor in Blender, starting with individual fuel pins, then fuel rods, then fuel assemblies, and finally the entire reactor core
Optimize your 3DÂ model design for better performance in Blender and perfect 3D prints
Iterate on your 3D model to customize the course's fuel assembly to your own liking
Familiarize yourself with a Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)Â 3DÂ printer and understand key safety considerations
Setup your printer for a successful and stress-free print job
See how researchers from the USAÂ andÂ Russia are using 3DÂ Printing technology to make real nuclear reactor fuel and core components
3DÂ printing is a rapidly evolving technology that is quickly transforming education and manufacturing - don't get left behind! Join me in learning the basics of 3DÂ printing and see if you'd like to dive deeper into the lucrative world of Additive Manufacturing.

Peakman, Aiden, Hywel Owen, and Tim Abram. "The core design of a Small Modular Pressurised Water Reactor for commercial marine propulsion." Progress in Nuclear Energy* 113 (2019): 175-185.
Who this course is for:
High school students needing an awesome project for Physics, Chemistry, or Engineering Technology classes
STEM Educators wanting to utilize 3D modeling and 3D printing in their science lessons
Nuclear professionals seeking an introduction to modelling for science education and communication
Nuclear professionals wanting to learn the fundamentals of 3D printing for advanced manufacturing techniques of new reactors

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Hello! My name is Will, and I have Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree in Nuclear Engineering from NC State University. I enjoy helping students learn more about scientific programming and physics concepts in Nuclear Science and Engineering. I currently work in the nuclear industry designing advanced nuclear reactors to fight climate change with carbon-free energy.

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