• Nuclear Fusion Engineering

This module will introduce the fundamental concepts underpinning nuclear fusion and
the engineering challenges associated with its implementation as a power source. It will
explore the fundamental fusion reactions and discuss the different engineering
approaches to extracting useful energy from them, with a focus on magnetic confinement
fusion (MCF) and inertial confinement fusion (ICF). You will be provided with a basic
grounding in electromagnetism and superconductivity to enable discussion of these
confinement concepts and associated technologies, including lasers, magnets and
diagnostics. Aspects of this course also aim to explore the tritium fuel cycle and
materials issues unique to fusion, i.e. radiation damage, and how these are being
developed with a focus on maintaining overall public acceptability. By the end of the
course, you will be able to identify and critically evaluate the different approaches to
exploiting fusion for electricity generation, identify and describe major systems in
Magnetic Confinement Fusion (MCF) and Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) reactor, as
well as justify the selection of materials for key reactor systems and components.

The module is taught in collaboration with the world-leading Culham Centre for Fusion
Energy
• Rapid Product Development and Additive Manufacturing
Manufacturing is a key component of engineering. The ability to design and manufacture,
high quality,high value products, with short lead times, is essential for industries to be
competitive in the modern"digital" age. This module will introduce the context of new
product introduction and examine thetechnologies available to both shorten total lead
times and increase confidence in the product. You will study, in detail, a range of rapid
product development tools and technologies including specific processprinciples and
engineering applications. Topics covered include Concurrent Engineering,
RapidPrototyping, Rapid Tooling, Additive Manufacturing, Reverse Engineering, Virtual
Prototyping andResponsive Manufacturing.