Nuclear Engineering: A Conceptual Introduction to Nuclear Power provides coverage of the introductory, salient principles of nuclear engineering in a comprehensive manner for those entering the profession at the end of their degree. The nuclear power industry is undergoing a renaissance because of the desire for low-carbon baseload electricity, the growing population, and environmental concerns about shale gas, so this book is a welcomed addition to the science. In addition, users will find a great deal of information on the change in the industry, along with other topical areas of interest that are uniquely covered. Intended for undergraduate students or early postgraduate students studying nuclear engineering, this new text will also be appealing to scientifically-literate non-experts wishing to be better informed about the 'nuclear option'. Presents a succinct and clear explanation of the key facts and concepts on how nuclear engineering power systems function and how their related fuel supply cycles operateProvides full coverage of the nuclear fuel cycle, including its scientific and historical basisDescribes a comprehensive range of relevant reactor designs, from those that are defunct, current, and in plan/construction for the future, including SMRs and GenIVSummarizes all major accidents and their impact on the industry and society INDICE: 1. Fundamental Concepts Chapter 2. Historical context Chapter 3. Fundamentals of radioactivity 4. The fission process Chapter 5. The actinides and other important radioisotopes 6. Moderation 7. Cooling 8. Control 9. Pressurized water reactors 10. Boiling water reactors 11. Graphite-moderated reactors 12. Heavy water reactors 13. Fast reactors and future concepts 14. Nuclear fuel manufacture 15. Nuclear fuel reprocessing 16. Radioactive waste management and disposal 17. Key accidents and the history of nuclear legislation 18. Public perception Problems
- ISBN: 978-0-08-100962-8
- Editorial: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2017
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés