Nuclear Energy: An Introduction to the Concepts, Systems and Applications of Nuclear Processes - Couverture souple

Murray, Raymond L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0080421253 ISBN 13 : 9780080421254

Editeur : Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 1993

Synopsis

This expanded, revised, and updated fourth edition of "Nuclear Energy", maintains the tradition of providing clear and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the subject, with emphasis on the explanation of trends and developments. As in earlier editions. the book is divided into three parts that achieve a natural flow of ideas: Basic Concepts: including the fundamentals of energy, particle interactions, fission, and fusion, Nuclear Systems: including, accelerators, isotope separators, detectors, and nuclear reactors and Nuclear Energy and Man: covering, the many applications of radionuclides, radiation and reactors, along with a discussion of wastes and weapons. A minimum of mathematical background is required, but there is ample opportunity to learn characteristic numbers through the illustrative calculations and the exercises. An updated solution manual is available to the instructor. A new feature to aid the student is a set of some 50 computer exercises, using a diskette of personal computer programs in BASIC and spreadsheet, supplied by the author at a nominal cost. The book is of principal value as an introduction to nuclear science and technology for early college students, but can be of benefit to science teachers and lecturers, nuclear utility trainees and engineers in other fields. This text is suitable for students and educators in nuclear, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering and practising engineers in the nuclear energy field.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Nuclear Energy, Fifth Edition provides nuclear engineers, plant designers and radiation physicists with a comprehensive overview of nuclear energy and its uses, discusses potential problems and provides an outlook for the futureNew and important trends are discussed including probabilistic safety analysis (PSA), deregulation of the electric power industry to permit competition in the supply of electricity; improvements in performance characteristics of nuclear power plants, such as capacity factor, production costs, and safety factors; storage and disposal of all types of radioactive wastes; advances in decontamination, decommissioning and reutilization; continued progress in evolutionary reactors; increased interest in the role of nuclear power in reducing pollution and global warming. Attention will also be given to the developments in such countries as Russia, Ukraine, France, Sweden, South Korea, China and Third World Countries. The author also looks at the problems of nuclear weapons proliferation and the potential threat from terrorist organizations or reckless countries. In addition, the author has identified Web sites and other electronic information sources to supplement all of the topics covered in this book.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Nuclear Energy is one of the most popular texts ever published on basic nuclear physics, systems, and applications of nuclear energy. This newest edition continues the tradition of offering a holistic treatment of everything the undergraduate engineering student needs to know in a clear and accessible way. Presented is a comprehensive overview of radioactivity, radiation protection, nuclear reactors, waste disposal, and nuclear medicine.

· New coverage on nuclear safety concerns following 9/11, including radiation and terrorism, nuclear plant security, and use of nuclear techniques to detect weapons materials
· New facts on nuclear waste management, including the Yucca Mountain repository
· New developments in the use of nuclear-powered systems for generating cheap and abundant hydrogen from water using nuclear technology
· New information on prospects for new nuclear power reactors and their applications for electricity and desalination
· New end-of-chapter Exercises and Answers, lists of Internet resources, and updated references.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0080421253
• ISBN 13: 9780080421254
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 400
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible