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

Murray, Raymond

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 075067136X ISBN 13 : 9780750671361

Editeur : Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

Book by Murray Raymond

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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.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2000
• ISBN 10: 075067136X
• ISBN 13: 9780750671361
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 5
• Nombre de pages: 520