Thoria-based Nuclear Fuels: Thermophysical and Thermodynamic Properties, Fabrication, Reprocessing, and Waste Management - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1447155882 ISBN 13 : 9781447155881

Editeur : Springer London Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

This book presents the state of the art on thermophysical and thermochemical properties, fabrication methodologies, irradiation behaviours, fuel reprocessing procedures, and aspects of waste management for oxide fuels in general and for thoria-based fuels in particular. The book covers all the essential features involved in the development of and working with nuclear technology. With the help of key databases, many of which were created by the authors, information is presented in the form of tables, figures, schematic diagrams and flow sheets, and photographs. This information will be useful for scientists and engineers working in the nuclear field, particularly for design and simulation, and for establishing the technology. One special feature is the inclusion of the latest information on thoria-based fuels, especially on the use of thorium in power generation, as it has less proliferation potential for nuclear weapons. Given its natural abundance, thorium offers a future alternative to uranium fuels in nuclear technology. In closing, the latest information on conventional uranium and plutonium fuels is also provided.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Covering all the key information on the thermophysical, thermodynamic, and transport properties of oxide fuels, this survey draws on material from databases developed by the authors, presented here in a range of formats including tables and schematic diagrams.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Springer London Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1447155882
• ISBN 13: 9781447155881
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 418
• Éditeur: Das Dasarathi, Bharadwaj S. R.