New Directions in Nuclear Energy: Innovation and Opportunities in Fission and Fusion for Global Decarbonization presents up-to-date developments and outlooks for nuclear energy, with a focus on real-world applications. The book combines coverage of both fission and fusion and presents lessons learned from experts across diverse fields, thus allowing readers to pursue research and development opportunities along the most promising routes. Written for nuclear energy researchers, professionals in the energy industry, and students studying nuclear or energy-related topics, this timely reference provides inspiration to those dedicated to the advancement of the nuclear field.
1. 1. Introduction∗ - p. 1 2. 2. Nuclear for UN Sustainable Development Goals and ESG investment∗ - p. 11 3. 3. Transforming nuclear delivery for terawatt-scale deployment∗ - p. 33 4. 4. Broadening the core of nuclear engineering education: Creativity, civic engagement, and youth participation to support innovation and long-term stewardship∗ - p. 57 5. 5. Investing in nuclear∗ - p. 79 6. 6. Nuclear energy’s potential role in economic sectors∗ - p. 97 7. 7. Nuclear for coal plant repowering∗ - p. 127 8. 8. Nuclear for energy security in the generation mix∗ - p. 137 9. 9. Nuclear demonstrations in North America∗ - p. 171 10. 10. Advanced nuclear demonstrations around the world∗ - p. 191 11. 11. Nuclear heat and power for industrial decarbonization∗ - p. 213 12. 12. Nuclear for islands and remote communities∗ - p. 263 13. 13. Nuclear for net zero campuses∗ - p. 281 14. 14. Transportable Nuclear Power Plants for maritime deployment∗ - p. 323 15. 15. Nuclear for space propulsion and surface power∗ - p. 339 16. 16. Moving beyond high costs: A case study of hydrogen production with nuclear microreactors∗ - p. 375 17. 17. Open architecture for nuclear cost reduction∗ - p. 393 18. 18. The case for waste∗ - p. 415 19. 19. Fusion approaches and breakthroughs∗ - p. 433 20. 20. Fusion regulatory roadmap∗ - p. 455 21. 21. Conclusions and acknowledgments∗ - p. 477 22. Index - p. 479
New Directions in Nuclear Energy: Innovation and Opportunities in Fission and Fusion for Global Decarbonization presents up-to-date developments and outlooks for nuclear energy, with a focus on real-world applications. The book combines coverage of both fission and fusion and presents lessons learned from experts across diverse fields, thus allowing readers to pursue research and development opportunities along the most promising routes. Written for nuclear energy researchers, professionals in the energy industry, and students studying nuclear or energy-related topics, this timely reference provides inspiration to those dedicated to the advancement of the nuclear field.
1. 1. Introduction∗ - p. 1 2. 2. Nuclear for UN Sustainable Development Goals and ESG investment∗ - p. 11 3. 3. Transforming nuclear delivery for terawatt-scale deployment∗ - p. 33 4. 4. Broadening the core of nuclear engineering education: Creativity, civic engagement, and youth participation to support innovation and long-term stewardship∗ - p. 57 5. 5. Investing in nuclear∗ - p. 79 6. 6. Nuclear energy’s potential role in economic sectors∗ - p. 97 7. 7. Nuclear for coal plant repowering∗ - p. 127 8. 8. Nuclear for energy security in the generation mix∗ - p. 137 9. 9. Nuclear demonstrations in North America∗ - p. 171 10. 10. Advanced nuclear demonstrations around the world∗ - p. 191 11. 11. Nuclear heat and power for industrial decarbonization∗ - p. 213 12. 12. Nuclear for islands and remote communities∗ - p. 263 13. 13. Nuclear for net zero campuses∗ - p. 281 14. 14. Transportable Nuclear Power Plants for maritime deployment∗ - p. 323 15. 15. Nuclear for space propulsion and surface power∗ - p. 339 16. 16. Moving beyond high costs: A case study of hydrogen production with nuclear microreactors∗ - p. 375 17. 17. Open architecture for nuclear cost reduction∗ - p. 393 18. 18. The case for waste∗ - p. 415 19. 19. Fusion approaches and breakthroughs∗ - p. 433 20. 20. Fusion regulatory roadmap∗ - p. 455 21. 21. Conclusions and acknowledgments∗ - p. 477 22. Index - p. 479
