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'.
1. Cover image - p. iv 2. Title page - p. iv 3. Table of Contents - p. iv 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts - p. iv 6. Chapter 2: Historical Context - p. 18 7. Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Radioactivity - p. 34 8. Chapter 4: The Fission Process - p. 60 9. Chapter 5: The Actinides and Related Isotopes - p. 85 10. Chapter 6: Moderation - p. 110 11. Chapter 7: Cooling and Thermal Concepts - p. 127 12. Chapter 8: Elementary Reactor Principles - p. 166 13. Chapter 9: The Reactor Equation and Introductory Transport Concepts - p. 202 14. Chapter 10: Mainstream Power Reactor Systems - p. 226 15. Chapter 11: Advanced Reactors and Future Concepts - p. 261 16. Chapter 12: Nuclear Fuel Manufacture - p. 295 17. Chapter 13: Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing - p. 305 18. Chapter 14: Nuclear Safety and Regulation - p. 321 19. Chapter 15: Radioactive Waste Management and Disposal - p. 355 20. Chapter 16: Public Acceptability, Cost and Nuclear Energy in the Future - p. 378 21. Index - p. 409
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'.
1. Cover image - p. iv 2. Title page - p. iv 3. Table of Contents - p. iv 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts - p. iv 6. Chapter 2: Historical Context - p. 18 7. Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Radioactivity - p. 34 8. Chapter 4: The Fission Process - p. 60 9. Chapter 5: The Actinides and Related Isotopes - p. 85 10. Chapter 6: Moderation - p. 110 11. Chapter 7: Cooling and Thermal Concepts - p. 127 12. Chapter 8: Elementary Reactor Principles - p. 166 13. Chapter 9: The Reactor Equation and Introductory Transport Concepts - p. 202 14. Chapter 10: Mainstream Power Reactor Systems - p. 226 15. Chapter 11: Advanced Reactors and Future Concepts - p. 261 16. Chapter 12: Nuclear Fuel Manufacture - p. 295 17. Chapter 13: Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing - p. 305 18. Chapter 14: Nuclear Safety and Regulation - p. 321 19. Chapter 15: Radioactive Waste Management and Disposal - p. 355 20. Chapter 16: Public Acceptability, Cost and Nuclear Energy in the Future - p. 378 21. Index - p. 409
