Handbook of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors - Brossura

Carelli, Mario D.; Ingersoll, Daniel T.

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ISBN 10: 008101337X ISBN 13: 9780081013373

Casa editrice: Woodhead Pub Ltd, 2018

Riassunto

Small modular reactors (SMRs) are an advanced, safe type of nuclear reactor technology that are suitable for small and medium sized applications including both power and heat generation. In particular, their use as individual units or in combination to scale-up capacity offer benefits in terms of siting, installation, operation, lifecycle and economics in comparison to the development of larger nuclear plant for centralised electricity power grids. Interest has increased in the research and development of SMRs for both developing countries as well as such additional cogeneration options as industrial/chemical process heat, desalination and district heating, and hydrogen production. This book reviews key issues in their development as well as international R&D in the field.

• Gives an overview of small modular reactor technology
• Reviews the design characteristics of integral pressurized water reactors and focuses on reactor core and fuel technologies, key reactor system components, instrumentation and control, human-system interfaces and safety
• Considers the economics, financing, licensing, construction methods and hybrid energy systems of small modular reactors
• Describes SMR development activities worldwide, and concludes with a discussion of how SMR deployment can contribute to the growth of developing countries

Su questo libro

L'autore

Mario D. Carelli, Westinghouse, USA.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Woodhead Pub Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• ISBN 10: 008101337X
• ISBN 13: 9780081013373
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 536