Nuclear Renaissance: Technologies and Policies for the Future of Nuclear Power

Nuttall, William J.

ISBN 10: 0750309369 / ISBN 13: 9780750309363

Editore: CRC Press, 2004

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR006442206

Riassunto:

With growing concerns over environmental issues and global energy consumption, there is increasing interest in nuclear power generation, despite its diminished role in the West over the last few decades. Many of those involved with nuclear power and environmental agencies see controlled expansion of nuclear plants as the most environmentally friendly way of meeting growing energy demands. Nuclear Renaissance: Technologies and Policies for the Future of Nuclear Power examines the future of nuclear power in the contexts of economics, environmental sustainability, and security of electricity supplies. A range of future technologies is considered, illustrating the technical challenges and opportunities facing nuclear power. This semi-technical overview of modern technologies meets the growing interest from scientists, environmentalists, and governments in the potential expansion of nuclear power. Various countries are starting to announce plans for new nuclear plants, either to replace those being decommissioned or to provide additional power. Many commentators regard this renaissance as just beginning. Nuclear Renaissance: Technologies and Policies for the Future of Nuclear Power is essential reading for physicists, engineers, policy-makers, researchers, energy analysts and graduate students in energy sciences, engineering and public policy.

Contenuti: The Nuclear Renaissance- An Introduction

The Policy Landscape
Issues in Energy Policy
Nuclear Electricity Generation
Nuclear Waste Management

Nuclear Fission Technologies
Water Cooled Reactors
High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactors
Nuclear Waste Burners
Generation IV

Nuclear Fusion Technologies
Fusion: an introduction
Magnetic Confinement Fusion - Future Technologies
Inertial Confinement Fusion

Afterword

Index

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Titolo: Nuclear Renaissance: Technologies and ...
Casa editrice: CRC Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2004
Legatura: Hardback
Condizione: Very Good