| Author | : Anthony M. Judd |
| File Size | : 42,7 Mb |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 10 February 2014 |
| ISBN | : 9781107782952 |
| Pages | : null pages |
An Introduction to the Engineering of Fast Nuclear Reactors by Anthony M. Judd Book PDF Summary
An invaluable resource for both graduate-level engineering students and practising nuclear engineers who want to expand their knowledge of fast nuclear reactors, the reactors of the future! This book is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to all aspects of fast reactor engineering. It covers topics including neutron physics; neutron flux spectra; flux distribution; Doppler and coolant temperature coefficients; the performance of ceramic and metal fuels under irradiation, structural changes, and fission-product migration; the effects of irradiation and corrosion on structural materials, irradiation swelling; heat transfer in the reactor core and its effect on core design; coolants including sodium and lead-bismuth alloy; coolant circuits; pumps; heat exchangers and steam generators; and plant control. The book includes new discussions on lead-alloy and gas coolants, metal fuel, the use of reactors to consume radioactive waste, and accelerator-driven subcritical systems.