Isbn: 9798174502574 - nuclear reactor engineering handbook (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What actually happens inside a nuclear reactor-and how do engineers keep that immense source of energy under control Nuclear Reactor Engineering Handbook gives you a clear, structured introduction to the physics, equipment, operating principles, and safety systems behind nuclear power. Written for beginners, students, technical professionals, and curious readers, it transforms an intimidating subject into an understandable journey from the atomic nucleus to the modern power plant.Inside, you will learn how to: - Understand fission, neutron behavior, criticality, reactivity, and reactor kinetics- Follow nuclear fuel from uranium mining and enrichment to fabrication, use, and disposal- Compare pressurized water, boiling water, heavy-water, gas-cooled, fast, and advanced reactor designs- Explore reactor cores, control rods, coolant systems, steam cycles, turbines, and electrical generation- Recognize the principles of radiation protection, defense in depth, and emergency core cooling- Examine Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima through an engineering and safety perspective- Evaluate small modular reactors, Generation IV concepts, fuel cycles, waste management, economics, and proliferation concernsRather than overwhelming you with advanced mathematics, Ryan Phlean builds each concept step by step and explains why it matters within a working nuclear plant. A detailed glossary and carefully organized chapters make the handbook useful for systematic study and later reference.Whether you are beginning an engineering course, entering the energy industry, or simply determined to understand nuclear technology beyond the headlines, this book provides the foundation you need.Start reading Nuclear Reactor Engineering Handbook today and build a confident, practical understanding of one of the world's most consequential technologies.…