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Bodansky, David

 
9781563962448: Nuclear Energy: Principles, Practices, and Prospects
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ISBN 10: 1563962446 ISBN 13: 9781563962448
Editorial: American Institute of Physics, 1998

Sinopsis

Market: Scientists in nuclear engineering, engineering students, and government policy makers with technical backgrounds. This book presents an objective view of nuclear energy as an important source for future energy needs. It discusses various types of reactors, the nuclear fuel cycle, the problem of nuclear waste disposal, reactor accidents, safety and new types of reactors that are being considered, and the cost of electricity from nuclear power. Additional themes include the problem of nuclear weapons, their storage, and, very important, their disposal as nuclear arsenals are pared down.

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From the reviews: "In this book Dr. Bodansky attempts to address virtually every aspect of nuclear power, from theory and design through operation to waste disposal, and he does an admirable job. He brings together in one readable volume all the various facets of nuclear energy with a discussion of its principles, practices, and prospects a ] The book provides a superb background for scientists and those in technical fields. It provides probably all the information that many people, including government policy makers, will ever need...[a] well-written and balanced book. This book is recommended for anyone who wants a broad technical background on nuclear energy." American Journal of Physics From the reviews: "In this book Dr. Bodansky attempts to address virtually every aspect of nuclear power, from theory and design through operation to waste disposal, and he does an admirable job. He brings together in one readable volume all the various facets of nuclear energy with a discussion of its principles, practices, and prospects The book provides a superb background for scientists and those in technical fields. It provides probably all the information that many people, including government policy makers, will ever need... a well-written and balanced book. This book is recommended for anyone who wants a broad technical background on nuclear energy." American Journal of Physics

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Market: Scientists in nuclear engineering, engineering students, and government policy makers with technical backgrounds. This book presents an objective view of nuclear energy as an important source for future energy needs. It discusses various types of reactors, the nuclear fuel cycle, the problem of nuclear waste disposal, reactor accidents, safety and new types of reactors that are being considered, and the cost of electricity from nuclear power. Additional themes include the problem of nuclear weapons, their storage, and, very important, their disposal as nuclear arsenals are pared down.

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Editorial
American Institute of Physics
Año de publicación
1998
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1563962446
ISBN 13 
9781563962448
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
768
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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