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Advanced Smaller Modular Reactors - An Innovative Approach to Nuclear Power (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Bahman Zohuri, Patrick... Advanced Smaller Modular Reactors - An Innovative Approach to Nuclear Power (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Bahman Zohuri, Patrick McDaniel
R3,647 Discovery Miles 36 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book discusses advanced Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as a way to provide safe, clean, and affordable nuclear power options. The advanced SMRs currently under development in the U.S. represent a variety of sizes, technology options and deployment scenarios. These advanced reactors, envisioned to vary in size from a couple megawatts up to hundreds of megawatts can be used for power generation, process heat, desalination, or other industrial uses. In-depth chapters describe how advanced SMRs offer multiple advantages, such as relatively small size, reduced capital investment, location flexibility, and provisions for incremental power additions. SMRs also offer distinct safeguards, security and nonproliferation advantages. The authors present a thorough examination of the technology and defend methods by which the new generation of nuclear power plants known as GEN-IV can safely be used as an efficient source of renewable energy. Provides a unique and innovative approach to the implementation of Small Modular Reactor as part of GEN-IV technology; Discusses how Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) can deliver a viable alternative to Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs); Presents an argument defending the need for nuclear power plant as a source of energy, its efficiency and cost effectiveness, as well as safety related issues.

Nuclear Energy: Concepts, Techniques and Applications (Hardcover): Matt Fulcher Nuclear Energy: Concepts, Techniques and Applications (Hardcover)
Matt Fulcher
R3,286 R2,845 Discovery Miles 28 450 Save R441 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Electric Potential in Toroidal Plasmas (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): A.V. Mel'nikov Electric Potential in Toroidal Plasmas (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
A.V. Mel'nikov
R3,098 Discovery Miles 30 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This work introduces heavy ion beam probe diagnostics and presents an overview of its applications. The heavy ion beam probe is a unique tool for the measurement of potential in the plasma core in order to understand the role of the electric field in plasma confinement, including the mechanism of transition from low to high confinement regimes (L-H transition). This allows measurement of the steady-state profile of the plasma potential, and its use has been extended to include the measurement of quasi-monochromatic and broadband oscillating components, the turbulent-particle flux and oscillations of the electron density and poloidal magnetic field. Special emphasis is placed on the study of Geodesic Acoustic Modes and Alfven Eigenmodes excited by energetic particles with experimental data sets. These experimental studies help to understand the link between broadband turbulent physics and quasi-coherent oscillations in devices with a rather different magnetic configuration. The book also compares spontaneous and biased transitions from low to high confinement regimes on both classes of closed magnetic traps (tokamak and stellarator) and highlights the common features in the behavior of electric potential and turbulence of magnetized plasmas. A valuable resource for physicists, postgraduates and students specializing in plasma physics and controlled fusion.

Risk-Based Engineering - An Integrated Approach to Complex Systems-Special Reference to Nuclear Plants (Paperback, Softcover... Risk-Based Engineering - An Integrated Approach to Complex Systems-Special Reference to Nuclear Plants (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Prabhakar V. Varde, Michael G. Pecht
R2,730 Discovery Miles 27 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book comprehensively covers the various aspects of risk modeling and analysis in technological contexts. It pursues a systems approach to modeling risk and reliability concerns in engineering, and covers the key concepts of risk analysis and mathematical tools used to assess and account for risk in engineering problems. The relevance of incorporating risk-based structures in design and operations is also stressed, with special emphasis on the human factor and behavioral risks. The book uses the nuclear plant, an extremely complex and high-precision engineering environment, as an example to develop the concepts discussed. The core mechanical, electronic and physical aspects of such a complex system offer an excellent platform for analyzing and creating risk-based models. The book also provides real-time case studies in a separate section to demonstrate the use of this approach. There are many limitations when it comes to applications of risk-based approaches to engineering problems. The book is structured and written in a way that addresses these key gap areas to help optimize the overall methodology. This book serves as a textbook for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses on risk and reliability in engineering. It can also be used outside the classroom for professional development courses aimed at practicing engineers or as an introduction to risk-based engineering for professionals, researchers, and students interested in the field.

Heat Pipe Applications in Fission Driven Nuclear Power Plants (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Bahman Zohuri Heat Pipe Applications in Fission Driven Nuclear Power Plants (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Bahman Zohuri
R4,683 Discovery Miles 46 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents a new and innovative approach for the use of heat pipes and their application in a number of industrial scenarios, including space and nuclear power plants. The book opens by describing the heat pipe and its concept, including sizing, composition and binding energies. It contains mathematical models of high and low temperature pipes along with extensive design and manufacturing models, characteristics and testing programs. A detailed design and safety analysis concludes the book, emphasizing the importance of heat pipe implementation within the main cooling system and within the core of the reactor, making this book a useful resource for students, engineers, and researchers.

Ground Water at Yucca Mountain - How High Can It Rise? (Paperback): National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life... Ground Water at Yucca Mountain - How High Can It Rise? (Paperback)
National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources, Board on Radioactive Waste Management, Panel on Coupled Hydrologic, Tectonic, Hydrothermal Systems at Yucca Mountain
R1,294 Discovery Miles 12 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The site of a proposed repository for high-level radioactive waste from the nation's nuclear power plants is not at risk of ground water infiltration, concludes this important book. Yucca Mountain, located about 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas, has been proposed as the site for permanent underground disposal of high-level radioactive waste from the nation's civilian nuclear power plants. To resolve concerns raised by a Department of Energy (DOE) staff scientist concerning the potential for ground water to rise 1,000 feet to the level proposed for the repository, DOE requested this study to evaluate independently the past history and future potential of large upward excursions of the ground water beneath Yucca Mountain. Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary Introduction Water Levels in the Vicinity of the Proposed Repository in the ast 100,000 Years Might Increased Rainfall Cause Flooding of the Proposed Repository? Can an Igneous Intrusion Raise the Water Table to the Proposed Repository Level? Could a Nearby Earthquake Cause Flooding of the Proposed Repository? Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations Appendix A: A Review of the Isotopic Geochemistry of the Yucca Mountain, Nevada, Proposed Nuclear Waste Repository Site Appendix B: Yucca Mountain: Ground-Water Flow Appendix C: The Effects of Pluvial Climates in the Vicinity of Yucca Mountain: A Summary Appendix D: Response of the Ground-Water System at Yucca Mountain to an Earthquake Appendix E: Probabilities of Earthquakes Near Yucca Mountain, Nevada

People of Asia Say No to Nuclear Power - No Nukes Asia Forum, Japan (Paperback): Ann-Elise Lewallen, Ryan Holmberg People of Asia Say No to Nuclear Power - No Nukes Asia Forum, Japan (Paperback)
Ann-Elise Lewallen, Ryan Holmberg
R499 R431 Discovery Miles 4 310 Save R68 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Radiation Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018): Hisaaki Kudo Radiation Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Hisaaki Kudo
R3,402 Discovery Miles 34 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book focuses on radiation applications in various fields such as industry, environmental conservation, analytical sciences, agriculture, medical diagnosis and therapy, and other areas, from laboratory or research scale to practical or commercial scale. The book targets rather beginning or young professionals in radiation chemistry, processing, biology, and medicine, among others, but also introduces the state of the art of the relevant fields. This volume also helps readers to understand the fundamentals of radiation chemistry, physics, and biology that underlie the miscellaneous applications. Readers will understand, for example, that industry utilizes radiation to fabricate water-absorbent materials or semiconductors and also that cancer patients can be cured through radiation without surgery. These and more facts about radiation applications are made available in this valuable book.

Fractional-order Modeling of Nuclear Reactor: From Subdiffusive Neutron Transport to Control-oriented Models - A Systematic... Fractional-order Modeling of Nuclear Reactor: From Subdiffusive Neutron Transport to Control-oriented Models - A Systematic Approach (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Vishwesh Vyawahare, Paluri S. V. Nataraj
R2,886 Discovery Miles 28 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book addresses the topic of fractional-order modeling of nuclear reactors. Approaching neutron transport in the reactor core as anomalous diffusion, specifically subdiffusion, it starts with the development of fractional-order neutron telegraph equations. Using a systematic approach, the book then examines the development and analysis of various fractional-order models representing nuclear reactor dynamics, ultimately leading to the fractional-order linear and nonlinear control-oriented models. The book utilizes the mathematical tool of fractional calculus, the calculus of derivatives and integrals with arbitrary non-integer orders (real or complex), which has recently been found to provide a more compact and realistic representation to the dynamics of diverse physical systems. Including extensive simulation results and discussing important issues related to the fractional-order modeling of nuclear reactors, the book offers a valuable resource for students and researchers working in the areas of fractional-order modeling and control and nuclear reactor modeling.

Modeling and Simulation of Thermal Power Plants with ThermoSysPro - A Theoretical Introduction and a Practical Guide... Modeling and Simulation of Thermal Power Plants with ThermoSysPro - A Theoretical Introduction and a Practical Guide (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Baligh El Hefni, Daniel Bouskela
R1,744 Discovery Miles 17 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book explains the modelling and simulation of thermal power plants, and introduces readers to the equations needed to model a wide range of industrial energy processes. Also featuring a wealth of illustrative, real-world examples, it covers all types of power plants, including nuclear, fossil-fuel, solar and biomass. The book is based on the authors' expertise and experience in the theory of power plant modelling and simulation, developed over many years of service with EDF. In more than forty examples, they demonstrate the component elements involved in a broad range of energy production systems, with detailed test cases for each chemical, thermodynamic and thermo-hydraulic model. Each of the test cases includes the following information: * component description and parameterization data; * modelling hypotheses and simulation results; * fundamental equations and correlations, with their validity domains; * model validation, and in some cases, experimental validation; and * single-phase flow and two-phase flow modelling equations, which cover all water and steam phases. A practical volume that is intended for a broad readership, from students and researchers, to professional engineers, this book offers the ideal handbook for the modelling and simulation of thermal power plants. It is also a valuable aid in understanding the physical and chemical phenomena that govern the operation of power plants and energy processes.

Resurgence of Nuclear Power - Challenges and Opportunities for Asia (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... Resurgence of Nuclear Power - Challenges and Opportunities for Asia (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Nandakumar Janardhanan, Girijesh Pant, Ravi B. Grover
R2,886 Discovery Miles 28 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book focuses on the issue of 'resurgence of nuclear power' and discusses the feasibility of nuclear in the energy mix of Asian economies. It discusses nuclear energy sector in detail in the context of India, a country where currently overseas supply of hydrocarbon fuels plays a major role in meeting the domestic energy needs. The book presents an in-depth analysis of nuclear energy policy as well as regional and global politics surrounding the nuclear industry, and the relevance of nuclear energy from the low-carbon energy perspective. To do so, it explores three different perspectives. To start with, the resurgence of nuclear power is discussed from a global energy perspective to understand whether and how it has been increasingly gaining policy attention among Asian economies. Secondly, it highlights the role of nuclear power in Asia and examines how the collaboration with the global nuclear sector is influencing that role. While the epicentre of nuclear power growth can be seen shifting to the Global East, there is a growing need for strengthening the industry, its legal and regulatory infrastructure and knowledge management. The third perspective focuses on the challenges and opportunities for the nuclear power industry and explores, to what extent the public perception is in favor of nuclear sector in the region. The perceived risks of nuclear power, public perception related to legal and regulatory issues, and concerns regarding land acquisition for nuclear facilities are also discussed. The book contains contributions from specialists in the global energy and nuclear sector, and examines some of the most sought-after topics related to the energy policy studies, especially in the Asian context.

Reflections on the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident - Toward Social-Scientific Literacy and Engineering Resilience... Reflections on the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident - Toward Social-Scientific Literacy and Engineering Resilience (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015)
Joonhong Ahn, Cathryn Carson, Mikael Jensen, Kohta Juraku, Shinya Nagasaki, …
R1,750 Discovery Miles 17 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book focuses on nuclear engineering education in the post-Fukushima era. It was edited by the organizers of the summer school held in August 2011 in University of California, Berkeley, as part of a collaborative program between the University of Tokyo and UC Berkeley. Motivated by the particular relevance and importance of social-scientific approaches to various crucial aspects of nuclear technology, special emphasis was placed on integrating nuclear science and engineering with social science. The book consists of the lectures given in 2011 summer school and additional chapters that cover developments in the past three years since the accident. It provides an arena for discussions to find and create a renewed platform for engineering practices, and thus nuclear engineering education, which are essential in the post-Fukushima era for nurturing nuclear engineers who need to be both technically competent and trusted in society.

Ion-Irradiation-Induced Damage in Nuclear Materials - Case Study of a-SiO2 and MgO (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Diana Bachiller... Ion-Irradiation-Induced Damage in Nuclear Materials - Case Study of a-SiO2 and MgO (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Diana Bachiller Perea
R2,891 Discovery Miles 28 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This thesis investigates the behavior of two candidate materials (a-SiO2 and MgO) for applications in fusion (e.g., the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor ITER) and Generation IV fission reactors. Both parts of the thesis - the development of the ionoluminescence technique and the study of the ion-irradiation effects on both materials - are highly relevant for the fields of the ion-beam analysis techniques and irradiation damage in materials. The research presented determines the microstructural changes at different length scales in these materials under ion irradiation. In particular, it studies the effect of the irradiation temperature using several advanced characterization techniques. It also provides much-needed insights into the use of these materials at elevated temperatures. Further, it discusses the development of the ion-beam-induced luminescence technique in different research facilities around the globe, a powerful in situ spectroscopic characterization method that until now was little known. Thanks to its relevance, rigorosity and quality, this thesis has received twoprestigious awards in Spain and France.

Spent Nuclear Fuel and Accelerator-Driven Subcritical Systems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Vinod Kumar Verma, Karel Katovsky Spent Nuclear Fuel and Accelerator-Driven Subcritical Systems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Vinod Kumar Verma, Karel Katovsky
R3,401 Discovery Miles 34 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuels, and discusses the applications of radiation, particularly spallation neutrons and gamma rays. The unspent nuclear fuel of a reactor amounts to roughly 95 per cent of the loaded fuel. It contains both fertile and fissile fuels, minor and higher actinides and radioactive fission products. In 2015, out of approximately 4 million metric tons of spent fuel, only 90,000 metric tons was reprocessed worldwide; the rest was either sent to repositories, kept for cooling down, or put on a waiting list for future reprocessing. With regard to the direct reutilization of spent nuclear fuel, the new technique of 'Energy Amplifiers' has attracted considerable attention among the nuclear energy community. Presenting extensive information on this technique, the book is divided into eight major sections: (i) spent nuclear fuel and alternative transmutation methods, (ii) general concept of accelerator-driven subcritical systems (ADSS), (iii) spallation neutron sources and the possibility of incineration, (iv) requirements for nuclear data, (v) transmutation of spent nuclear fuel and extension of the fuel cycle, (vi) spallation neutron production facilities, (vii) major experimental facilities for ADSS, and (viii) software tools for the design and modelling of ADSS. The book is ideally suited as a textbook for graduate students as well as a reference guide for researchers and practitioners.

Nuclear Power Plants: Innovative Technologies for Instrumentation and Control Systems - The Second International Symposium on... Nuclear Power Plants: Innovative Technologies for Instrumentation and Control Systems - The Second International Symposium on Software Reliability, Industrial Safety, Cyber Security and Physical Protection of Nuclear Power Plant (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Yang Xu, Feng Gao, Wei Hua Chen, Zheming Liu, Pengfei Gu
R5,619 Discovery Miles 56 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book gathers selected papers from the Second International Symposium on Software Reliability, Industrial Safety, Cyber Security and Physical Protection of Nuclear Power Plant, held in Chengdu, China on August 23-25, 2017. The symposium provided a platform of technical exchange and experience sharing for a broad range of experts, scholars and nuclear power practitioners. The book reflects the state of the art and latest trends in nuclear instrumentation and control system technologies, as well as China's growing influence in this area. It offers a valuable resource for both practitioners and academics working in the field of nuclear instrumentation, control systems and other safety-critical systems, as well as nuclear power plant managers, public officials and regulatory authorities.

Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 3rd ed. 2016): Francis Chen Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 3rd ed. 2016)
Francis Chen
R1,833 Discovery Miles 18 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This complete introduction to plasma physics and controlled fusion by one of the pioneering scientists in this expanding field offers both a simple and intuitive discussion of the basic concepts of this subject and an insight into the challenging problems of current research. In a wholly lucid manner the work covers single-particle motions, fluid equations for plasmas, wave motions, diffusion and resistivity, Landau damping, plasma instabilities and nonlinear problems. For students, this outstanding text offers a painless introduction to this important field; for teachers, a large collection of problems; and for researchers, a concise review of the fundamentals as well as original treatments of a number of topics never before explained so clearly. This revised edition contains new material on kinetic effects, including Bernstein waves and the plasma dispersion function, and on nonlinear wave equations and solitons. For the third edition, updates was made throughout each existing chapter, and two new chapters were added; Ch 9 on "Special Plasmas" and Ch 10 on Plasma Applications (including Atmospheric Plasmas).

Fusion Neutronics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Yican Wu Fusion Neutronics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Yican Wu
R4,234 Discovery Miles 42 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to fusion neutronics, covering all key topics from the fundamental theories and methodologies, as well as a wide range of fusion system designs and experiments. It is the first-ever book focusing on the subject of fusion neutronics research. Compared with other nuclear devices such as fission reactors and accelerators, fusion systems are normally characterized by their complex geometry and nuclear physics, which entail new challenges for neutronics such as complicated modeling, deep penetration, low simulation efficiency, multi-physics coupling, etc. The book focuses on the neutronic characteristics of fusion systems and introduces a series of theories and methodologies that were developed to address the challenges of fusion neutronics. Further, it introduces readers to the unique principles and procedures of neutronics design, experimental methodologies and methodologies for fusion systems. The book not only highlights the latest advances and trends in the field, but also draws on the experiences and skills collected in the author's more than 40 years of research. To make it more accessible and enhance its practical value, various representative examples are included to illustrate the application and efficiency of the methods, designs and experimental techniques discussed.

Radioactivity and Radiation - What They Are, What They Do, and How to Harness Them (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the... Radioactivity and Radiation - What They Are, What They Do, and How to Harness Them (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
Claus Grupen, Mark Rodgers
R2,205 R1,879 Discovery Miles 18 790 Save R326 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book lays the foundations for you to understand all that you always wanted to know about radioactivity. It begins by setting out essential information about the structure of matter, how radiation occurs and how it can be measured. It goes on to explore the substantial benefits of radioactivity through its many applications, and also the possible risks associated with its use. The field of radioactivity is explained in layman's terms, so that everybody who is interested can improve their understanding of issues such as nuclear power, radiation accidents, medical applications of radiation and radioactivity from the environment. Everything is radioactive. There is natural radioactivity in the homes that we live in, the food that we eat and the air that we breath. For over 100 years, people have recognised the potential for radioactivity to help solve problems and improve our standard of living. This has led to the creation of radioactivity levels in some places that are much higher than naturally-occurring background levels. Such high levels of radiation can be harmful to people and the environment, so there is a clear need to manage this potential harm and to make the risk worth the benefits mankind can achieve from radioactive materials.

Reactor Core Monitoring - Background, Theory and Practical Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... Reactor Core Monitoring - Background, Theory and Practical Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Mihaly Makai, Janos Vegh
R2,936 Discovery Miles 29 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the computerized core monitoring techniques currently employed at pressurized water reactor (PWR) and boiling water reactor (BWR) nuclear power plants. It also offers a brief overview of the corresponding techniques at research and materials testing reactors. The book combines detailed descriptions of the theoretical background and fundamental underlying principles as well as the practical applications of core surveillance. It not only provides numerous industrial examples to illustrate how complex computerized systems are able to support the safe operation of nuclear reactors, but also outlines some new application areas that were made possible only by state-of-the-art computing resources. Thanks to its practical approach, it serves as a valuable and practical reference book for readers interested in the surveillance of nuclear reactors, ranging from undergraduate and postgraduate students to researchers and experts working at research reactors and nuclear power plants, as well as at nuclear regulatory authorities.

Nuclear Power Plants: Innovative Technologies for Instrumentation and Control Systems - International Symposium on Software... Nuclear Power Plants: Innovative Technologies for Instrumentation and Control Systems - International Symposium on Software Reliability, Industrial Safety, Cyber Security and Physical Protection of Nuclear Power Plant (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Yang Xu
R5,780 Discovery Miles 57 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

These proceedings present the latest information on software reliability, industrial safety, cyber security, physical protection, testing and verification for nuclear power plants. The papers were selected from more than 80 submissions and presented at the First International Symposium on Software Reliability, Industrial Safety, Cyber Security and Physical Protection for Nuclear Power Plants, held in Yinchuan, China on May 30 - June 1, 2016. The primary aim of this symposium was to provide a platform to facilitate the discussion for comprehension, application and management of digital instrumentation, control systems and technologies in nuclear power plants. The book reflects not only the state of the art and latest trends in nuclear instrumentation and control system technologies, but also China's increasing influence in this area. It is a valuable resource for both practitioners and academics working in the field of nuclear instrumentation, control systems and other safety-critical systems, as well as nuclear power plant managers, public officials and regulatory authorities.

Small Modular Reactors for Electricity Generation - An Economic and Technologically Sound Alternative (Paperback, Softcover... Small Modular Reactors for Electricity Generation - An Economic and Technologically Sound Alternative (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Jorge Morales Pedraza
R4,199 Discovery Miles 41 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As a flexible, cost-effective energy alternative to large scale nuclear power reactors, this book examines the potential future use of small modular reactors for the generation of electricity in different regions. Exploring advanced nuclear technologies, chapters describe the current situation and perspective of the small modular reactors market (SMRs) in different regions around the word, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa. Particular attention is paid to the benefits of using these types of reactors for the generation of electricity, discussing their efficiency and reduced construction time, as well as exploring the main difficulties encountered in the development stage. Looking at the potential dangers that SMRs pose to the environment and population, the text presents the new safety measures that have been adopted in SMRs design to reduce future risk.

Magnetic Confinement Fusion Driven Thermonuclear Energy (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017): Bahman... Magnetic Confinement Fusion Driven Thermonuclear Energy (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Bahman Zohuri
R3,632 Discovery Miles 36 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book covers the principles and practices behind the Magnetic Confinement Fusion (MCF) approach to driven new source of energy. All possible technical methods, including well established theoretical research, as well as findings tested in an experimental tokamak reactor, are examined in order to determine how to best achieve breakeven via this pathway to plasma-driven fusion. The author undertakes a life cycle analysis to compare and contrast the efficiency, environmental impacts, and operating costs of plasma-driven MCF fusion against other forms of energy generation currently in widespread use. The associated computer code and numerical analysis are included in the book. No prior knowledge of MCF and no more than basic background in plasma physics is required.

Impact of Cesium on Plants and the Environment (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017): Dharmendra K.... Impact of Cesium on Plants and the Environment (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Dharmendra K. Gupta, Clemens Walther
R2,898 Discovery Miles 28 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides extensive and comprehensive knowledge to the researchers/academics who are working in the field of cesium contaminated sites, and the impact on plants. This book is also helpful for graduate and undergraduate students who are specializing in radioecology or safe disposal of radioactive waste, remediation of legacies and the impact on the environment. Radiocesium (137Cs and 134Cs) was released into the environment as a result of nuclear weapons testing in 1950s and 1960s (~1x1018 Bq), and later due to the Chernobyl accident in 1986 (8.5x1016 Bq) and Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in 2011 (~1x1017 Bq). 137Cs is still of relevance due to its half-life of 30 years. The study of radioisotope 137Cs is important, as production and emission rates are high compared to other radioisotopes, due to high fission yield and high volatility. This book contains original work and reviews on how cesium is released into the environment on translocation from soil to plants and further on to animals and into the human food chain. Separate chapters focus on the effective half-life of cesium in plants and on how different cultivars are responding in accumulation of cesium. Other key chapters focus on cesium impact on single cells to higher plants and also on remediation measures as well as on basic mechanism used for remedial options and analysis of transfer factors. The book rounds off by contributions on cesium uptake and translocation and its toxicity in plants after the Chernobyl and Fukushima accidents.

Active Interrogation in Nuclear Security - Science, Technology and Systems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Igor Jovanovic, Anna S.... Active Interrogation in Nuclear Security - Science, Technology and Systems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Igor Jovanovic, Anna S. Erickson
R4,682 Discovery Miles 46 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume constitutes the state-of-the-art in active interrogation, widely recognized as indispensable methods for addressing current and future nuclear security needs. Written by a leading group of science and technology experts, this comprehensive reference presents technologies and systems in the context of the fundamental physics challenges and practical requirements. It compares the features, limitations, technologies, and impact of passive and active measurement techniques; describes radiation sources for active interrogation including electron and ion accelerators, intense lasers, and radioisotope-based sources; and it describes radiation detectors used for active interrogation. Entire chapters are devoted to data acquisition and processing systems, modeling and simulation, data interpretation and algorithms, and a survey of working active measurement systems. Active Interrogation in Nuclear Security is structured to appeal to a range of audiences, including graduate students, active researchers in the field, and policy analysts. The first book devoted entirely to active interrogation Presents a focused review of the relevant physics Surveys available technology Analyzes scientific and technology trends Provides historical and policy context Igor Jovanovic is a Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan and has previously also taught at Penn State University and Purdue University. He received his Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley and worked as physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Dr. Jovanovic has made numerous contributions to the science and technology of radiation detection, as well as the radiation sources for use in active interrogation in nuclear security. He has taught numerous undergraduate and graduate courses in areas that include radiation detection, nuclear physics, and nuclear security. At University of Michigan Dr. Jovanovic is the director of Neutron Science Laboratory and is also associated with the Center for Ultrafast Optical Science. Anna Erickson is an Assistant Professor in the Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Program of the G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. Previously, she was a postdoctoral researcher in the Advanced Detectors Group at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Dr. Erickson received her PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a focus on radiation detection for active interrogation applications. Her research interests focus on nuclear non-proliferation including antineutrino analysis and non-traditional detector design and characterization. She teaches courses in advanced experimental detection for reactor and nuclear nonproliferation applications, radiation dosimetry and fast reactor analysis.

Nuclear Engineering (Hardcover): Lindsay Garfield Nuclear Engineering (Hardcover)
Lindsay Garfield
R3,780 R3,262 Discovery Miles 32 620 Save R518 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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