The Nuclear Fuel of Pressurized Water Reactors and Fast Neutron Reactors

The Nuclear Fuel of Pressurized Water Reactors and Fast Neutron Reactors
Author: Henri Bailly
Publisher: Lavoisier
Total Pages: 642
Release: 1999-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781898298571

This text discusses the design, manufacture and behaviour of nuclear fuel in pressurized water reactors (PWR) and fast reactors (FR). It reflects the knowledge of the French Agency for Nuclear Power (CEA) and other specialized companies in the field.

Super Light Water Reactors and Super Fast Reactors

Super Light Water Reactors and Super Fast Reactors
Author: Yoshiaki Oka
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 664
Release: 2010-07-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1441960341

Super Light Water Reactors and Super Fast Reactors provides an overview of the design and analysis of nuclear power reactors. Readers will gain the understanding of the conceptual design elements and specific analysis methods of supercritical-pressure light water cooled reactors. Nuclear fuel, reactor core, plant control, plant stand-up and stability are among the topics discussed, in addition to safety system and safety analysis parameters. Providing the fundamentals of reactor design criteria and analysis, this volume is a useful reference to engineers, industry professionals, and graduate students involved with nuclear engineering and energy technology.

Nuclear Reactor Kinetics and Plant Control

Nuclear Reactor Kinetics and Plant Control
Author: Yoshiaki Oka
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2013-03-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 4431541950

Understanding time-dependent behaviors of nuclear reactors and the methods of their control is essential to the operation and safety of nuclear power plants. This book provides graduate students, researchers, and engineers in nuclear engineering comprehensive information on both the fundamental theory of nuclear reactor kinetics and control and the state-of-the-art practice in actual plants, as well as the idea of how to bridge the two. The first part focuses on understanding fundamental nuclear kinetics. It introduces delayed neutrons, fission chain reactions, point kinetics theory, reactivity feedbacks, and related measurement techniques. The second part helps readers to grasp the theories and practice of nuclear power plant control. It introduces control theory, nuclear reactor stability, and the operation and control of existing nuclear power plants such as a typical pressurized water reactor, a typical boiling water reactor, the prototype fast breeder reactor Monju, and the high-temperature gas-cooled test reactor (HTTR). Wherever possible, the design and operation data for these plants are provided.

Status of Fast Reactor Research and Technology Development

Status of Fast Reactor Research and Technology Development
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Fast reactors
ISBN: 9781523130191

"Based on a recommendation from the Technical Working Group on Fast Reactors, this publication is a regular update of previous publications on fast reactor technology. The publication provides comprehensive and detailed information on the technology of fast neutron reactors. The focus is on practical issues that are useful to engineers, scientists, managers, university students and professors. The main issues of discussion are experience in design, construction, operation and decommissioning, various areas of research and development, engineering, safety and national strategies, and public acceptance of fast reactors. In the summary the reader will find national strategies, international initiatives on innovative (i.e. Generation IV) systems and an assessment of public acceptance as related to fast reactors."--Résumé de l'éditeur.

Thermal Hydraulics Aspects of Liquid Metal Cooled Nuclear Reactors

Thermal Hydraulics Aspects of Liquid Metal Cooled Nuclear Reactors
Author: Ferry Roelofs
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2018-11-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0081019815

Thermal Hydraulics Aspects of Liquid Metal cooled Nuclear Reactors is a comprehensive collection of liquid metal thermal hydraulics research and development for nuclear liquid metal reactor applications. A deliverable of the SESAME H2020 project, this book is written by top European experts who discuss topics of note that are supplemented by an international contribution from U.S. partners within the framework of the NEAMS program under the U.S. DOE. This book is a convenient source for students, professionals and academics interested in liquid metal thermal hydraulics in nuclear applications. In addition, it will also help newcomers become familiar with current techniques and knowledge. - Presents the latest information on one of the deliverables of the SESAME H2020 project - Provides an overview on the design and history of liquid metal cooled fast reactors worldwide - Describes the challenges in thermal hydraulics related to the design and safety analysis of liquid metal cooled fast reactors - Includes the codes, methods, correlations, guidelines and limitations for liquid metal fast reactor thermal hydraulic simulations clearly - Discusses state-of-the-art, multi-scale techniques for liquid metal fast reactor thermal hydraulics applications

Storage and Hybridization of Nuclear Energy

Storage and Hybridization of Nuclear Energy
Author: Hitesh Bindra
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2018-11-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128139765

Storage and Hybridization of Nuclear Energy: Techno-economic Integration of Renewable and Nuclear Energy provides a unique analysis of the storage and hybridization of nuclear and renewable energy. Editor Bindra and his team of expert contributors present various global methodologies to obtain the techno-economic feasibility of the integration of storage or hybrid cycles in nuclear power plants. Aimed at those studying, researching and working in the nuclear engineering field, this book offers nuclear reactor technology vendors, nuclear utilities workers and regulatory commissioners a very unique resource on how to access reliable, flexible and clean energy from variable-generation. - Presents a unique view on the technologies and systems available to integrate renewables and nuclear energy - Provides insights into the different methodologies and technologies currently available for the storage of energy - Includes case studies from well-known experts working on specific integration concepts around the world

Thorium Fuel Cycle

Thorium Fuel Cycle
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Provides a critical review of the thorium fuel cycle: potential benefits and challenges in the thorium fuel cycle, mainly based on the latest developments at the front end of the fuel cycle, applying thorium fuel cycle options, and at the back end of the thorium fuel cycle.

Challenges for Coolants in Fast Neutron Spectrum Systems

Challenges for Coolants in Fast Neutron Spectrum Systems
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2020-07-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9789201078209

This publication evaluates the different coolant options considered for nuclear applications with a fast neutron spectrum (i.e. fusion, fission and accelerators), compiles the latest information in the field and identifies research needs.