Wet-steam turbines for nuclear power plants / Alexander S. Leyzerovich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leĭzerovich, A. Sh. (Aleksandr Shaulovich)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Boiling water reactors--Equipment and supplies.

Boiling water reactors.

Steam-turbines.

Physical Description:

xxxv, 456 p. : ill.

Edition:

1st American ed.

Place of Publication:

Tulsa, Okla. : PennWell Corp., 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

As traditional fossil fuels are depleted and world demand for power increases, nuclear-generated electricity has a strong future. This volume by a world-renowned scientist should be a must-read for all nuclear power plant personnel. With the widespread deployment of wet-steam turbines at nuclear power plants worldwide, readily available information on operations and maintenance is a critical factor. Wet-Steam Turbines for Nuclear Power Plants presents in-depth information essential for plant operators and managers. This book explains in clear, but detailed language, the design process by the world's leading wet-steam turbine manufacturers. It also gives readers comprehensive instruction on the subtleties of operation and maintenance of these complex components.

Notes:

Title from title screen.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-61583-971-2