Nuclear power / J. Wood.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wood, J. (Janet)

Contributor:

Institution of Engineering and Technology.

Series:

IET power and energy series ; 52.

IET power and energy series ; 52

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuclear reactors.

Nuclear power plants.

Nuclear energy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (251 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This new and exciting title is the first of 4 new look books in the ""Power"" series, which are aimed at industry professionals rather than academics. ""Nuclear Power"" explains in detail how nuclear power works, its costs, benefits as part of the electricity supply system and examines its record. The book covers the debate of is it expensive, dangerous and inflexible? Or is nuclear power an opportunity to invest in a long-term large scale electricity source that will assist to win the battle against climate change? There will be broad market interest in this book and has been written for gene

Contents:

Contents; 1 The history of nuclear fission; 2 Reactor designs; 3 Nuclear safety and three major accidents; 4 Operating experience; 5 Fuelling the reactor; 6 Privatising the UK nuclear industry; 7 A new nuclear programme for the UK?; 8 New reactor designs; 9 Future reactor designs; 10 The development of fusion; Glossary; Further reading; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-97119-7

9786611971199

0-86341-988-7

OCLC:

437247420