Nuclear Engineering Handbook, Second Edition

Building upon the success of the first edition, the __Nuclear Engineering Handbook__, __Second Edition__, provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of nuclear power engineering. Consisting of chapters written by leading experts, this volume spans a wide range of topics in the areas of nuclear power reactor design and operation, nuclear fuel cycles, and radiation detection. Plant safety issues are addressed, and the economics of nuclear power generation in the 21st century are presented. The Second Edition also includes full coverage of Generation IV reactor designs, and new information on MRS technologies, small modular reactors, and fast reactors. Content: Section I Introduction: Nuclear Power ReactorsHistorical Development of Nuclear PowerKenneth D. KokPressurized Water ReactorsRichard SchreiberBoiling Water ReactorsKevin TheriaultHeavy Water ReactorsAlistar I. Miller, John Luxat, Edward G. Price, Romney B. Duffey, and Paul J. FehrenbachHigh-Temperature Gas-Cooled Thermal ReactorsChris Ellis and Arkal ShenoyIntegrated Fast Reactor: PRISMMaria Pfeffer, Scott Pfeffer, Eric Loewen, Brett Dooies, and Brian TriplettMSR Technology BasicsDavid LeBlancSmall Modular ReactorsRichard R. Schultz and Kenneth D. KokGeneration IV TechnologiesEdwin A. Harvego and Richard R. SchultzSection II Introduction: Nuclear Fuel CycleNuclear Fuel ResourcesStephen W. KiddUranium EnrichmentNathan (Nate) Hurt and Kenneth D. KokNuclear Fuel FabricationMclean T. MachutSpent Fuel StorageKristopher W. CummingsNuclear Fuel RecyclingPatricia Paviet and Michael F. SimpsonHWR Fuel CyclesPaul J. Fehrenbach and Alistar I. MillerWaste Disposal: Transuranic Waste, High-Level Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel, and Low-Level Radioactive WasteKenneth D. Kok, Joseph Heckman, and Murthy DevarakondaRadioactive Materials TransportationKurt ColbornDecontamination and DecommissioningCidney B. VothSection III Introduction: Related Engineering and Analytical ProcessesRisk Assessment and Safety Analysis for Commercial Nuclear ReactorsYehia F. KhalilNuclear Safety of Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated Nuclear FacilitiesArlen R. SchadeNeutronicsRonald E. PeveyHeat Transfer, Thermal Hydraulic, and Safety AnalysisShripad T. RevankarThermodynamics and Power CyclesPeter D. FriedmanEconomics of Nuclear PowerJay F. Kunze and Edward S. LumRadiation ProtectionMark R. LedouxHealth Effects of Low Level RadiationJay F. Kunze Building upon the success of the first edition, the Nuclear Engineering Handbook , Second Edition , provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of nuclear power engineering. Consisting of chapters written by leading experts, this volume spans a wide range of topics in the areas of nuclear power reactor design and operation, nuclear fuel cycles, and radiation detection. Plant safety issues are addressed, and the economics of nuclear power generation in the 21 st century are presented. The Second Edition also includes full coverage of Generation IV reactor designs, and new information on MRS technologies, small modular reactors, and fast reactors.