Introduction to Nuclear Power 2nd edition by Hewitt, John Collier ISBN B0087PBA54 9781560324546

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ISBN 10: B0087PBA54
ISBN 13: 9781560324546
Author: Hewitt, John Collier

 The authors of this text aim to educate the reader on nuclear power and its future potential. It focuses on nuclear accidents such as Chernobyl and Three Mile Island, and their consequences, with the understanding that there are safety lessons to be learned if nuclear power generation is going to be expanded to meet our growing energy needs.

Introduction to Nuclear Power 2nd Table of contents:

• Introduction to Nuclear Power
  1.1. What is Nuclear Power?
  1.2. The Role of Nuclear Power in Energy Production
  1.3. Overview of the Nuclear Power Industry
  1.4. Advantages and Challenges of Nuclear Power
  1.5. Future of Nuclear Energy

• Chapter 1: Basics of Nuclear Physics
  2.1. Atomic Structure and Radiation
  2.2. Nuclear Reactions and Decay
  2.3. Fission and Fusion
  2.4. Neutron Behavior and Chain Reactions
  2.5. Radiation Protection and Measurement

• Chapter 2: Nuclear Reactors
  3.1. Types of Nuclear Reactors
  3.2. Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR)
  3.3. Boiling Water Reactors (BWR)
  3.4. Gas-Cooled Reactors
  3.5. Fast Breeder Reactors
  3.6. Advanced Reactor Designs

• Chapter 3: Nuclear Fuel Cycle
  4.1. Uranium Mining and Enrichment
  4.2. Fuel Fabrication
  4.3. Reactor Operation and Fuel Burnup
  4.4. Spent Fuel Management
  4.5. Reprocessing and Recycling of Nuclear Fuel
  4.6. Nuclear Waste Disposal

• Chapter 4: Nuclear Power Plant Operation
  5.1. Overview of Nuclear Power Plants
  5.2. Reactor Control and Safety Systems
  5.3. Heat Generation and Transfer
  5.4. Turbine and Generator Systems
  5.5. Cooling Systems and Environmental Impact

• Chapter 5: Safety in Nuclear Power
  6.1. Nuclear Safety Principles
  6.2. Reactor Safety and Shutdown Procedures
  6.3. Emergency Preparedness and Response
  6.4. Case Studies in Nuclear Accidents (Chernobyl, Fukushima)
  6.5. Safety Regulations and Oversight Agencies

• Chapter 6: Environmental Impact of Nuclear Power
  7.1. Radiation Release and Environmental Impact
  7.2. Nuclear Plant Effluent and Waste Management
  7.3. Thermal Pollution and Water Use
  7.4. Public Perception of Nuclear Power
  7.5. Sustainability and Carbon Emissions Reduction

• Chapter 7: Nuclear Energy Economics
  8.1. Cost of Nuclear Power Generation
  8.2. Financing Nuclear Power Plants
  8.3. Economic Competitiveness of Nuclear Energy
  8.4. Decommissioning and Waste Management Costs
  8.5. Policy and Government Support

• Chapter 8: Nuclear Power and Global Energy Needs
  9.1. The Role of Nuclear Power in Global Energy Mix
  9.2. Nuclear Power in Developing Countries
  9.3. International Cooperation and Nuclear Technology Transfer
  9.4. Nuclear Proliferation Concerns
  9.5. The Future of Nuclear Power in the Global Market

• Chapter 9: Emerging Trends and Future of Nuclear Power
  10.1. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
  10.2. Fusion Power
  10.3. Advanced Nuclear Technologies and Materials
  10.4. Innovations in Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management
  10.5. The Role of Nuclear Power in a Sustainable Energy Future

• Conclusion: Nuclear Power’s Place in the 21st Century
  11.1. Balancing Risks and Benefits
  11.2. Innovations for a Cleaner, Safer Future
  11.3. Energy Security and Nuclear Power
  11.4. Long-Term Sustainability and the Nuclear Industry
  11.5. Final Thoughts and Challenges Ahead

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