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Sodium Fast Reactors with Closed Fuel Cycle
Contributor(s): Raj, Baldev (Author), Chellapandi, P. (Author), Vasudeva Rao, P. R. (Author)
ISBN: 1466587679     ISBN-13: 9781466587670
Publisher: CRC Press
OUR PRICE:   $266.00  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: April 2015
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BISAC Categories:
- Science | Energy
- Science | Mechanics - Thermodynamics
- Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General
Dewey: 621.483
Physical Information: 2" H x 7.2" W x 10.1" (3.95 lbs) 904 pages
 
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Sodium Fast Reactors with Closed Fuel Cycle delivers a detailed discussion of an important technology that is being harnessed for commercial energy production in many parts of the world. Presenting the state of the art of sodium-cooled fast reactors with closed fuel cycles, this book:

  • Offers in-depth coverage of reactor physics, materials, design, safety analysis, validations, engineering, construction, and commissioning aspects
  • Features a special chapter on allied sciences to highlight advanced reactor core materials, specialized manufacturing technologies, chemical sensors, in-service inspection, and simulators
  • Addresses design essentials with a focus on reactor assembly including core and coolant circuits, fuel handling, instrumentation and control, energy conversion, and containment systems
  • Provides design codes and standards with sufficient background information to ensure a solid understanding of the underlying mechanics
  • Supplies guidelines for concept selection, design, analysis, and validation

Sodium Fast Reactors with Closed Fuel Cycle is a valuable reference for industry professionals involved in the construction of fast-reactor power plants, as well as graduate-level engineering students of the design and development of sodium-cooled fast-reactor systems and components.