Nuclear energy : an introduction to the concepts, systems, and applications of nuclear processes

Nuclear Energy is one of the most popular texts ever published on basic nuclear physics, systems, and applications of nuclear energy. This newest edition continues the tradition of offering a holistic treatment of everything the undergraduate engineering student needs to know in a clear and accessib...

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Main Authors: Murray, Raymond L., 1920-2011, (Author), Holbert, Keith E., (Author)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Amsterdam : Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann, [2015]
Edition: Seventh edition.
Subjects:
Nuclear engineering.
Nuclear energy.
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electronic books
ISBN: 9780124166547
0124166547
9780124166363
0124166369
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 550 pages) : illustrations

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245 1 0 |a Nuclear energy :  |b an introduction to the concepts, systems, and applications of nuclear processes /  |c Raymond L. Murray, Keith E. Holbert. 
250 |a Seventh edition. 
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504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index. 
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520 |a Nuclear Energy is one of the most popular texts ever published on basic nuclear physics, systems, and applications of nuclear energy. This newest edition continues the tradition of offering a holistic treatment of everything the undergraduate engineering student needs to know in a clear and accessible way. The book presents a comprehensive overview of radioactivity, radiation protection, nuclear reactors, waste disposal, and nuclear medicine. The seventh edition is restructured into three parts: Basic Concepts, Nuclear Power (including new chapters on nuclear power plants and introduction to reactor theory), and Radiation and Its Uses. Part Two in particular has been updated with current developments, including a new section on Reactor Safety and Security (with a discussion of the Fukushima Diiachi accident); updated information on naval and space propulsion; and revised and updated information on radioactive waste storage, transportation, and disposal. Part Three features new content on biological effects of radiation, radiation standards, and radiation detection. Coverage of energy economics integrated into appropriate chapters. More worked examples and end of chapter exercises. Updated final chapter on nuclear explosions for current geopolitical developments. 
505 0 |a Front Cover -- Nuclear Energy: An Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Preface -- Part I: Basic concepts -- Chapter 1: Energy -- 1.1. Forces and energy -- 1.2. Units of measure -- 1.3. Thermal energy -- 1.4. Radiant energy -- 1.5. The equivalence of matter and energy -- 1.6. Energy and the world -- 1.7. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 2: Atoms and nuclei -- 2.1. Atomic theory -- 2.2. Gases -- 2.3. The atom and light -- 2.4. Laser beams -- 2.5. Nuclear structure -- 2.6. Sizes and masses of nuclei -- 2.7. Binding energy -- 2.8. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 3: Radioactivity -- 3.1. Nuclear stability -- 3.2. Radioactive decay -- 3.3. The decay law -- 3.4. Radioactive chains -- 3.4.1. Buildup and decay -- 3.4.2. Compound decay -- 3.4.3. Serial decay chains -- 3.5. Measurement of half-life -- 3.6. Summary -- Reference -- Further reading -- Chapter 4: Nuclear processes -- 4.1. Transmutation of elements -- 4.2. Energy conservation -- 4.3. Momentum conservation -- 4.4. Reaction rates -- 4.5. Particle attenuation -- 4.6. Neutron cross sections -- 4.7. Neutron migration -- 4.8. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 5: Radiation and materials -- 5.1. Ionizing radiation -- 5.2. Light charged particle interactions -- 5.3. Heavy charged particle stopping by matter -- 5.4. Gamma-ray interactions with matter -- 5.4.1. Photon-electron scattering -- 5.4.2. Photoelectric effect -- 5.4.3. Electron-positron pair production -- 5.4.4. Photon attenuation -- 5.5. Neutron reactions -- 5.6. Radiation effects and damage -- 5.7. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 6: Fission -- 6.1. The fission process -- 6.2. Energy considerations -- 6.3. By-products of fission -- 6.4. Energy from nuclear fuels -- 6.5. Summary. 
505 8 |a 12.10. Detectors and counterterrorism -- 12.11. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 13: Information from isotopes -- 13.1. Stable and radioactive isotopes -- 13.2. Tracer techniques -- 13.3. Radiopharmaceuticals -- 13.4. Medical imaging -- 13.5. Radioimmunoassay -- 13.6. Radiometric dating -- 13.7. Neutron activation analysis -- 13.8. Radiography -- 13.9. Radiation gauges -- 13.10. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 14: Useful radiation effects -- 14.1. Medical treatment -- 14.2. Radiation preservation of food -- 14.3. Sterilization of medical supplies -- 14.4. Pathogen reduction -- 14.5. Crop mutations -- 14.6. Insect control -- 14.7. Applications in chemistry -- 14.8. Transmutation doping of semiconductors -- 14.9. Neutrons in fundamental physics -- 14.10. Neutrons in biological studies -- 14.11. Research with synchrotron X-rays -- 14.12. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Part III: Nuclear power -- Chapter 15: Isotope separators -- 15.1. Mass spectrograph -- 15.2. Gaseous diffusion separator -- 15.3. Gas centrifuge -- 15.4. Uranium enrichment -- 15.5. Laser isotope separation -- 15.6. Separation of deuterium -- 15.7. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 16: Neutron chain reactions -- 16.1. Criticality and multiplication -- 16.2. Multiplication factors -- 16.3. Fast reactor criticality -- 16.4. Thermal reactor criticality -- 16.5. Four factor formula parameters -- 16.6. Neutron flux and reactor power -- 16.7. The natural reactor -- 16.8. Summary -- Reference -- Further reading -- Chapter 17: Nuclear heat energy -- 17.1. Methods of heat transmission -- 17.2. Fuel element conduction and convection -- 17.3. Temperature distributions through a reactor -- 17.4. Steam generation and electrical power production -- 17.5. Waste heat rejection -- 17.6. Summary -- Reference -- Further reading. 
505 8 |a Chapter 18: Nuclear power plants -- 18.1. Reactor types -- 18.1.1. Purpose -- 18.1.2. Neutron energy -- 18.1.3. Moderator and coolant -- 18.1.4. Fuel -- 18.1.5. Arrangement -- 18.1.6. Structural materials -- 18.2. Power reactors -- 18.3. Power plant economics -- 18.4. Light water reactors -- 18.5. Other generation ii reactors -- 18.6. Generation iii() reactors -- 18.7. Small modular reactors -- 18.8. Generation iv reactors -- 18.9. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 19: Reactor theory introduction -- 19.1. The diffusion equation -- 19.2. Diffusion equation solutions -- 19.3. Reactor criticality -- 19.4. Heterogeneous reactor -- 19.5. Multigroup diffusion theory -- 19.6. Summary -- Further reading -- Chapter 20: Time-dependent reactor behavior -- 20.1. Neutron population growth -- 20.2. Reactor kinetics -- 20.3. Reactivity feedback -- 20.4. Reactor control -- 20.5. Fission product poisons -- 20.6. Fuel burnup -- 20.7. Summary -- Further reading -- Chapter 21: Reactor safety and security -- 21.1. Safety considerations -- 21.2. Assurance of safety -- 21.3. The nuclear regulatory commission -- 21.4. Emergency core cooling and containment -- 21.5. Probabilistic risk assessment -- 21.6. The three mile island accident and lessons learned -- 21.7. Institute of nuclear power operations -- 21.8. The chernobyl accident -- 21.9. The fukushima daiichi accident -- 21.10. Philosophy of safety -- 21.11. Nuclear security -- 21.12. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 22: Nuclear propulsion and remote power -- 22.1. Reactors for naval propulsion -- 22.2. Space reactors -- 22.3. Radioisotopic power -- 22.4. Future nuclear space applications -- 22.5. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 23: Radioactive waste disposal -- 23.1. The nuclear fuel cycle -- 23.2. Waste classification -- 23.3. Spent fuel storage. 
505 8 |a 23.4. Transportation -- 23.5. Reprocessing -- 23.6. High-level waste disposal -- 23.7. Low-level waste generation, treatment, and disposal -- 23.8. Environmental restoration of defense sites -- 23.9. Nuclear power plant decommissioning -- 23.10. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 24: Nuclear energy future -- 24.1. Components of electrical power cost -- 24.2. Nuclear power stagnation -- 24.3. Nuclear power renaissance -- 24.4. World energy use -- 24.5. Nuclear energy and sustainable development -- 24.6. Greenhouse effect and global climate change -- 24.7. International nuclear power -- 24.7.1. Western Europe -- 24.7.2. Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union -- 24.7.3. The Far East -- 24.7.4. Other countries -- 24.8. Desalination -- 24.9. The hydrogen economy -- 24.10. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 25: Breeder reactors -- 25.1. The concept of breeding -- 25.2. Isotope production and consumption -- 25.3. The fast breeder reactor -- 25.4. Integral fast reactor -- 25.5. Breeding and uranium resources -- 25.6. Recycling and breeding -- 25.7. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 26: Fusion reactors -- 26.1. Comparison of fusion reactions -- 26.2. Requirements for practical fusion reactors -- 26.3. Magnetic confinement machines -- 26.4. Inertial confinement machines -- 26.5. Other fusion concepts -- 26.6. Prospects for fusion -- 26.7. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 27: Nuclear weapons -- 27.1. Nuclear power versus nuclear weapons -- 27.2. Nuclear explosives -- 27.3. The prevention of nuclear war -- 27.4. Nonproliferation and safeguards -- 27.5. IAEA inspections -- 27.6. Production of tritium -- 27.7. Management of weapons uranium and plutonium -- 27.8. Summary -- References -- Further reading -- Appendix A: Reference information and data. 
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