Strategic And Policy Issues Raised By The Transition From Thermal To Fast Nuclear Systems

Author : Anonim
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : MINN:31951D02833813H

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Strategic and Policy Issues Raised by the Transition from Thermal to Fast Nuclear Systems by Anonim Pdf

The renewed interest in nuclear energy triggered by concerns about global climate change and security of supply, which could lead to substantial growth in nuclear electricity generation, enhances the attractiveness of fast neutron reactors with closed fuel cycles. Moving from the current fleet of thermal neutron reactors to fast neutron systems will require many decades and extensive RD&D efforts. This book identifies and analyses key strategic and policy issues raised by such a transition, aiming at providing guidance to decision makers on the best approaches for implementing transition scenarios. The topics covered in this book will be of interest to government and nuclear industry policy makers as well as to specialists working on nuclear energy system analyses and advanced fuel cycle issues.

Author : Bahman Zohuri,Patrick McDaniel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319134192

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Thermodynamics In Nuclear Power Plant Systems by Bahman Zohuri,Patrick McDaniel Pdf

This book covers the fundamentals of thermodynamics required to understand electrical power generation systems, honing in on the application of these principles to nuclear reactor power systems. It includes all the necessary information regarding the fundamental laws to gain a complete understanding and apply them specifically to the challenges of operating nuclear plants. Beginning with definitions of thermodynamic variables such as temperature, pressure and specific volume, the book then explains the laws in detail, focusing on pivotal concepts such as enthalpy and entropy, irreversibility, availability, and Maxwell relations. Specific applications of the fundamentals to Brayton and Rankine cycles for power generation are considered in-depth, in support of the book’s core goal- providing an examination of how the thermodynamic principles are applied to the design, operation and safety analysis of current and projected reactor systems. Detailed appendices cover metric and English system units and conversions, detailed steam and gas tables, heat transfer properties, and nuclear reactor system descriptions.

Author : Robert G. Watts
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781439888476

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Engineering Response to Climate Change by Robert G. Watts Pdf

A clear, concise discussion of today's hottest topics in climate change, including adapting to climate change and geo-engineering to mitigate the effects of change, Engineering Response to Climate Change, Second Edition takes on the tough questions of what to do and offers real solutions to the practical problems caused by radical changes in the Ea

Author : X. Yi-chong
Publisher : Springer
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230306332

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Nuclear Energy Development in Asia by X. Yi-chong Pdf

An exploration of how and why Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China and India have initiated and developed nuclear energy programs and what challenges they face today. Were the nuclear programmes driven by the low energy endowment, a desire to pursue international prestige, national security concerns, environmental pollution or economic development?

Author : Bahman Zohuri
Publisher : Springer
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319235370

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Application of Compact Heat Exchangers For Combined Cycle Driven Efficiency In Next Generation Nuclear Power Plants by Bahman Zohuri Pdf

Covers the fundamentals of combined-cycle plants to provide background for understanding the progressive design approaches at the heart of the text Discusses the types of compact heat exchanger surfaces, suggesting novel designs that can be considered for optimal cost effectiveness and maximum energy production Undertakes the thermal analysis of these compact heat exchangers throughout the life cycle, from the design perspective through operational and safety assurance stages This book describes the quest to create novel designs for compact heat exchangers in support of emergent combined cycle nuclear plants. The text opens with a concise explanation of the fundamentals of combined cycles, describing their efficiency impacts on electrical power generation systems. It then covers the implementation of these principles in nuclear reactor power systems, focusing on the role of compact heat exchangers in the combined cycle loop and applying them to the challenges facing actual nuclear power systems. The various types of compact heat exchanger surfaces and designs are given thorough consideration before the author turns his attention to discussing current and projected reactor systems, and how the novel design of these compact heat e xchangers can be applied to innovative designs, operation and safety analyses to optimize thermal efficiency. The book is written at an undergraduate level, but will be useful to practicing engineers and scientists as well.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nuclear energy
ISBN : UCSD:31822036945673

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Nuclear News by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bahman Zohuri
Publisher : Springer
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319155609

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Combined Cycle Driven Efficiency for Next Generation Nuclear Power Plants by Bahman Zohuri Pdf

Introduces the concept of combined cycles for next generation nuclear power plants, explaining how recent advances in gas turbines have made these systems increasingly desirable for efficiency gains and cost-of-ownership reduction. Promulgates modelling and analysis techniques to identify opportunities for increased thermodynamic efficiency and decreased water usage over current Light Water Reactor (LWR) systems. Examines all power conversion aspects, from the fluid exiting the reactor to energy releases into the environment, with special focus on heat exchangers and turbo-machinery. Provides examples of small projects to facilitate nuanced understanding of the theories and implementation of combined-cycle nuclear plants. This book explores combined cycle driven efficiency of new nuclear power plants and describes how to model and analyze a nuclear heated multi-turbine power conversion system operating with atmospheric air as the working fluid. The included studies are intended to identify paths for future work on next generation nuclear power plants (GEN-IV), leveraging advances in natural-gas-fired turbines that enable coupling salt-cooled, helium-cooled, and sodium-cooled reactors to a Nuclear Air-Brayton Combined Cycle (NACC). These reactors provide the option of operating base-load nuclear plants with variable electricity output to the grid using natural gas or stored heat to produce peak power. The author describes overall system architecture, components and detailed modelling results of Brayton-Rankine Combined Cycle power conversion systems and Recuperated Brayton Cycle systems, since they offer the highest overall energy conversion efficiencies. With ever-higher temperatures predicted in GEN-IV plants, this book’s investigation of potential avenues for thermodynamic efficiency gains will be of great interest to nuclear engineers and researchers, as well as power plant operators and students.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03
Category : Europe
ISBN : MINN:31951P01090451K

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The OECD Observer by Anonim Pdf

Author : OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nuclear energy
ISBN : IOWA:31858053101568

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Annual Report by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Pdf

Author : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Europe
ISBN : OSU:32435077033520

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The OECD Observer by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Pdf

Author : Stationery Office (Great Britain)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : International agencies
ISBN : STANFORD:36105064150860

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The Stationery Office Agency Catalogue by Stationery Office (Great Britain) Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1438 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Power resources
ISBN : RUTGERS:39030024691901

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Energy Abstracts for Policy Analysis by Anonim Pdf

Author : Peter Beck
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1853832170

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Prospects and Strategies for Nuclear Power by Peter Beck Pdf

Examining the global strategic energy issues raised by the use of nuclear power, this study argues that uncertainties about future electricity needs and constraints make the option of nuclear power a clear necessity. However, the author points out the problems posed by existing stockpiles of waste and plutonium, as well as the dismantling of old power stations, and states that a new generation of technologies must be produced to reduce these problems.

Author : OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher : Organization for Economic Co-Operation & Development
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Nuclear energy
ISBN : MINN:31951D03399902F

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Trends Towards Sustainability in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Pdf

Interest in expanding nuclear power to cope with rising demand for energy and potential climate change places increased attention on the nuclear fuel cycle and whether significant moves are being taken towards ensuring sustainability over the long term. Future nuclear power programme decisions will be increasingly based on strategic considerations involving the complete nuclear fuel cycle, as illustrated by the international joint projects for Generation IV reactors. Currently, 90% of installed reactors worldwide operate on a once-through nuclear fuel cycle using uranium-oxide fuel. While closing the fuel cycle has been a general aim for several decades, progress towards that goal has been slow. This report reviews developments in the fuel cycle over the past ten years, potential developments over the next decade and the outlook for the longer term. It analyses technological developments and government actions (both nationally and internationally) related to the fuel cycle, and examines these within a set of sustainability parameters in order to identify trends and to make recommendations for further action

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Nuclear agency
ISBN : 9201070160

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Nuclear Power and Sustainable Development by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

Transforming the energy system is at the core of the dedicated sustainable development goal on energy within the new United Nations development agenda. This publication explores the possible contribution of nuclear energy to addressing the issues of sustainable development through a large selection of indicators. It reviews the characteristics of nuclear power in comparison with alternative sources of electricity supply, according to economic, social and environmental pillars of sustainability. The findings summarized in this publication will help the reader to consider, or reconsider, the contribution that can be made by the development and operation of nuclear power plants in contributing to more sustainable energy systems.