Sodium fast reactors with closed fuel cycle / Baldev Raj, P. Chellapandi, P.R. Vasudeva Rao.
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-dept...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boca Raton :
CRC Press,
[2015]
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| Summary: | 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. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781466587694 1466587695 |