Introduction to nuclear reactor physics

✍ Scribed by Masterson, Robert

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2018
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 1108
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

"INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR REACTOR PHYSICS is the most comprehensive, modern and readable textbook for this course/module. It explains reactors, fuel cycles, radioisotopes, radioactive materials, design, and operation. Chain reaction and fission reactor concepts are presented, plus advanced coverage including neutron diffusion theory. The diffusion equation, Fisk's Law, and steady state/time-dependent reactor behavior. Numerical and analytical solutions are also covered. The text has full color illustrations throughout, and a wide range of student learning features."--Provided by publisher.  Read more...

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Preface
P.1 Overview of This Book
P.2 Topics Covered: Reactor Physics, Reactor Dynamics, and Nuclear Particle Transport
P.2.1 Basic Reactor Physics
P.2.2 Reactor Dynamics and Nuclear Particle Transport
P.3 Sources of Nuclear Data
P.4 Other Important Topics
P.5 Neutron Transport Theory and the Monte Carlo Method
P.6 Topics of Historical Interest to Nuclear Scientists and Engineers
P.7 Relationship of This Book to Its Companion Book
P.8 Potential for Course and Curriculum Customization. P.9 Modularity, Cost Effectiveness, and FlexibilityCredits and Acknowledgments
Author
Chapter 1: Nuclear Power in the World Today
1.1 Popular Types of Reactors and Their Design Characteristics
1.2 Number of Power Reactors in the World Today
1.3 Power Reactor Architectures
1.4 Power Reactors and Their Design Parameters
1.5 Schematic of a Nuclear Power Plant
1.6 Coolants Used in Nuclear Power Plants
1.7 Types of Nuclear Reactor Fuel
1.8 Properties of Nuclear Fuel
1.9 Reactor Pressure Vessels and Their Properties
1.10 Thermal Energy Production from Nuclear Fuel Rods. 1.11 Fuel Rod Cladding1.12 Nuclear Fuel Assemblies
1.13 PWR, BWR, and LMFBR Fuel Assemblies
1.14 Number of Fuel Rods in a Reactor Fuel Assembly
1.15 Fuel Rods in Square Fuel Assemblies
1.16 Fuel Rods in Hexagonal Fuel Assemblies
1.17 Other Fuel Assemblies: CANDU Fuel Assemblies
1.18 Characteristics of Reactor Fuel Assemblies
1.19 Design Parameters for Reactor Fuel Assemblies
1.20 Characteristics of Reactor Cores
1.21 Core Composition
1.22 Lattice Geometries
1.23 Unit Cells
1.24 The Infinite Lattice Approximation
1.25 Accounting for the Fuel-to-Cladding Gap. 1.26 Fuel Assembly Loading Schemes1.27 Reactor Refueling Cycles
1.28 An Overview of Nuclear Fuel Management
1.29 Core Loading Patterns
1.30 Ways to Measure the Amount of Nuclear Fuel That Has Been Burned
1.31 Alternative Ways for Measuring the Burnup of the Fuel
1.32 Other Important Nuclear Reactor Properties (Power Density and Thermal Efficiency)
1.33 Power Density
1.34 Thermal Efficiency
1.35 Control Rods and Their Function
1.36 Comparing PWR Control Rods and BWR Control Rods
1.37 Use of the Scram Button and the Word SCRAM
1.38 Maintaining the Criticality of the Core over Time. 1.39 Electrical Generating Systems in a Nuclear Power Plant1.40 Steam Generators in Nuclear Power Plants
1.41 Steam Turbines
1.42 Steam Generator and Steam Turbine Pairing
1.43 Electrical Generators
1.44 Common Measurements of Electrical Energy Production
1.45 Reviewing What We Have Just Learned
References
Books and Textbooks
Web References
Questions for the Student
Exercises for the Student
Chapter 2: Neutrons and Other Important Particles of Reactor Physics
2.1 Reactor Physics and the Study of the Neutron
2.1.1 Nuclear Particles and Particle Types.

✦ Subjects

Nuclear reactors;Nuclear physics;Nuclear power plants;TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Mechanical