Originally published in 1979, written at a time when the world stood on the brink of (another) energy crisis, this book argued that an alternative primary fuel had to be found and that the answer lay in the exploitation of nuclear fission. The book s...Daugiau...
The author assesses four historical examples of technology governancenuclear technology, the Internet, encryption products, and genetic engineeringto identify lessons for governance of artificial intelligence. The au...Daugiau...
The thrilling and terrifying seventy-year story of the physics that deciphered the atom and created the hydrogen bomb Although Henri Becquerel didnt know it at the time, he changed history in 1895 when he left photographic plates and some uranium r...Daugiau...
This open access book considers the role of uncertainty in the design and development of large-scale engineering systems. The focus of the book is the safe behaviour of nuclear power plants in both routine operations and in incident situations. Th...Daugiau...
This book highlights the fundamentals and advances in measurement science and technology applied in nuclear power engineering. Inspection of main parameters is an essential part of the operation and control of nuclear power plants. Measurem...Daugiau...
(Išleidimo metai: 01-Jan-2025, Hardback, Leidėjas: ISTE Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781789451863)
As a low carbon energy source, nuclear energy plays a reinforced role in a sustainable electricity mix. However, strengthening the share of nuclear energy implies the guarantee of safe, long-term operation of current systems and potentially the fo...Daugiau...
This book covers introductory subjects including fundamental principles of nuclear reactions with neutrons, fundamentals of nuclear fission chain reactions, basic concepts of criticality, and static characteristics based on diffusion approximation in...Daugiau...
Several emerging application areas are driving a revival in nuclear engineering, including new nuclear reactor designs (advanced water-cooled reactors, small modular reactors, and microreactors) and their various applications beyond electricity pr...Daugiau...
(Išleidimo metai: 02-Dec-2024, Hardback, Leidėjas: John Wiley & Sons Inc, ISBN-13: 9781394283552)
Essential guide to analyzing nuclear energy systems, with focus on reactor physics, fuel cycle, system dynamics, thermal-hydraulics, and economics. Nuclear Reactor Physics and Engineering highlights efforts in utilizing low enrich...Daugiau...
Fusion Energy Technology R&D Priorities examines the current landscape of fusion technology. With a focus on technological advances, the book considers technical challenges and priorities to further the development of fusion research. Begin...Daugiau...
The Nuclear Chronicles: Design Research on the Landscapes of the US Nuclear Highway leverages fictional design narratives as devices for discussing the impact of nuclear technology within the territory of the western United States. Storytelling regis...Daugiau...
This book refers to important historical landmarks of the discovery of radioactive elements, subatomic particles, and nuclear reactions and the role they played in the development of the atomic bomb; emphasizes the world warrant to not proliferate n...Daugiau...
(Išleidimo metai: 04-Oct-2024, Hardback, Leidėjas: Institute of Physics Publishing, ISBN-13: 9780750360678)
Generation IV nuclear reactors are designed to be safe, economical and to produce minimal radioactive waste material. The present book reviews the various categories of Generation IV reactors and their applications....Daugiau...
Chronicles the history of Sandia National Laboratories, from its original, weapons-centered mission during World War II to its current role at the forefront of innovation in a broad range of security-related issues-- Sandiaepitom...Daugiau...
(Išleidimo metai: 31-Aug-2024, Hardback, Leidėjas: Springer London Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781846284953)
Sintering is a manufacturing technique that has existed for centuries to make bricks, china and pottery and is now increasingly used to produce a wide range of high-tech materials and products. Modern modeling techniques are now being employed to imp...Daugiau...
Lee Riedinger, Allen Ekkebus, William Bugg, D. Ray Smith
(Išleidimo metai: 30-Jun-2024, Hardback, Leidėjas: University of Tennessee Press, ISBN-13: 9781621906544)
The bombing of Pearl Harbor set off a chain of events that included the race to beat German scientists to build the atomic bomb. A tiny hamlet tucked away in the southern Appalachians proved an unlikely linchpin to win the race. The Manhattan Pr...Daugiau...
This book attempts to look into the genesis of security culture as a concept which emerged with the recognition of the role of the human factor in the context of security. It traces the rapid evolution of security culture into a multi-functional d...Daugiau...
This book introduces novel approaches and practical examples of autonomous nuclear power plants that minimize operator intervention. Autonomous nuclear power plants with artificial intelligence presents a framework to enable nuclear power...Daugiau...
