Classic textbook for an introductory course in nuclear reactor analysis that introduces the nuclear engineering student to the basic scientific principles of nuclear fission chain reactions and lays a foundation for the subsequent application of these principles to the nuclear design and analysis of reactor cores. This text introduces the student to the fundamental principles governing nuclear fission chain reactions in a manner that renders the transition to practical nuclear reactor design methods most natural. The authors stress throughout the very close interplay between the nuclear analysis of a reactor core and those nonnuclear aspects of core analysis, such as thermal-hydraulics or materials studies, which play a major role in determining a reactor design.
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Good for the Intermediate Nuclear Engineer Student,
By Ken Naugle (Lynchburg VA (USA)) - See all my reviews
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This book is one of the two "Bibles" of Nuclear Engineering. LaMarsh's "Introduction to Nuclear Engineering" is the other IMHO. For those interested in a broad overview of Nuclear Engineering, it is my opinion that you should start with the LaMarsh book. Duderstadt's book contains a lot more math and can be difficult to follow without some solid math background and a few Nuc Eng courses under your belt. There are a few cases in the book where a series of equations leading to a conclusion skip a few steps. It's not as bad as the old "A=B and from this we see that e = mc2!" joke, but some work is required.That said, this books drawbacks are also its strengths. It has stood the test of time [my copy is over 20 years old] and will probably remain relevant for another 20 years. It is to my knowledge well prepared and error free, and a must-have for anyone interested in nuclear reactor engineering.
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_Nuclear Reactor Analysis_: A Good Place to Start,
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A good, solid, book for a undergraduate student in nuclear engineering or anyone with a physical sciences background who is interested in learning more about nuclear power operations and analysis. Very clear text with plenty of information on topics (i.e., reactor design) that often confuse students. -Mike Walker Thorsvedtt
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Great testbook for Nuclear Reactor Analysis,
By Christie "Myer" (Michigan, US) - See all my reviews
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This is a great introductory textbook for Nuclear Reactor Analysis/ One-Speed diffusion model/Multigroup Diffusion method and core design. It was published a while ago - in 1976, but remains to be one of the best textbook on the topic.
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It has been more than three decades since the first nuclear reactor achieved a critical fission chain reaction beneath the old Stagg Field football stadium at the University of Chicago. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
reactor kinetics equations, fission product buildup, multigroup diffusion equations, clad surface temperature, multigroup constants, fuel centerline temperature, neutron energy dependence, prompt neutron lifetime, thermal disadvantage factors, inhour equation, nonmultiplying material, multigroup equations, prompt jump approximation, core multiplication, linear power density, nuclear reactor analysis, axial flux profile, cross section characterizing, hot channel factors, initial core loading, free proton gas, nuclear reactor core design, core power distribution, modern power reactors, fast neutron spectra Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Van Nostrand, Englewood Cliffs, American Nuclear Society, Nuclear Power Plant Design Analysis, Standard Safety Analysis Report, United States, General Electric, Gulf General Atomic, Mathematical Methods, New Developments, University of Chicago Press, Monte Carlo, Naval Reactors Physics Handbook, Combustion Engineering, Iterative Solution of Elliptic Systems, Proceedings of Conference, Reference Safety Analysis Report, The Technology of Nuclear Reactor Safety, Thermal Analysis of Pressurized Water Reactors, United Kingdom, Westinghouse Nuclear Energy Systems, International Atomic Energy Agency, Oklahoma University Press, Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy New!
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It has been more than three decades since the first nuclear reactor achieved a critical fission chain reaction beneath the old Stagg Field football stadium at the University of Chicago. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
reactor kinetics equations, fission product buildup, multigroup diffusion equations, clad surface temperature, multigroup constants, fuel centerline temperature, neutron energy dependence, prompt neutron lifetime, thermal disadvantage factors, inhour equation, nonmultiplying material, multigroup equations, prompt jump approximation, core multiplication, linear power density, nuclear reactor analysis, axial flux profile, cross section characterizing, hot channel factors, initial core loading, free proton gas, nuclear reactor core design, core power distribution, modern power reactors, fast neutron spectra Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Van Nostrand, Englewood Cliffs, American Nuclear Society, Nuclear Power Plant Design Analysis, Standard Safety Analysis Report, United States, General Electric, Gulf General Atomic, Mathematical Methods, New Developments, University of Chicago Press, Monte Carlo, Naval Reactors Physics Handbook, Combustion Engineering, Iterative Solution of Elliptic Systems, Proceedings of Conference, Reference Safety Analysis Report, The Technology of Nuclear Reactor Safety, Thermal Analysis of Pressurized Water Reactors, United Kingdom, Westinghouse Nuclear Energy Systems, International Atomic Energy Agency, Oklahoma University Press, Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy New!
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- Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Theory by John R. Lamarsh on 9 pages
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- The Theory of Neutron Slowing Down in Nuclear Reactors by Jeol H. Ferziger on page 369, page 370, and page 440
- Mathematical Methods in Physics and Engineering (Dover Books on Engineering) by John W. Dettman on page 226, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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