Nuclear Reactor Engineering: Reactor systems engineering, Volume 2 [Hardcover]

Samuel Glasstone (Author), Alexander Sesonske (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0412985314 | ISBN-13: 978-0412985317 | Publication Date: January 15, 1994 | Edition: 4th

This classic reference combines broad, yet in-depth coverage of nuclear engineering principles with practical descriptions of their application in the design and operation of nuclear power plants. Published in a two-volume format to accommodate readers' specific interests, the first volume concentrates on the fundamentals of nuclear engineering, while the second explores applications and more advanced topics. In the second volume, Alexander Sesonske draws on his extensive experience in nuclear engineering to investigate state-of-the-art approaches to reactor systems, including computer analysis, assisting the reader in exploiting the potential of information technology in nuclear engineering. We explore energy transport and fuel management and their roles in cost-effective plant design and operation. Sesonske discusses the environmental, health, and safety concerns that are crucial to the continued success and expansion of nuclear power, illustrating risk analysis methods that facilitate reliable assessment and control of hazards. The book also details current and potential innovations in plant design, examining challenges likely to be faced by the nuclear power industry in meeting future energy demands. investigating topics such as reactor systems, cost-effective fuel management, environmental issues, and the design of future plants.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 852 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 4th edition (January 15, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0412985314
• ISBN-13: 978-0412985317
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #787,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good general reference for nuclear reactor design., April 3, 2000

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Mike Walker (Miami, Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nuclear Reactor Engineering: Reactor systems engineering, Volume 2 (Hardcover)

This is a good general reference work regarding nuclear reactor engineering and design, aimed mainly at undergrad. and graduate students in nuclear engineering but also useful to engineerings and physical engineers working with extant reactors. The authors and editors do a good job of covering advances in systems control and related areas up to the 1994 publication of this edition.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book written by Physical chemist and Engineer., March 4, 2002

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Dr. Dheya Al-othmany (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nuclear Reactor Engineering (Hardcover)

Review of the 3rd Edition,
The book is considered one of the great text books and references in the Nuclear field, although it has been written by a Physical Chemist and Chemical Engineer expert from Manhatten project. Both authors had long relations with the U.S. Department of energy. The book stressess more on the mathematical modeling and solutions more than the engineering aspects in the Nuclear Engineering. It's language is of high standard which make it difficult to grasp from students.

Having final answers of the problems at the end would help the students Also, having some internet links to more info will make more valuable source of references.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book written by Physical chemist and Engineer., March 4, 2002

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Dr. Dheya Al-othmany (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nuclear Reactor Engineering (Hardcover)

The book is considered one of the great text books and references in the Nuclear field, although it has been written by a Physical Chemist and Chemical Engineer expert from Manhatten project. Both authors had long relations with the U.S. Department of energy. The book stressess more on the mathematical modeling and solutions more than the engineering aspects in the Nuclear Engineering. It's language is of high standard which make it difficult to grasp from students.
Having final answers of the problems at the end would help the students Also, having some internet links to more info will make more valuable source of references.