Fast Reactors
A Solution to Fight Against Global Warming

Discusses the advantages and limitations of fast-reactor technology as part of a sustainable energy future

Joel Guidez (Author)

9780128219461, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 21 September 2022

226 pages, Approx. 100 illustrations
23.5 x 19 x 1.5 cm, 0.48 kg

Fast Reactors: A Solution to Fight Against Global Warming presents the current status of fast-reactor nuclear generation technology, with a focus on ecology and sustainability benefits for the future. Author Joel Guidez analyzes past failures and limited deployment reasons to help drive this power generation method forward to a cleaner and more sustainable energy environment. The book covers safety aspects, short-life waste management, multirecycling, and biodiversity preservation to provide a well-rounded reference on the topic.

1. What energy for Homo Sapiens on his planet?
2. What are the advantages of fast reactors?
3. Fast reactors exist, I've met them
4. Analysis of the reasons for the failure to set up sodium fast reactors in the world in 2021
5. What fuel for a fast sodium reactor?
6. Update on the technical state of sodium fast reactors in Europe
7. Molten Salt Fast Reactor (MSR) Update

Subject Areas: Nuclear power & engineering [THK], Nuclear physics [PHN], Health & safety issues [KNXC]