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Physics of Nuclear Reactors
A comprehensive reference that links reactor physics, fuel cycle analysis, and shielding with important methods and solutions throughout
P. Mohanakrishnan (Edited by), Om Pal Singh (Edited by), K. Umasankari (Edited by)
9780128224410
Paperback, published 19 May 2021
786 pages, Approx. 150 illustrations
23.4 x 19 x 4.8 cm, 1.52 kg
Physics of Nuclear Reactors presents a comprehensive analysis of nuclear reactor physics. Editors P. Mohanakrishnan, Om Pal Singh, and Kannan Umasankari and a team of expert contributors combine their knowledge to guide the reader through a toolkit of methods for solving transport equations, understanding the physics of reactor design principles, and developing reactor safety strategies. The inclusion of experimental and operational reactor physics makes this a unique reference for those working and researching nuclear power and the fuel cycle in existing power generation sites and experimental facilities. The book also includes radiation physics, shielding techniques and an analysis of shield design, neutron monitoring and core operations. Those involved in the development and operation of nuclear reactors and the fuel cycle will gain a thorough understanding of all elements of nuclear reactor physics, thus enabling them to apply the analysis and solution methods provided to their own work and research. This book looks to future reactors in development and analyzes their status and challenges before providing possible worked-through solutions. Cover image: Kaiga Atomic Power Station Units 1 – 4, Karnataka, India. In 2018, Unit 1 of the Kaiga Station surpassed the world record of continuous operation, at 962 days. Image courtesy of DAE, India.
1. Introduction
2. Nuclear data
3. Types of nuclear reactors
4. Homogeneous reactor and neutron diffusion equation
5. Methods of solving neutron transport equation
6. Fuel burnup, fuel management and fuel cycle physics
7. Nuclear reactor kinetics
8. Nuclear reactor safety
9. Design methods and computer codes
10. Experimental and operational reactor physics
11. Radiation safety and radiation shielding design
12. Nuclear reactors of the future
Subject Areas: Nuclear power & engineering [THK], Nuclear physics [PHN], Health & safety issues [KNXC]
