Format:
Online-Ressource (114 p.)
ISBN:
9789264103283
Content:
Energy is the power of the world's economies, whose appetite for this commodity is increasing as the leading economies expand and developing economies grow. How to provide the energy demanded while protecting our environment and conserving natural resources is a vital question facing us today
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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Foreword; Introduction; CONTENTS; 1. Overview of Nuclear Energy Today; 2. Basic Principles of Nuclear Energy; Nuclear fission; Basic components of nuclear reactors; Reactor technologies; Nuclear fusion; 3. The Nuclear Fuel Cycle; The front end; The back end; Decommissioning; 4. Management of Radioactive Waste; Radioactive waste types; Waste management principles; Waste management practice; Geological disposal of long-lived waste; Transport; Societal and policy considerations; 5. Nuclear Safety; Basic elements of nuclear safety; Operating experience; Impact of market deregulation on safety
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Safety aspects of future reactors6. Radiological Protection; Scientific and medical background; The radiological protection system and its regulatory basis; Accident response; Accident recovery; 7. The Economics of Nuclear Energy; Costs, risks and liabilities; Competitive aspects; 8. International Nuclear Law and Non-proliferation; International nuclear law; Non-proliferation; 9. Nuclear Energy and Sustainable Development; Energy demand; Nuclear energy and sustainable development; 10. The Future of Nuclear Energy; Alternative uses of nuclear energy; Research and development; Conclusions
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GlossaryFor Further Information; Lists of figures, tables and photo credits
Additional Edition:
9789264103306
Additional Edition:
Print version Nuclear Energy Today
Language:
English
Keywords:
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