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1 online resource (xv, 293 pages) : illustrations |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Summary |
This new streamlined text offers a one-semester treatment of the essentials of how the fission nuclear reactor works, the various approaches to the design of reactors, and their safe and efficient operation. The book includes numerous worked-out examples and end-of-chapter questions to help reinforce the knowledge presented. This textbook offers an engineering-oriented introduction to nuclear physics, with a particular focus on how those physics are put to work in the service of generating nuclear-based power, particularly the importance of neutron reactions and neutron behavior. Engineering students will find this applications-oriented approach, with many worked-out examples, more accessible and more meaningful as they aspire to become future nuclear engineers. A clear, general overview of atomic physics from the standpoint of reactor functionality and design, including the sequence of fission reactions and their energy release In-depth discussion of neutron reactions, including neutron kinetics and the neutron energy spectrum, as well as neutron spatial distribution Ample worked-out examples and over 100 end-of-chapter problems Full Solutions Manual. |
| Contents |
1. Nuclear Reactions -- 2. Neutron Interactions -- 3. Neutron Distributions in Energy -- 4. The Power Reactor Core -- 5. Reactor Kinetics -- 6. Spatial Diffusion of Neutrons -- 7. Neutron Distributions in Reactors -- 8. Energy Transport -- 9. Reactivity Feedback -- 10. Long Term Core Behavior -- Appendices -- A. Useful Mathematics -- B. Bessel's Equation and Functions -- C. Derivation of Neutron Diffusion Properties -- D. Fuel Element Heat Transfer -- E. Nuclear Data. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Language |
English. |
| Subject |
Nuclear physics.
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Nuclear physics -- Problems, exercises, etc.
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Physique nucléaire.
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Physique nucléaire -- Problèmes et exercices.
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nuclear physics.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Power Resources -- Nuclear.
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Nuclear physics. (OCoLC)fst01040386
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exercise books.
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Problems and exercises. (OCoLC)fst01423783
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Problems and exercises.
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Problèmes et exercices.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Lewis, E.E. (Elmer Eugene), 1938- Fundamentals of nuclear reactor physics. Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Academic Press, ©2008 9780123706317 0123706319 (DLC) 2008270219 (OCoLC)150330792 |
| ISBN |
9780123706317 |
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0123706319 |
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9780080560434 (electronic bk.) |
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0080560431 (electronic bk.) |
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1281763764 |
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9781281763761 |
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9786611763763 |
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6611763767 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000048130285 |
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CDX 8862726 |
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CHDSB 005985875 |
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DEBBG BV039831481 |
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DEBBG BV042307200 |
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DEBSZ 305035894 |
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NZ1 13068824 |
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AU@ 000075309166 |
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