Introduction to Nuclear EngineeringThe third edition of this popular book is updated to include a completely revised discussion of reactor technology, an improved discussion of the reactor physics, and a more detailed discussion of basic nuclear physics and models. -- Introduces the basics of the shell model of the nucleus and a beginning discussion of quantum mechanics. -- Discusses both U.S. and non-U.S. reactor designs, as well as advanced reactors. -- Provides for a more detailed understanding of both reactor statics and kinetics. -- Includes updated information on reactor acidents and safety. |
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absorbed absorption accident activity approximately assumed atom average becomes calculations called cell Chapter coefficient collision computed concentration Consider constant containment coolant core critical cross section decay defined density described determined diffusion discussed distance distribution dose effect electron element emitted energy equal equation equivalent Example exposure expression factor fission product flow flux fuel fuel rods function given gives half-life heat important increase infinite integral isotopes known lead less mass material maximum moderator necessary neutrons noted nuclear nuclear power nucleus nuclide occur operating particles percent plant present pressure probability problem radiation radioactive reaction reactivity reactor reasons reduces region released result scattering shield shown in Fig shows Solution steam surface Table temperature thermal thickness unit uranium volume y-rays