Advances in Small Modular Reactors
Technology, Safety, and Economic Viability
- 1st Edition - March 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: Sunil Kumar, Palash Kumar Bhowmik, Piyush Sabharwall
- Language: English
Advances in Small Modular Reactors: Technology, Safety, and Economic Viability explores the transformative potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in advancing sustai… Read more
Description
Description
Advances in Small Modular Reactors: Technology, Safety, and Economic Viability explores the transformative potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in advancing sustainable and efficient energy solutions. Topics explore principles, advanced design techniques, safety protocols, and economic analysis in clean energy solutions. Readers will gain insights into SMR technology advancements, application of Digital Twin, AI, and Machine Learning, and detailed techno-economic analyses and policy evaluations. Sections introduce nuclear power and the role of SMRs in sustainable clean energy solutions while also investigating the fundamentals of thermal-hydraulics in nuclear reactor systems, scaling, and modeling techniques for SMR design and modern instrumentation in SMR technologies.
Additional sections cover modeling applications using CFD, system, and computer codes for SMR development, as well as experimental studies and waste management strategies for small modular reactors. The book then examines safety considerations, economics, and future prospects of SMRs, covering reliability and risk assessment, digital twin technology, techno-economic analysis, policy and regulatory impacts, non-water-cooled SMRs development, and the future horizons in SMR thermal-hydraulics and economic analysis. This is an indispensable resource for graduate and postgraduate students, professional engineers, researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and clean energy enthusiasts.
Additional sections cover modeling applications using CFD, system, and computer codes for SMR development, as well as experimental studies and waste management strategies for small modular reactors. The book then examines safety considerations, economics, and future prospects of SMRs, covering reliability and risk assessment, digital twin technology, techno-economic analysis, policy and regulatory impacts, non-water-cooled SMRs development, and the future horizons in SMR thermal-hydraulics and economic analysis. This is an indispensable resource for graduate and postgraduate students, professional engineers, researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and clean energy enthusiasts.
Key features
Key features
- Examines SMR technology and its contribution to sustainable energy
- Discusses thermal-hydraulic design, safety protocols, and simulation methods
- Explores the use of Digital Twin, AI, and Machine Learning in SMR optimization
- Provides a detailed techno-economic analysis and policy evaluation
Readership
Readership
University students and professors in the field of nuclear engineering, postgraduates and engineers specializing in nuclear and mechanical engineering eager to enhance their understanding of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology and remain updated on the latest advancements in the field
Table of contents
Table of contents
Part One: Foundations and Technology of Small Modular Reactors
1. Introduction to Nuclear Power: A Critical Component of Sustainable Clean Energy
2. Small Modular Reactors: Future of Clean Energy Solution
3. Fundamentals of Thermal-Hydraulics in Nuclear Reactor Systems
4. Scaling and Modeling Techniques for SMR Design
Part Two: Advanced Techniques in SMR Development
5. Modern Instrumentation in SMR Technologies
6. Simulation and Modeling: Application of CFD in SMR Design and Safety
7. System and Computer Codes for SMRs Development
8. Experimental Studies in Nuclear Reactors and SMRs Development
9. Waste Management Strategies for Small Modular Reactors
Part Three: Safety, Economics, and Future Prospects of SMRs
10. Reliability and Risk Assessment of Nuclear Reactors
11. Digital Twin, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in SMR Development
12. Techno-Economic Analysis of Nuclear Projects and SMRs
13. Policy, Regulation, and Market Dynamics Impacting SMR Economics
14. Non-Water-Cooled SMRs Development
15. Future Horizons in SMR Thermal-Hydraulics and Economic Analysis
1. Introduction to Nuclear Power: A Critical Component of Sustainable Clean Energy
2. Small Modular Reactors: Future of Clean Energy Solution
3. Fundamentals of Thermal-Hydraulics in Nuclear Reactor Systems
4. Scaling and Modeling Techniques for SMR Design
Part Two: Advanced Techniques in SMR Development
5. Modern Instrumentation in SMR Technologies
6. Simulation and Modeling: Application of CFD in SMR Design and Safety
7. System and Computer Codes for SMRs Development
8. Experimental Studies in Nuclear Reactors and SMRs Development
9. Waste Management Strategies for Small Modular Reactors
Part Three: Safety, Economics, and Future Prospects of SMRs
10. Reliability and Risk Assessment of Nuclear Reactors
11. Digital Twin, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in SMR Development
12. Techno-Economic Analysis of Nuclear Projects and SMRs
13. Policy, Regulation, and Market Dynamics Impacting SMR Economics
14. Non-Water-Cooled SMRs Development
15. Future Horizons in SMR Thermal-Hydraulics and Economic Analysis
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Sunil Kumar
Dr. Kumar is a distinguished scholar with a diverse educational background, including a BS in Physics from Hindu College, University of Delhi, an M. Tech from the University of Delhi, a Master of Nuclear Energy (MNE) diploma from Ecole Centrale, University of Paris, and a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai. His research experiences at renowned institutions such as CERN in Switzerland and Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics in Germany have led to significant contributions in the field. Noteworthy accomplishments include his work on the Gas Electron Multiplier detector at CERN and the Notch filter at MPIK. Dr. Kumar's research focuses on thermal stratification suppression with applications in various industries, particularly in nuclear power plants. He is an expert in experimental and computational heat and mass transfer, nuclear thermal hydraulics, and aerosol technologies. Additionally, he serves on editorial panels for prestigious journals and has received recognition for his contributions to the thermal and fluids engineering society.
Affiliations and expertise
Texas A&M University, USAPB
Palash Kumar Bhowmik
Dr. Palash Kumar Bhowmik is a staff scientist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) specializing in reactor system thermal-hydraulics design and analysis. With a background in nuclear engineering, he has industry experience in thermal power plants, nuclear research reactors, and oil refineries. Dr. Bhowmik is currently involved in developing test facilities for advanced small modular reactor systems under the DOE's ARDP. He has made significant contributions to over 10 research projects, authored numerous publications, and given invited talks on reactor systems. Dr. Bhowmik serves editorial roles in various journals and mentors students. He is affiliated with IEEE, ASME, and ASNE.
Affiliations and expertise
Idaho National Laboratory (INL), USAPS
Piyush Sabharwall
Piyush Sabharwall, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Staff Nuclear Research Scientist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) with expertise in nuclear engineering, heat transfer, and thermal design. Leading the Microreactor R&D Program at DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy, he contributes to small modular reactors and molten salt reactor technology. Piyush holds a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, master's degrees in renewable energy, engineering management, and nuclear engineering, and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Managing the Irradiation Experiment Thermal Hydraulics Analysis Department at INL, he has published over 320 peer-reviewed articles and authored two books. His strategic partnerships with universities and national laboratories advance science and technology strategies for INL and the DOE. Piyush also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Texas A&M University and the University of Michigan in related disciplines.
Affiliations and expertise
Idaho National Laboratory, USA