Hybrid Nuclear Energy Systems
A Sustainable Solution for the 21st Century
- 1st Edition - January 30, 2021
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Author: Michael F. Keller
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 4 1 0 7 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 4 1 0 8 - 0
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Request a sales quoteHybrid Nuclear Energy Systems: A Sustainable Solution for the 21st Century provides practical insights on the environmental impact of the hybrid systems discussed, as well as important technical, economic, licensing and safety considerations. This book acts as a guide for the implementation of hybrid energy systems and authoritatively compares the benefits and possible downfalls of each technology. This enables the reader to analyze their own setting or research and evaluate the most economical and effective solution. Energy engineering researchers and professional engineers will benefit from the practical and technical approach of this book.
This book will also benefit regulators and economists who will gain a clear understanding of how a hybrid system is not only designed, but also how societies will benefit from a cleaner and more abundant energy source.
- Provides a comprehensive analysis of hybrid energy systems and their associated benefits and possible shortcomings
- Provides the latest technical, environmental, economic, safety and regulatory research
- Ranks key energy production methods against novel hybrid systems to highlight possibilities
Post-graduate students and researchers in energy/nuclear engineering/hybrid systems; energy professionals; regulators considering/developing integrated systems; the financial community; local government officials
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface of the Series Editor
- Preface
- Disclaimer
- Terminology
- Introduction: Energy
- /Problems
- Chapter One: Overview
- Abstract
- Historical perspective
- Innovation
- Hybrid Vision
- Hybrid Mission
- Hybrid Key Features
- Chapter Two: Background
- Abstract
- Historical perspective
- Power
- Power
- Power
- Power
- Power
- Power
- Grid Characteristics
- Chapter Three: Combinations
- Abstract
- Historical perspective
- Nuclear Hybrid
- The Hybrid
- The Hybrid
- The Hybrid
- The Hybrid
- End-Notes
- Chapter Four: Uses
- Abstract
- Historical perspective
- Chapter Five: Environment
- Abstract
- Historical perspective
- Summary
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Rankings
- Rankings
- End Notes
- Chapter Six: Financial
- Abstract
- Historical perspective
- Chapter Seven: Technical
- Abstract
- Historical perspective
- Engineered Qualities
- Plant Overview
- Cycle Overview
- Elevation Overview
- Plot Overview
- Reactor System
- Reactor
- Reactor
- Reactor
- Reactor
- Heat Exchangers
- Control
- He Turbo-Machinery
- He Turbo-Machinery
- Turbo-Machinery
- Electrical Overview
- Readiness
- Thermal Cycle
- Thermal Cycle
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrast
- Rankings
- Rankings
- End Notes
- End Notes
- End Notes
- End Notes
- End Notes
- End Notes
- Chapter Eight: Safety
- Abstract
- Historical perspective
- Overview
- Summary
- In-depth Protection
- Key Capabilities
- Core Cooling Methods
- Reactor Heat Removal
- Decay Heat Removal
- Decay Heat Removal
- Passive Barriers
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrasts
- Contrast
- Contrast
- Contrast
- Contrast
- Contrast
- Rankings
- Rankings
- Chapter Nine: Licensing
- Abstract
- Historical perspective1
- Chapter Ten: Advanced Reactor Issues
- Abstract
- Historical perspective
- Overview
- Development
- Development
- The Department of Energy
- Overregulation
- Overregulation
- Overregulation
- Overregulation
- Overregulation
- Overregulation
- Overregulation
- Last Fatal Flaw
- Strategic Threat
- End Notes
- End Notes
- End Notes
- End Notes
- End Notes
- Chapter Eleven: Status
- Abstract
- Historical perspective
- Poised to Move Ahead
- Path Forward
- Chapter Twelve: Conclusion
- Abstract
- Historical perspective
- Appendix A: Ranking and Grading
- Appendix B: Safety classes
- Safety Classes
- Safety Classes
- Safety Classes
- Safety Classes
- Safety Classes
- Appendix C: Pollutants
- Pollutants
- Pollutants
- Pollutants
- Appendix D: Gas reactors
- Gas Reactors
- Gas Reactors
- Gas Reactors
- Gas Reactors
- Gas Reactors
- Gas Reactors
- Gas Reactors
- Gas Reactors
- Appendix E: NRC Safety Goals
- NRC Safety Goals
- Appendix F: Hybrid/All-Nuclear
- Hybrid All Nuclear
- Hybrid/Enhanced Coal-gas
- Hybrid/Enhanced Coal-Gas
- Hybrid/ All-Nuclear
- Hybrid/ All-Nuclear
- Appendix G: Hybrid Principal Design Criteria
- Introduction
- Criteria
- Appendix H: Key Summaries
- Appendix I: DOE Shortcomings and Remedies
- Appendix J: Quality Assurance Policy
- Hybrid Quality Assurance Programmatic Policy Preamble
- I. Organization
- II. Program
- III. Design Control
- III. Design Control (continued)
- IV. Procurement Control
- V. Instructions, Procedures, and Drawings
- VI. Document Control
- VII. Purchased Material, Equipment, and Services
- VIII. Materials, Parts, and Components
- IX. Special Processes
- X. Inspections
- XI. Test Control
- XII. Measuring and Test Equipment
- XIII. Handling, Storage, and Shipping
- XIV. Inspection, Test, and Operating Status
- XV. Nonconformance
- XVI. Corrective Action
- XVII. Records
- XVIII. Audits
- Appendix K: Hybrid Solutions
- Hybrid Solutions
- Hybrid Solutions
- Hybrid Solutions
- Hybrid Solutions
- Appendix L: US Power Markets
- References
- Credentials: Biography
- Michael F. Keller
- Papers and Lectures
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 30, 2021
- No. of pages (Paperback): 322
- No. of pages (eBook): 322
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128241073
- eBook ISBN: 9780128241080
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Michael F. Keller
Michael F. Keller is a veteran of the energy industry and has been heavily involved with the design, construction and operation of both nuclear and fossil fired generating plants. This wide ranging and extensive practical experience is balanced with advanced technical and business degrees. The Hybrid-nuclear technology invented and patented by the author grew from insights into the fundamental characteristics of gas turbines and nuclear reactors coupled with involvement in the business of selling energy.
The author is a Professional Engineer in the U.S. State of Kansas, holds a Bachelor of Science, University of Virginia, a Master of Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a Master of Business Administration, Saint Martin’s College and the Senior Reactor Operator Site Certificate.
This book is the culmination of a more than 10-year effort to develop this practical integration of energy resources.
Affiliations and expertise
Engineer, Hybrid Power Technologies, Kansas, USARead Hybrid Nuclear Energy Systems on ScienceDirect