Books in Nuclear energy and engineering

New Directions in Nuclear Energy

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Andrew Foss + 1 more
English
Paperback
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New Directions in Nuclear Energy: Innovation and Opportunities in Fission and Fusion for Global Carbonization presents up-to-date developments and outlooks for nuclear energy, with a focus on real-world applications. The book combines coverage of both fission and fusion and presents lessons learned from experts across diverse fields, thus allowing readers to pursue research and development opportunities along the most promising routes. Written for nuclear energy researchers, professionals in the energy industry, and students studying nuclear or energy-related topics, this timely reference provides inspiration to those dedicated to the advancement of the nuclear field.

An Engineer’s Guide to Nuclear Reactor Core Materials

1st Edition
September 2, 2025
Malcolm Griffiths
English
eBook
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An Engineer’s Guide to Nuclear Reactor Core Materials details the impact of radiation damage on materials and offers tools for calculating atomic displacement and transmutation, specifically helium and hydrogen gas production using publicly available software from the IAEA website. Additionally, it explains the metallurgical properties of reactor components determined by microstructure and alloying elements, covering the effects of fabrication and subsequent irradiation. The book addresses radiation effects modeling, methods for determining microstructure parameters necessary for modeling, and the impact of radiation on materials such as creep, swelling, and hardening.Rate theory formulations used in modeling radiation effects are explained, making it accessible for practical applications. It also simplifies tensors with examples and describes properties of common engineering alloys used in nuclear reactors, highlighting key features relevant to reactor operation. This reference is intended for nuclear engineers, reactor operators, academics, and students researching nuclear reactors.

Nuclear Energy

9th Edition
September 1, 2025
Raymond L. Murray + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Nuclear Energy: An Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes, Ninth Edition provides essential information on basic nuclear physics, systems, and the applications of nuclear energy. It comprehensively covers Basic Concepts, Radiation and Its Uses, and Nuclear Power, providing students with a broad view of nuclear energy and science in a fast-paced format that features updated, timely content on topics of new and growing importance to current and future nuclear professionals, such small modular reactors (SMRs). This book is an essential resource for any first course on nuclear energy and systems.

Steam Generators for Nuclear Power Plants

2nd Edition
September 1, 2025
Jovica Riznic
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Steam Generators for Nuclear Power Plants, Second Edition continues its legacy of examining all phases of the lifecycle of nuclear steam generators (NSGs), components which are essential for the efficient and safe operation of nuclear reactors. This book is broken into three sections: design and manufacturing, operation and maintenance, and emerging topics. This revised edition includes new chapters on fitness for service guidelines; VVER steam generators; leakage through cracked tubes; secondary side components; full bundle probabilistic analysis; maintenance of steam generators; probabilistic models for steam generator life cycle predictions; steam generators for small modular and advanced nuclear reactors, and much more.This timely revision serves as a resource for professionals involved in all phases of the NSG lifecycle, from design, manufacturing, operation and maintenance, to fitness-for-service and long-term operation. It is also intended as a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in a range of topics relating to NSG lifecycle management.

Nuclear Engineering

2nd Edition
September 1, 2025
Malcolm Joyce
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Nuclear Engineering: A Conceptual Introduction to Nuclear Power, Second Edition provides coverage of the introductory, salient principles of nuclear engineering in a comprehensive manner for those entering the profession at the end of their degree. The nuclear power industry is undergoing a renaissance because of the desire for low-carbon baseload electricity, the growing population, and environmental concerns about shale gas, so this book is a welcome addition to the science. In addition, users will find a great deal of information on the change in the industry, along with other topical areas of interest that are uniquely covered.This updated edition reflects the most recent developments, with new or expanded coverage of such topics as small modular and advanced modular reactors, nuclear fuel cycle and waste disposal developments, and the role of nuclear energy in climate change abatement. Intended for undergraduate students or early postgraduate students studying nuclear engineering, this new text will also be appealing to scientifically literate non-experts wishing to be better informed about the ‘nuclear option'.

Thermal Energy Storage in Porous Media

1st Edition
June 1, 2025
Xiaohu Yang + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Thermal Energy Storage in Porous Media: Design and Applications introduces the new design concepts and operation strategies for the core part of heat and mass transfer in thermal energy storage tanks. With a strong focus on design, operation and optimization, the book presents the latest advances in thermal energy storage. Opening with an introduction to latent heat thermal storage, the book then discusses porous media enhanced thermal storage classifications, methods and characterizations. Subsequent topics include energy charging/discharging system design, numerical simulation models and verification, and an analysis of various melting/solidification laws.Finishing with a detailed presentation of applications and containing case studies and real-world examples throughout, this is an essential read for graduate students, researchers and engineers interested in thermal engineering, energy systems, and renewable energy.

Nuclear Wastewater Treatment by Adsorption Process

1st Edition
June 1, 2025
Jianlong Wang
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Nuclear Wastewater Treatment by Adsorption Process provides a comprehensive introduction to nuclear waste treatment from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Sections explores research and development of adsorption processes in the field, illustrates various adsorbents and their applications for wastewater treatment, specifically for nuclear wastewater treatment, and provides guidance for the selection and use of the adsorption kinetics and isotherm models, as well as for future studies. Intended for students, researchers, and engineers working in nuclear waste treatment, adsorption/separation, water/wastewater treatment, and related industries, this book is sure to be a welcomed resource.

Thermal-Hydraulic Principles and Safety Analysis Guidelines of PWRs and iPWR-SMRs

1st Edition
March 3, 2025
Christophe Herer
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Thermal-Hydraulic Principles and Safety Analysis Guidelines of PWRs and SMRs presents key phenomena, models, advantages, and drawbacks of current methods. The book guides the reader through the preparation and review of the thermal-hydraulic part of a safety analysis report and equips them with the knowledge to perform thermal-hydraulic studies with confidence. Starting with an introduction to thermal-hydraulics and two-phase flows, the book covers key models such as the Homogeneous Equilibrium Model and Drift Flux, Main Phenomena and associated models, including critical flow, heat transfer and void fraction, and then moves onto cover nuclear safety analyses and code.It contains fundamental tools to help readers understand complicated phenomena that can happen in various accidental conditions, along with key principles to help readers when using advanced simulation tools. This book is suitable for a broad audience, including non-specialized readers seeking independent advice and technicians or engineers working in nuclear facilities. It will provide students in engineering disciplines with a solid understanding of the thermal-hydraulics of nuclear reactors and safety, which will enable them to work safely and efficiently and drive research forward.

Advanced Nuclear Fuels and Materials

1st Edition
February 5, 2025
Rongzheng Liu + 2 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Advanced Nuclear Fuels and Materials covers different fuel types such as oxide fuels,metal and alloy fuels, carbide fuels, nitride fuels, composite fuels, and transmutationtargets. Other fuels discussed include those used in advanced reactor systems, includinghigh temperature gas cooled reactor fuels, molten salt reactor fuels, sodium cooled fastreactor fuels, lead cooled fast reactor fuels, gas cooled fast reactor fuels, and supercriticalwater reactor fuels.Additional sections focus on materials used in nuclear reactors, including structuralalloys, control rod materials, and graphite. The numerical simulation of advancednuclear fuels, and the frontier of nuclear fuels, including new accident tolerant fuelsand nano materials used in advanced nuclear energy systems are also elaborated.The comprehensive coverage provided by the book makes it an ideal reference forsenior undergraduates and graduate students and professional researchers/engineersengaged in nuclear energy, nuclear fuel, or material science.

Energy From Plasma

1st Edition
January 10, 2025
Ghulam Yasin + 4 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Energy from Plasma: Production and Storage presents fundamental plasma as a pathway for energy generation and storage. The book covers emerging plasma applications for storing applications and introduces promises and challenges in the use of plasma to energy. Broken into five parts, this book starts with fundamentals before discussion plasma for fuel production. Part three addresses plasma for energy efficiency and environmental protection, and part four explores fusion plasma. Finally, part five discusses plasma for energy conversion and storage. Written for academic researchers and professional engineers/scientists working in the field of plasma technology, energy, environmental science, and materials science, Energy from Plasma: Production and Storage is sure to be a welcomed resource.

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