The Nuclear Renaissance

Technologies and Policies for the Future of Nuclear Power

W. J. Nuttall

322 pages, parution le 30/12/2004

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With growing concerns over environmental issues and global energy consumption, there is increasing interest in nuclear power generation, despite its diminished role in the West over the last few decades. Many of those involved with nuclear power and environmental agencies see controlled expansion of nuclear plants as the most environmentally friendly way of meeting growing energy demands. This book examines the future of nuclear power in the contexts of economics, environmental sustainability and security of electricity supplies. A range of future technologies is considered, illustrating the technical challenges and opportunities facing nuclear power.

This semi-technical overview of modern technologies aims to meet the growing interest from scientists, environmentalists and governments in the potential expansion of nuclear power. Various countries are starting to announce plans for new nuclear plants, either to replace those being decommissioned or to provide additional power. Many commentators regard this renaissance as just beginning.

Nuclear Renaissance is a timely appraisal of present nuclear power programme policy and technology, with a look to future expansion and new research directions. It will be essential reading for physicists, engineers, policy-makers, researchers, energy analysts and graduate students in energy sciences, engineering and public policy.

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Foreword
Author's notes and acknowledgments
The nuclear renaissance-an introduction
The Policy Landscape
- Issues in energy policy
- Nuclear electricity generation
- Nuclear waste management
Nuclear Fission Technologies
- Water-cooled reactors
- High-temperature gas-cooled reactors
- Nuclear waste burners
- Generation IV
Nuclear Fusion Technologies
- Fusion: an introduction
- Magnetic confinement fusion-future technologies
- Inertial confinement fusion
Afterword
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Institute of Physics (IOP)
Auteur(s)	W. J. Nuttall
Parution	30/12/2004
Nb. de pages	322
Format	16 x 24
Couverture	Relié
Poids	705g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780750309363
ISBN13	978-0-7503-0936-3