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A Guide to Nuclear Power Technology: A Resource for Decision Making - Hardcover

Rahn, Frank J.; Adamantiades, Achilles G.; Kenton, John E.; Braun, Chaim

 
9780471889144: A Guide to Nuclear Power Technology: A Resource for Decision Making

Synopsis

A comprehensive sourcebook on all aspects of nuclear technology. This guide examines the production of nuclear power, describing the structure of the nuclear plant, how the plant operates, and how the fuel cycle works. Topics covered include the relationship between nuclear power and proliferation, the effects of radiation on the planet, the behavior of radiation in the environment, uranium mining, reactor operations, waste disposal and decommissioning.

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