Handbook of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy) - Hardcover

9780857098511: Handbook of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0857098519 ISBN 13: 9780857098511

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2014

Small modular reactors (SMRs) are an advanced, safe type of nuclear reactor technology that are suitable for small and medium sized applications including both power and heat generation. In particular, their use as individual units or in combination to scale-up capacity offer benefits in terms of siting, installation, operation, lifecycle and economics in comparison to the development of larger nuclear plant for centralised electricity power grids. Interest has increased in the research and development of SMRs for both developing countries as well as such additional cogeneration options as industrial/chemical process heat, desalination and district heating, and hydrogen production. This book reviews key issues in their development as well as international R&D in the field.

Gives an overview of small modular reactor technology
Reviews the design characteristics of integral pressurized water reactors and focuses on reactor core and fuel technologies, key reactor system components, instrumentation and control, human-system interfaces and safety
Considers the economics, financing, licensing, construction methods and hybrid energy systems of small modular reactors
Describes SMR development activities worldwide, and concludes with a discussion of how SMR deployment can contribute to the growth of developing countries

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