Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors: CANDU

CANDU, the seventh volume in the JSME Series on Thermal and Nuclear Power Generation series, provides a comprehensive and practical review of a single type of reactor, covering the full lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to operation and maintenance. It offers a broad overview of the latest technologies from active locations and provides practical solutions to common problems, with safe and approved processes to reach suitable solutions. Professionals and researchers involved in nuclear power plant lifecycle assessment and nuclear energy technologies will gain a deep understanding of PHWR nuclear reactor physics, chemistry, and thermal-hydraulic properties.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 542 pages
Publication date: 08 October 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

CANDU, the seventh volume in the JSME Series on Thermal and Nuclear Power Generation series, offers a comprehensive and thorough examination of a specific type of reactor in a highly accessible and practical manner. The book covers the entire lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to operation and maintenance, including fitness-for-service and long-term operation. It provides a broad overview of the latest technologies from various active locations, which will be of immense value to countries interested in developing their own nuclear programs. The book includes contemporary capabilities and challenges of nuclear technology, offering practical solutions to common problems faced while adhering to safe and approved processes. Professionals involved in nuclear power plant lifecycle assessment and researchers interested in the development and improvement of nuclear energy technologies will gain a deep understanding of PHWR nuclear reactor physics, chemistry, and thermal-hydraulic properties.

CANDU, the seventh volume in the JSME Series on Thermal and Nuclear Power Generation series, offers a comprehensive and thorough examination of a specific type of reactor in a highly accessible and practical manner. The book covers the entire lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to operation and maintenance, including fitness-for-service and long-term operation. It provides a broad overview of the latest technologies from various active locations, which will be of immense value to countries interested in developing their own nuclear programs. The book includes contemporary capabilities and challenges of nuclear technology, offering practical solutions to common problems faced while adhering to safe and approved processes. Professionals involved in nuclear power plant lifecycle assessment and researchers interested in the development and improvement of nuclear energy technologies will gain a deep understanding of PHWR nuclear reactor physics, chemistry, and thermal-hydraulic properties.

Weight: 860g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128220542