Fundamentals of Nuclear Reactor Physics offers a one-semester treatment of the essentials of how the fission nuclear reactor works, the various approaches to the design of reactors, and their safe and efficient operation . It provides a clear, general overview of atomic physics from the standpoint of reactor functionality and design, including the sequence of fission reactions and their energy release. It provides in-depth discussion of neutron reactions, including neutron kinetics and the neutron energy spectrum, as well as neutron spatial distribution. It includes ample worked-out examples and over 100 end-of-chapter problems. Engineering students will find this applications-oriented approach, with many worked-out examples, more accessible and more meaningful as they aspire to become future nuclear engineers. A clear, general overview of atomic physics from the standpoint of reactor functionality and design, including the sequence of fission reactions and their energy release In-depth discussion of neutron reactions, including neutron kinetics and the neutron energy spectrum, as well as neutron spatial distribution Ample worked-out examples and over 100 end-of-chapter problems Full Solutions Manual
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Elsevier Science & Technology
ISBN-10
0123706319
ISBN-13
9780123706317
eBay Product ID (ePID)
51573491
Product Key Features
Author
Elmer E. Lewis
Publication Name
Fundamentals of Nuclear Reactor Physics
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Power Resources / Nuclear, Engineering (General), Mechanical, Physics / Nuclear
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Technology & Engineering, Science
Number of Pages
280 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Item Weight
28.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Tk9145
Table of Content
1. Nuclear Reactions 2. Neutron Interactions 3. Neutron Distributions in Energy 4. The Power Reactor Core 5. Reactor Kinetics 6. Spatial Diffusion of Neutrons 7. Neutron Distributions in Reactors 8. Energy Transport 9. Reactivity Feedback 10. Long Term Core Behavior Appendices A. Useful Mathematics B. Bessel's Equation and Functions C. Derivation of Neutron Diffusion Properties D. Fuel Element Heat Transfer E. Nuclear Data