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Introduction To Nuclear Engineering (3RD 01 Edition)

by John R. Lamarsh

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Publisher Comments:

The third edition of this popular book is updated to include a completely revised discussion of reactor technology, an improved discussion of the reactor physics, and a more detailed discussion of basic nuclear physics and models.

  • Introduces the basics of the shell model of the nucleus and a beginning discussion of quantum mechanics.
  • Discusses both U.S. and non-U.S. reactor designs, as well as advanced reactors.
  • Provides for a more detailed understanding of both reactor statics and kinetics.
  • Includes updated information on reactor acidents and safety.

Synopsis:

This text is designed for third- and fourth-year nuclear-engineering students. The third edition has been thoroughly updated, with new information on French, Russian and Japanese nuclear reactors. All units have been revised to reflect current standards and computer exercises have been added.

About the Author

Anthony Baratta is currently a Professor of Nuclear Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University and Director of the Nuclear Safety Center. He received the B.A/B.S. degrees in physics/applied physics from Columbia University in 1968 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in physics from Brown University in 1970 and 1978, respectively. His research interests and contributions include reactor safety, reactor kinetics and physics, and the effects of radiation on materials. He has authored many scientific publications and made numerous presentations. He is an active member of the American Nuclear Society and has appeared on many network television and radio broadcasts as an authority on reactor accidents, including the accident at Three Mile Island.

Table of Contents

(Most chapters end with References</I> and Problems</I>).

1. Nuclear Engineering.

2. Atomic and Nuclear Physics.

Fundamental Particles. Atomic and Nuclear Structure. Atomic and Molecular Weight. Atomic and Nuclear Radii. Mass and Energy. Particle Wavelengths. Excited States and Radiation. Nuclear Stability and Radioactive Decay. Radioactivity Calculations. Nuclear Reactions. Binding Energy. Nuclear Models. Gases, Liquids, and Solids. Atom Density.

3. Interaction of Radiation with Matter.

Neutron Interactions. Cross-Sections. Neutron Attenuation. Neutron Flux. Neutron Cross-Section Data. Energy Loss in Scattering Collisions. Fission. y</I>-Ray Interactions with Matter. Charged Particles.

4. Nuclear Reactors and Nuclear Power.

The Fission Chain Reaction. Nuclear Reactor Fuels. Non-Nuclear Components of Nuclear Power Plants. Components of Nuclear Reactors. Power Reactors and Nuclear Steam Supply Systems. Nuclear Cycles. Isotope Separation. Fuel Reprocessing. Radioactive Waste Disposal.

5. Neutron Diffusion and Moderation.

Neutron Flux. Fick's Law. The Equation of Continuity. The Diffusion Equation. Boundary Conditions. Solutions of the Diffusion Equation. The Diffusion Length. The Group-Diffusion Method. Thermal Neutron Diffusion. Two-Group Calculation of Neutron Moderation.

6. Nuclear Reactor Theory.

One-Group Reactor Equation. The Slab Reactor. Other Reactor Shapes. The One-Group Critical Equation. Thermal Reactors. Reflected Reactors. Multigroup Calculations. Heterogeneous Reactors.

7. The Time-Dependent Reactor.

Classification of Time Problems. Reactor Kinetics. Control Rods and Chemical Shim. Temperature Effects on Reactivity. Fission Product Poisoning. Core Properties during Lifetime.

8. Heat Removal from Nuclear Reactors.

General Thermodynamic Considerations. Heat Generation in Reactors. Heat Flow by Conduction. Heat Transfer to Coolants. Boiling Heat Transfer. Thermal Design of a Reactor.

9. Radiation Protection.

History of Radiation Effects. Radiation Units. Some Elementary Biology. The Biological Effects of Radiation. Quantitative Effects of Radiation on the Human Species. Calculations of Radiation Effects. Natural and Man-Made Radiation Sources. Standards of Radiation Protection. Computations of Exposure and Dose. Standards for Intake of Radionuclides. Exposure from y-Ray Sources. Glossary.

10. Radiation Shielding.

Gamma-Ray Shielding: Buildup Factors. Infinite Planar and Disc Sources. The Line Source. Internal Sources. Multilayered Shields. Nuclear Reactor Shielding: Principles of Reactor Shielding. Removal Cross-Sections. The Reactor Shield Design: Removal-Attenuation Calculatons. The Removal-Diffusion Method. Exact Methods. Shielding y-Rays. Coolant Activation. Ducts in Shields.

11. Reactor Licensing, Safety, and the Environment.

Governmental Authority and Responsibility. Reactor Licensing. Principles of Nuclear Power Plant Safety. Dispersion of Effluents from Nuclear Facilities. Radiation Doses from Nuclear Plants. Reactor Siting. Reactor Accidents. Accident Risk Analysis. Environmental Radiation Doses.

Appendixes.

I. Units and Conversion Factors. II. Fundamental Constants and Data. III. Vector Operations in Orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates. IV. Thermodynamic and Physical Properties. V. Bessel Functions.

Index.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780201824988
Author:
LaMarsh, John R.
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Author:
LaMarsh, John R.
Author:
Baratta, Anthony
Author:
Baratta, Anthony J.
Location:
Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Subject:
Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical
Subject:
Engineering - Nuclear
Subject:
Nuclear engineering
Subject:
Chemical & Biochemical
Subject:
Power Resources - Nuclear
Copyright:
Edition Number:
3
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series:
Addison-Wesley Series in Nuclear Science and Engineering
Series Volume:
no. 00-4740A
Publication Date:
January 2001
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
783
Dimensions:
9.20x7.20x1.55 in. 2.74 lbs.

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