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Author Wood, J. (Janet)

Title Nuclear power / J. Wood.

Publication Info. London : Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2007.

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 239 pages) : illustrations.
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series IET power and energy series ; 52
IET power and energy series ; 52.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-232) and index.
Contents The history of nuclear fission -- Reactor designs -- Nuclear safety and three major accidents -- Operating experience -- Fuelling the reactor -- Privatizing the UK nuclear industry -- A new nuclear programme for the UK? -- New reactor designs -- Future nuclear designs -- The development of fusion.
Summary This is the first of four new-look books in the Power and Energy series that are aimed at industry professionals rather than academics. This book explains in detail how nuclear power works, its costs, its benefits as part of the electricity supply system. This book covers the debate over the pros and cons of nuclear power. There will be broad market interest in this book, which has been written for general awareness.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Nuclear reactors.
Nuclear reactors.
Nuclear power plants.
Nuclear power plants.
Nuclear energy.
Nuclear energy.
Nuclear industry -- Great Britain.
Nuclear industry.
Great Britain.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Other Form: Print version: Wood, J. (Janet). Nuclear power. London : Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2007 9780863416682 (OCoLC)72869017
ISBN 9780863419881 (electronic)
0863419887 (electronic)
0863416683 (electronic)
9780863416682 (electronic)
0863416683 (paperback)
9780863416682 (paperback)