Nuclear Reactor
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Nuclear Reactor

Physics and Engineering

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eBook - ePub

Nuclear Reactor

Physics and Engineering

About this book

An introductory text for broad areas of nuclear reactor physics

Nuclear Reactor Physics and Engineering offers information on analysis, design, control, and operation of nuclear reactors. The author—a noted expert on the topic—explores the fundamentals and presents the mathematical formulations that are grounded in differential equations and linear algebra.

The book puts the focus on the use of neutron diffusion theory for the development of techniques for lattice physics and global reactor system analysis. The author also includes recent developments in numerical algorithms, including the Krylov subspace method, and the MATLAB software, including the Simulink toolbox, for efficient studies of steady-state and transient reactor configurations. In addition, nuclear fuel cycle and associated economics analysis are presented, together with the application of modern control theory to reactor operation. This important book:

  • Provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts of nuclear reactor physics and engineering
  • Contains information on nuclear reactor kinetics and reactor design analysis
  • Presents illustrative examples to enhance understanding
  • Offers self-contained derivation of fluid conservation equations

Written for undergraduate and graduate students in nuclear engineering and practicing engineers, Nuclear Reactor Physics and Engineering covers the fundamental concepts and tools of nuclear reactor physics and analysis.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Preface
  4. Permissions and Copyrights
  5. List of Tables
  6. List of Figures
  7. Chapter 1: Nuclear Power Plants
  8. Chapter 2: Neutron‐nucleus Reaction and Neutron Cross Section
  9. Chapter 3: Neutron Flux, Reaction Rate, and Effective Cross Section
  10. Chapter 4: Derivation of the Neutron Diffusion Equation
  11. Chapter 5: Applications of the One‐Group Neutron Diffusion Equation
  12. Chapter 6: Numerical Solution of the Neutron Diffusion Equation
  13. Chapter 7: Applications of the Two‐Group Neutron Diffusion Equation
  14. Chapter 8: Nuclear Reactor Kinetics
  15. Chapter 9: Fast Neutron Spectrum Calculation
  16. Chapter 10: Perturbation Theory and Adjoint Flux
  17. Chapter 11: Lattice Physics Analysis of Heterogeneous Cores
  18. Chapter 12: Nuclear Fuel Cycle Analysis and Management
  19. Chapter 13: Thermal‐Hydraulic Analysis of Reactor Systems
  20. Chapter 14: Power Coefficients of Reactivity
  21. Chapter 15: Nuclear Energy Economics
  22. Chapter 16: Space‐Time Kinetics and Reactor Control
  23. Chapter 17: Elements of Neutron Transport Theory
  24. Appendix A: Key Physical Constants
  25. Appendix B: Comparison of Major Reactor Types
  26. Appendix C: Special Mathematical Functions
  27. Appendix D: Integral Transforms
  28. Appendix E: Calculus of Variation for Optimal Control Formulation
  29. Appendix F: Kalman Filter Algorithm
  30. Answers to Selected Problems
  31. Index
  32. End User License Agreement