Pressurised water reactors /

This book, part of the JSME Series in Thermal and Nuclear Power, provides an in-depth exploration of pressurized water reactors (PWRs), focusing on their development, safety features, and technological advancements. Edited by Hidehito Mimaki, Yurugi Kanzaki, and Tomofumi Yamamoto, it presents a comp...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Amsterdam] : Elsevier, 2024.
Series:JSME series in thermal and nuclear power generation
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book, part of the JSME Series in Thermal and Nuclear Power, provides an in-depth exploration of pressurized water reactors (PWRs), focusing on their development, safety features, and technological advancements. Edited by Hidehito Mimaki, Yurugi Kanzaki, and Tomofumi Yamamoto, it presents a comprehensive history of PWR development in Japan, detailing nuclear safety regulations and the engineering behind PWR design. It covers the layout and operation of PWR plants, including reactor components, safety measures, and waste management systems. The book also discusses advanced PWR designs and innovations, such as accident-tolerant fuel and seismic design improvements, making it a valuable resource for practitioners, researchers, and students in the field of nuclear engineering.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
ISBN:9780128235843
0128235845