2nd ed. 2019 Edition
by Bahman Zohuri (Author)
This expanded new edition develops
the theory of nuclear reactors from the fundamentals of fission to the
operating characteristics of modern reactors. The first half of the book
emphasizes reactor criticality analysis and all of the fundamentals
that go into modern calculations. Simplified one group diffusion theory
models are presented and extended into sophisticated multi-group
transport theory models. The second half of the book deals with the two
main topics of interest related to operating reactors – reactor
kinetics/dynamics, and in-core fuel management. Additional chapters have
been added to expand and bring the material up-to-date and include the
utilization of more computer codes. Code models and detailed data sets
are provided along with example problems making this a useful text for
students and researchers wishing to develop an understanding of nuclear
power and its implementation in today’s modern energy spectrum.
- Covers the fundamentals of neutronic analysis for nuclear reactor systems to help understand nuclear reactor theory;
- Describes the benefits, uses, safety features, and challenges related to implementation of Small Modular Reactors;
- Provides examples, data sets, and code to assist the reader in obtaining mastery over the subjects.
