Nuclear power and engineering Books
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) An Introduction to Stellarators
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£59.40
Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Technology of Pressurized Water Reactors:
Book SynopsisThis book offers a complete panorama of the pressurized water reactor industry, beginning from its origin in the USA and the realization of nuclear engines for naval propulsion, to its most recent developments in the field of civil energy production, particularly in France with the 56 reactors of the multinational electric utility company, Electricité de France (EDF). This comprehensive two-volume masterwork features detailed descriptions of all the crucial components driving a pressurized water nuclear reactor. Volume 1 deals with the main components, such as the main primary circuit, the reactor core, and the steam generators. Volume 2 covers the secondary circuit and the cold source, including components such as the turbine, condenser, alternator, transformers and power supply. Written by Serge Marguet, a leading specialist in reactor physics and author of several books on the subject, this book draws on his experience of more than 35 years in research and development at EDF, a global leader in civil nuclear energy. Featuring a richly illustrated, full-color iconography, as well as a detailed index and bibliography, The Technology of Pressurized Water Reactors is an indispensable work for seasoned nuclear energy professionals, as well as inquisitive newcomers to the field.Table of ContentsHistory of the pressurized water reactor type.- The nuclear island.- The primary circuit.- The vessel and its internals.- Reactor core and fuel.- The secondary circuit.- The main circuits.- The turbine-generator unit and electricity production.- Towards the pressurized water reactors of the 21st century.
£237.49
Springer International Publishing AG Fusion's Promise: How Technological Breakthroughs
Book SynopsisFor over 60 years, scientists and engineers have been trying to crack a seemingly intractable problem: how to build practical devices that exploit nuclear fusion. Access to electricity has facilitated a standard of living that was previously unimaginable, but as the world’s population grows and developing nations increasingly reap the benefits of electrification, we face a serious global problem: burning fossil fuels currently produces about eighty percent of the world's energy, but it produces a greenhouse effect that traps outgoing infrared radiation and warms the planet, risking dire environmental consequences unless we reduce our fossil fuel consumption to near zero in the coming decades. Nuclear fusion, the energy-producing process in the sun and stars, could provide the answer: if it can be successfully harnessed here on Earth, it will produce electricity with near-zero CO2 byproduct by using the nuclei in water as its main fuel. The principles behind fusion are understood, but the technology is far from being fully realized, and governments, universities, and venture capitalists are pumping vast amounts of money into many ideas, some highly speculative, that could lead to functioning fusion reactors. This book puts all of these attempts together in one place, providing clear explanations for readers who are interested in new energy technologies, including those with no formal training in science or engineering. For each of the many approaches to fusion, the reader will learn who pioneered the approach, how the concept works in plain English, how experimental tests were engineered, the future prospects, and comparison with other approaches. From long-established fusion technologies to emerging and exotic methods, the reader will learn all about the idea that could eventually constitute the single greatest engineering advance in human history.Trade Review“Moynihan contributed his expertise as a ‘fusioneer’ – with a background in fusion-related doctoral work … and, critically, his limitless enthusiasm. … ‘Fusion’s Promise’ is a book with a clear mission. … we are now starting to see the ‘promise’ of Moynihan and Bortz’s book title, thanks to a number of convergent factors.” (Nick Smith, E&T Engineering and Technology, eandt.theiet.org, July 12, 2023)Table of Contents1. Introduction: Fusion Basics.- 2. Exciting Fusion Developments.- 3. Pinches.- 4. Mirrors.- 5. Cusps.- 6. Tokamaks & Stellarators.- 7. Field Reversed Configuration.- 8. Inertial Electrostatic Confinement.- 9. Ion Beams.- 10. Plasma Cannons.- 11. Inertial Confinement Fusion.- 12. Liquid Metal.- 13. Conclusion: Achieving a Fusion-Powered Future.
£26.59
Springer International Publishing AG Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled
Book SynopsisThis complete introduction to plasma physics and controlled fusion by one of the pioneering scientists in this expanding field offers both a simple and intuitive discussion of the basic concepts of this subject and an insight into the challenging problems of current research. In a wholly lucid manner the work covers single-particle motions, fluid equations for plasmas, wave motions, diffusion and resistivity, Landau damping, plasma instabilities and nonlinear problems. For students, this outstanding text offers a painless introduction to this important field; for teachers, a large collection of problems; and for researchers, a concise review of the fundamentals as well as original treatments of a number of topics never before explained so clearly. This revised edition contains new material on kinetic effects, including Bernstein waves and the plasma dispersion function, and on nonlinear wave equations and solitons. For the third edition, updates was made throughout each existing chapter, and two new chapters were added; Ch 9 on “Special Plasmas” and Ch 10 on Plasma Applications (including Atmospheric Plasmas). Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Single-particle motions.- Plasmas as fluids.- Waves in plasmas.- Diffusion and resistivity.- Equilibrium and stability.- Kinetic theory .- Nonlinear effects.- Special plasmas.- Plasma applications.
£71.24
IAEA Exploring Semantic Technologies and Their
Book SynopsisWithin the nuclear field, a vast body of knowledge, involving scientific, technical and managerial fields, is distributed among many organizations of different types. Managing and provisioning distributed knowledge is therefore becoming one of the major challenges in federated organizational environments. This publication provides information to organizations dealing with nuclear knowledge and its management. It covers an introduction to semantic information technologies, the Worldwide Web standards developed for interoperability, the construction of knowledge bases on the basis of distributed knowledge, and the development of knowledge driven applications. In addition to providing insight into the development of distributed knowledge bases, the intent of this publication is to provide examples of applications of semantic technologies specifically in the nuclear field.
£30.35
IAEA Sustaining a Nuclear Security Regime
Book SynopsisThis publication addresses the sustainability of all aspects of a national nuclear security regime, including those relating to nuclear material and nuclear facilities, other radioactive material and associated facilities, and nuclear and other radioactive material out of regulatory control. The publication is relevant for States that have established a nuclear security regime as well as for States that are in the process of establishing one. It includes guidance on how to address challenges in sustaining a nuclear security regime over time. It also addresses the initial development and implementation of the regime, particularly where sustainability can be built into it as part of its design.
£20.85
IAEA Managing Human Resources in the Field of Nuclear
Book SynopsisThis publication provides guidance on the management of human resources in the field of nuclear energy. It considers this issue at both the individual and organizational level, and the development of an appropriate human resource management (HRM) strategy. It elaborates on ten key HR processes concerning the management of individual employees, as well as the four broader organizational issues – organizational and safety culture, stakeholder engagement, diversity and inclusion, and change management – to which they relate. It describes the importance of having a correct HRM strategy is in place, together with the right level of competent resources, effective processes, and procedures, to support the needs of nuclear organizations.
£32.25
IAEA Vendor and User Requirements and Responsibilities
Book SynopsisNuclear cogeneration to produce electricity and process heat for nonelectric applications such as desalination, district heating or cooling or hydrogen production can play an important role in reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The implementation of nuclear cogeneration projects is inherently complex and such projects require a clear understanding of actions and responsibilities during the design, operation and management phases. This publication focuses on analysing the requirements and responsibilities of users and vendors and correspondence between them through the life cycle to of a nuclear cogeneration project, highlighting experience and lessons learned from retrofit and new build projects.
£38.90
IAEA Compliance Assurance for the Safe Transport of
Book SynopsisThe transport of radioactive material is an essential activity worldwide. To ensure the protection and safety of people, property and the environment, appropriate regulations for the safe transport of radioactive material, both at the national level and at the international level, are necessary. Competent authorities regulate the transport of radioactive material through the application of national regulations, which should be consistent with relevant international regulations. This Safety Guide provides recommendations on actions that competent authorities should take to ensure compliance with the applicable regulations for the safe transport of radioactive material.
£41.75
IAEA Establishing the Infrastructure for Radiation
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£35.10
IAEA Meteorological and Hydrological Hazards in Site
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£32.25
IAEA Design of Instrumentation and Control Systems for
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£45.55
IAEA IAEA Safety Glossary: 2018 Edition
Book SynopsisThe IAEA Safety Glossary defines and explains technical terms used in the IAEA Safety Standards and other safety related IAEA publications, and provides information on their usage. The 2018 Edition of the IAEA Safety Glossary is a new edition of the IAEA Safety Glossary, originally issued in 2007. It has been revised and updated to take into account new terminology and usage in safety standards issued between 2007 and 2018. The revisions and updates reflect developments in the technical areas of application of the safety standards and changes in regulatory approaches in Member States.
£33.20
Springer Verlag, Singapore Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Experiments
Book SynopsisThis open access book is a pedagogical text on nuclear reactor experiments, covering almost all the experiments that can be carried out at the University Training Reactor, Kindai University (UTR-KINKI) with respect to reactor physics and radiation detection, and additionally including academic materials of test and research reactors, nuclear instrumentation, nuclear laws and regulations, in this main body. The book is an excellent primer for students who are interested in reactor physics, radiation detection, nuclear laws and regulations at universities, and the best textbook for students who have started to study the nuclear energy related fields to understand the basic theories and principles of the experiments in the fields of reactor physics and radiation detection. UTR-KINKI has been used for educational reactor experiments and basic research in a wide range of fields related to the use of radiation (neutrons, gamma-ray, beta-ray, alpha-ray, and X-ray), including reactor physics, radiation detection, radiation health physics, activation analysis, radiation biology, medical applications and archaeology. Also, UTR-KINKI has been actively engaged in nuclear education with its long history of operation, and has gained extensive experience in educational activities for undergraduate and graduate students, elementary, junior high and high school teachers, junior high and high school students, and general audiences.Table of Contents
£33.24
University of British Columbia Press Nuclear Waste Management in Canada Critical
Book SynopsisNuclear Waste Management in Canada encourages critical thought and discussion about energy generation and waste management by exploring not only the technical but also the social and ethical aspects of the problem.Trade Review"This book is a solid contribution to the political science of public consultation; a strong message to the Canadian nuclear industry; and a sophisticated source of support for individuals and groups who wish to challenge basic assumptions we should never take for granted. - Peter Stoett, Department of Political Science, Concordia University"Table of ContentsAbbreviations 1 Critical Perspectives on the Nuclear Story / Darrin Durant andGenevieve Fuji Johnson 2 The Trouble with Nuclear / Darrin Durant 3 An Official Narrative: Telling the History of Canada’sNuclear Waste Management Policy Making / Darrin Durant andAnna Stanley 4 The Long Haul: Ethics in the Canadian Nuclear Waste Debate /Peter Timmerman 5 Public Consultation as Performative Contradiction: LimitingDiscussion in Canada’s Nuclear Waste Management Debate /Darrin Durant 6 The Darker Side of Deliberative Democracy: The Canadian NuclearWaste Management Organization’s National Consultation Process /Genevieve Fuji Johnson 7 Representing the Knowledges of Aboriginal Peoples – The"Management" of Diversity in Canada’s Nuclear FuelWaste / Anna Stanley 8 Canadian Communities and the Management of Nuclear Fuel Waste /Brenda L. Murphy 9 Situating Canada’s Approaches to Siting a Nuclear Fuel WasteManagement Facility / Brenda L. Murphy and Richard Kuhn References; Contributors; Index
£73.95
IAEA Guidelines for the Determination of Standardized
Book SynopsisThe operational useful lifetime of semiconductor electronic devices working in harsh radiation environments is limited by the structural defects induced by the exposure to ionizing radiation. This has immediate consequences for their use in high radiation environments, for example in nuclear facilities, satellites, radiotherapy, medical diagnostics, security and other industries. This publication establishes a standardized procedure to quantify the radiation hardness of semiconductor diode materials in a way that is independent of the irradiation parameters and biasing conditions of the device. The established parameter reflects the additional free charge carrier trapping cross section induced by the damaging radiation, normalized to the predicted concentration of generated vacancies by the same radiation. The effectiveness of the approach is validated through different types of ion beam irradiations, characterizations and materials used. The work leads towards approaches to predict the radiation induced effects on device performance for more complex electronic structures.
£38.90
IAEA Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants, Research
Book SynopsisDecommissioning is the last step in the lifetime management of an authorized facility and it must be considered during the design, construction, commissioning and operation of such facilities. This publication provides guidance on how to comply with requirements for the safe decommissioning of nuclear power plants, research reactors, and other nuclear fuel cycle facilities. It addresses all the aspects of decommissioning that are required to ensure safety including: roles and responsibilities, strategy and planning for decommissioning, conduct of decommissioning actions and completion of decommissioning. It is intended for use by those working in policy and strategy development, planning, implementation and regulatory control of decommissioning.
£33.20
IAEA Planning Enhanced Nuclear Energy Sustainability:
Book SynopsisThis publication describes the purpose and scope of the INPRO service Analysis Support for Enhanced Nuclear Energy Sustainability (ASENES) and its potential benefits to Member States. The publication highlights the links between this service and overall technical support to Member States for the planning and development of nuclear energy, and explains how it integrates with other IAEA services supporting knowledgeable decision making on nuclear power. An overview of analytical tools developed by INPRO for this purpose is also provided.
£24.65
IAEA Design of Fuel Handling and Storage Systems for
Book SynopsisThis Safety Guide provides recommendations on how to meet the requirements of IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSR?2/1 (Rev. 1), Safety of Nuclear Power Plants: Design, in relation to fuel handling and storage systems. The publication addresses the design aspects of handling and storage systems for fuel that remain part of the operational activities of a nuclear reactor. It covers the following stages of fuel handling and storage in a nuclear power plant: receipt, storage and inspection of fresh fuel before use and transfer of fresh fuel into the reactor; removal of irradiated fuel from the reactor and transfer of the irradiated fuel to the spent fuel pool; and reinsertion of irradiated fuel from the spent fuel pool into the reactor. Recommendations are also provided on the storage, inspection and repair of irradiated or spent fuel in the spent fuel pool, and the preparation for the removal of this fuel from the spent fuel pool and on the handling of fuel casks in the spent fuel pool and on their transfer.
£26.55
IAEA Site Evaluation for Nuclear Installations: IAEA
Book SynopsisThis Safety Requirements publication takes into account and incorporates developments relating to site evaluation for nuclear installations since the publication of IAEA Safety Standards Series No. NS-R-3 in 2003. It applies IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SF-1, Fundamental Safety Principles. Requirements for site evaluation are intended to contribute to the adequate protection of site personnel and the public and protection of the environment from harmful effects of ionizing radiation arising from nuclear installations. It is recognized that there are steady advances in technology and scientific knowledge, in nuclear safety and in what is considered adequate protection. Safety requirements evolve with these advances and this publication reflects the present consensus among States.
£25.60
IAEA Application of Probabilistic Methods for the
Book SynopsisProbabilistic methods are increasingly being used to complement deterministic methods in assessing the safety and ensuring the reliability of research reactors. Addressing features specific to research reactors, this publication suggests a practical approach for the development and implementation of a project using probabilistic methods in terms of objective, scope, data and modelling, as well as the application of results to enhance safety and reliability. This publication is intended to be used by operating organizations, regulatory bodies and technical support organizations when performing or reviewing research reactor assessments in which probabilistic methods are applied. It will ideally be read in conjunction with relevant IAEA Safety Standards Series publications and technical guidelines for safety analysis, operation and maintenance, and component reliability data for research reactors.
£43.65
IAEA Self-assessment of Nuclear Security Culture in
Book SynopsisThe IAEA has developed a comprehensive methodology for evaluating nuclear security culture. When implemented by a State, this methodology will help to make nuclear security culture sustainable. It will also promote cooperation and the sharing of good practices related to nuclear security culture. This publication is the first guidance for assessing nuclear security culture and analysing its strengths and weaknesses within a facility or activity, or an organization. It reflects, within the context of assessment, the nuclear security culture model, principles and criteria set out in the Implementing Guide, IAEA Nuclear Security Series No. 7. This guidance will be useful for organizations and operating facilities in conducting the self-assessment of nuclear security culture by providing practical methods and tools. It will also help regulatory bodies and other competent authorities to understand the self-assessment methodology used by operators, encourage operators to start the self-assessment process or, if appropriate, conduct independent assessments of nuclear security culture.
£45.55
IAEA Evaluation of the Status of National Nuclear
Book SynopsisThis publication provides a holistic approach to evaluate progress in the development of a nuclear power infrastructure based on the guidance contained in IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NG-G-3.1, Milestones in the Development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear Power. It is intended to support Member States in their progress evaluation, or as a basis for an IAEA Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission. While Phases 1 and 2 of nuclear power infrastructure development are contained in the previous editions, evaluation methodology and conditions for Phase 3 have been added to this revision, using the feedback and lessons learned from its application in two pilot INIR Phase 3 missions.
£32.25
IAEA Practices for Interim Storage of Research Reactor
Book SynopsisThis publication provides an introduction to the management of research reactor spent nuclear fuel (RRSNF). Five key areas are discussed: types of RRSNF, characterization data, wet storage considerations, dry storage considerations, and lessons learned and current practices. Information on internationally accepted standards as well as information on aspects such as drying treatment and surveillance programmes are presented, as well as suggestions for further optimization of effective and safe storage of RRSNF through the application of new approaches. The intended users of this publication include industry professionals at operating research reactors and at RRSNF storage facilities who need to identify the most suitable approach for interim storage of spent fuel.
£28.45
IAEA Copper-64 Radiopharmaceuticals: Production,
Book SynopsisPositron emission tomography (PET) is an important clinical tool, and with its longer half-life, copper-64 has several unique attributes that make it a multi-purpose radionuclide with many potential applications. Additionally, copper as a trace element plays a pivotal role in several human metabolic and pathologic diseases and is involved in malignant cells biochemistry pathways. This offers the opportunity for scientists to explore the theranostic capabilities of copper-64. This current publication, arising from an IAEA Coordinated Research Project, describes the biochemical and radiopharmaceutical aspects of copper-64, and its clinical applications, with specific guidelines and methods for the production of copper-64 chloride, peptide and monoclonal antibody radiopharmaceuticals. It is expected to be of use to all professionals involved in the field by specifying ideal production, formulation and quality control methods.
£35.10
IAEA Research Reactors: Addressing Challenges and
Book SynopsisThe International Conference on Research Reactors, held every four years, is one of the IAEA activities supporting countries in addressing the opportunities and challenges related to research reactor programmes. This publication presents a summary and other material from the 2019 conference. The main challenges the research reactor community is facing include the need to ensure regulatory effectiveness, manage the ageing of the facilities, ensure knowledge transfer, and improve utilization programmes and strategic planning. This conference provided a forum for reactor operators, managers, users, regulators, designers and suppliers to exchange best practices and learn from each other, particularly in addressing common issues, challenges and strategies. This resulted in a publication which provides a summary of the conference, the major findings and conclusions of the sessions, and the opening and closing addresses. The accompanying online files include the individual technical papers and presentations.
£28.45
IAEA Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Neutron
Book SynopsisNeutron Activation Analysis (NAA) is the most common technique used in research reactors worldwide. The IAEA aims to enhance quality assurance in NAA laboratories by supporting annual proficiency testing, by developing and offering relevant e?learning as well as specialized publications. This publication, which is based on the most up to date relevant ISO guides and international practices, provides practical guidance on quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) in NAA laboratories. It is intended to be used in the day?to?day work of NAA at research reactors. Potential sources of errors and associated QA/QC actions are detailed for all main areas of NAA practice. Easy to use tables are provided, intended for direct reference in the laboratory.
£25.60
IAEA User Manual for NORMALYSA v.2.3
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£18.95
IAEA Security Management of Radioactive Material in
Book SynopsisSecurity management for radioactive material in use, storage and associated facilities includes the establishment and implementation of policies, plans, procedures and processes for the security of radioactive material. Security management assists to ensure that the security systems are effective, reliably operated and maintained with the necessary resources. Based on extensive input from technical and legal experts, this publication sets forth security management as an essential tool to verify that personnel, procedures and equipment operate interdependently and in an integrated manner, and that the leadership and personnel responsible for security demonstrate the highest commitment towards promoting a robust nuclear security culture within the organization. This Technical Guidance references and takes into account other IAEA Nuclear Security Series publications that provide guidance relating to security management and relating to security plans. The document further provides guidance , including on the development of a security plan for radioactive material in use and in storage and for associated facilities. The Security Plan is an essential component of an operators licensing submission package.
£38.90
IAEA Security of Nuclear Information
Book SynopsisThis publication provides guidance on implementing the principle of confidentiality and on the broader aspects of information security (i.e. integrity and availability). It assists States in bridging the gap between existing government and industry standards on information security, the particular concepts and considerations that apply to nuclear security and the special provisions and conditions that exist when dealing with nuclear material and other radioactive material. Specifically it seeks to assist States in the identification, classification, and assignment of appropriate security controls to information that could adversely impact nuclear security if compromised.
£25.60
IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive
Book SynopsisThe transport of radioactive material is an essential activity worldwide. Both safety and security during transport are matters of national and international importance. This publication is the latest edition of the IAEA Safety Requirements for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material. It is supported by six IAEA Safety Guides which provide explanation and guidance for the SSR-6 requirements to facilitate harmonized implementation. The SSR-6 Regulations apply to the transport of radioactive material by all modes on land, water, or in the air, including transport that is incidental to the use of the radioactive material. Transport comprises all operations and conditions associated with, and involved in, the movement of radioactive material; these include the design, manufacture, maintenance and repair of packaging, and the preparation, consigning, loading, carriage including in-transit storage, unloading and receipt at the final destination of loads of radioactive material and packages. These requirements form an integral part of regulations worldwide, therefore SSR-6 and its associated guidance documents are a requisite source of guidance information for governments, regulators, and all individuals involved in the aforementioned activities of transport of radioactive material.
£40.80
University of California Press Safe Enough
Book SynopsisSince the dawn of the Atomic Age, nuclear experts have labored to imagine the unimaginable and prevent it. They confronted a deceptively simple question: When is a reactor safe enough to adequately protect the public from catastrophe? Some experts sought a deceptively simple answer: an estimate that the odds of a major accident were, literally, a million to one. Far from simple, this search to quantify accident risk proved to be a tremendously complex and controversial endeavor, one that altered the very notion of safety in nuclear power and beyond. Safe Enough? is the first history to trace these contentious efforts, following the Atomic Energy Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as their experts experimented with tools to quantify accident risk for use in regulation and to persuade the public of nuclear power's safety. The intense conflict over the value of risk assessment offers a window on the history of the nuclear safety debate and the beliefs of its advocates andTrade Review"Wellock’s focus on regulatory principles and practices is key to understanding what nuclear regulation really means. . . . Whether [probabilistic risk assessment] is the best path to follow remains an open issue, as the search continues for an answer to the question that provides the title of this excellent history of technology regulation." * Technology and Culture *"A fascinating story, spanning more than seventy years, of attempts in the United States and abroad to assess and measure risk for a controversial energy source. . . . Wellock’s calm, balanced tone, extended historical sweep, and deep excavation of a variety of archival records make this book a must read for graduate students and scholars interested in risk analysis and the U.S. nuclear industry." * California History *"Safe Enough? is an important book that elucidates an essential historical narrative for nuclear historians while informing readers of its present-day relevance. . . . Safe Enough? should be assigned to graduate students studying how states, societies, and technology interlace to form public policy. Historians of technology will find this book immensely useful for examining human interactions with technology, particularly assessing nuclear reactors as political artifacts." * H-Net Reviews *"Clearly written and compelling." * American Historical Review *"[A]n excellent history." * Journal of American History *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Preface 1 When Is a Reactor Safe? The Design Basis Accident 2 The Design Basis in Crisis 3 Beyond the Design Basis: The Reactor Safety Study 4 Putting a Number on "Safe Enough" 5 Beyond Design: Toward Risk-Informed Regulation 6 Risk Assessment Beyond the NRC 7 Risk-Informed Regulation and the Fukushima Accident Abbreviations Notes Bibliography Index
£35.70
Princeton University Press Nuclear Politics Energy and the State in the
Book SynopsisWhy did nuclear energy policies in France, Sweden, and the United States, very similar at the time of the oil crisis of 1973 and 1974, diverge so greatly in the following years? In answering this question, James Jasper challenges one of the most popular trends in political analysis: explanations relying exclusively on political and economic structuTable of Contents*FrontMatter, pg. i*Contents, pg. vii*Figures and Tables, pg. ix*Preface, pg. xi*Abbreviations, pg. xvii*PART ONE: Explaining Nuclear Policies, pg. 1*PART TWO: Creating Nuclear Systems: The Triumph of Technological Enthusiasm, 1960-1973, pg. 39*PART THREE: To Build or Conserve: Dilemmas Arising from Public Opposition and the Oil Crisis, 1973-1976, pg. 105*PART FOUR: The Structures Tighten: Policy Divergence and the Loss of Flexibility, 1976-1989, pg. 185*PART FIVE: Conclusions, pg. 265*List of Informants, pg. 278*Bibliography, pg. 283*Index, pg. 311
£46.80
Emerald Publishing Limited Civil Engineering in the Nuclear Industry
Book SynopsisCivil engineering has an important part to play at every stage of the nuclear fuel cycle. This book examines ways in which the industry has responded to this challenge with new methods of construction giving higher productivity and faster construction times.Table of ContentsInternational papers Site investigation Earthquake engineering Structural analysis Quality assurance Design In-service performance and deconnissioning Postal papers
£72.20
American Society of Civil Engineers Seismic Design Criteria for Structures Systems
Book SynopsisProvides stringent design criteria for multiple aspects associated with nuclear facilities. The goal of this standard is to ensure that nuclear facilities can withstand the effects of earthquake ground-shaking while retaining target performance goals.Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS 1.2 DEFINITIONS 1.3 SEISMIC DESIGN CRITERIA 1.4 INTEGRATION OF OTHER CODES AND STANDARDS WITH ASCE 43 1.5 ALTERNATIVE METHODS TO MEET THE INTENT OF THIS STANDARD 2. EARTHQUAKE GROUND MOTION 2.1 SEISMIC HAZARD EVALUATION 2.2 DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN BASIS EARTHQUAKE GROUND MOTIONS 2.3 METHOD TO DEFINE DESIGN RESPONSE SPECTRA AT VARIOUS DEPTHS IN THE SITE PROFILE 2.4 CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPING SYNTHETIC OR MODIFIED RECORDED ACCELERATION TIME SERIES 3. EVALUATION OF SEISMIC DEMAND 3.1 INTRODUCTION3.2 SEISMIC DEMAND DEVELOPMENT 3.3 MODELING AND INPUT PARAMETERS 3.3.1 Effective Stiffness of Reinforced Concrete and Steel-Plate Composite Wall Members 3.3.2 Mass (Effective Weight) 3.3.3 Damping Values for Structures, Systems, and Components 4. STRUCTURAL CAPACITY 4.1 STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS 4.2 COMPONENT CAPACITIES 4.2.1 General 4.2.2 Reinforced Concrete 4.2.2.1 Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Members 4.2.2.2 Combined In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Shear in Slabs, Diaphragms, and Walls 4.2.3 Structural Steel 4.2.4 Steel-Plate Composite 4.2.5 Reinforced Masonry 5. LOAD COMBINATIONS AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR STRUCTURES 5.1 Load Combinations 5.1.1 General 5.1.2 Seismic Load Combinations 5.1.2.1 Seismic Load Combinations for Strength-Based Acceptance Criteria 5.1.2.2 Seismic Load Combinations for Deformation-Based Acceptance Criteria 5.1.3 Inelastic Energy Absorption Factor 5.1.3.1 Component Inelastic Energy Absorption Factor 5.1.3.2 Weak or Soft Story Inelastic Energy Absorption Factor 5.1.3.3 High-Frequency Inelastic Energy Absorption Factor 5.1.3.4 Adjustments to the Inelastic Energy Absorption Factor for Ratcheting 5.2 Acceptance Criteria 5.2.1 General 5.2.2 Strength-Based Acceptance Criteria 5.2.3 Deformation-Based Acceptance Criteria 5.2.3.1 Allowable Drift Limits for Structural Systems 5.2.3.2 Allowable Rotation Limits for Structural Members 6. DUCTILE DETAILING REQUIREMENTS 6.1 STEEL STRUCTURES 6.1.1 Moment Frames 6.1.2 Braced Frames 6.1.3 Steel-Plate Composite (SC) Shear Walls 6.1.4 Collector Elements 6.1.5 Nearly Rigid Platforms and Supports 6.2 REINFORCED CONCRETE 6.2.1 General 6.2.2 Slab-Wall Moment Frame Systems 6.2.3 Requirements for Members Not Proportioned to Resist Forces Induced by Earthquake Motions 6.2.4 Collectors 6.2.5 Joints in Floor Slabs 6.3 ANCHORAGE 7. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 7.1 ROCKING AND SLIDING OF UNANCHORED BODIES 7.2 BUILDING SLIDING AND OVERTURNING 7.2.1 Building Sliding 7.2.2 Building Overturning 7.3 SEISMIC SEPARATION 7.4 SEISMIC DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR FOUNDATION ELEMENTS 7.4.1 Linear Analyses 7.4.2 Nonlinear Analyses 7.4.3 Special Provisions for Foundation Components 7.4.4 Liquefaction Potential and Soil Strength Loss 7.5 UNREINFORCED MASONRY USED AS MOVABLE PARTITIONS, BARRIERS, AND RADIATION SHIELDING 7.6 PROVISIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION EFFECTS 8. SEISMIC QUALIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 8.1 INTRODUCTION 8.2 QUALIFICATION BY ANALYSIS 8.2.1 Seismic Analysis Methods 8.2.1.1 Equivalent Static Analysis 8.2.1.2 Dynamic Analysis 8.2.2 Demand for Qualification by Analysis 8.2.2.1 Damping 8.2.2.2 Inelastic Energy Absorption Factor, Fµ8.2.2.3 Allowable Limit States for Active Mechanical Components and Pressure-Retaining Equipment 8.2.2.4 Total Demand for Qualification by Analysis 8.2.3 Capacity Using Qualification by Analysis 8.2.3.1 Capacity Defined by Industry Standards 8.2.3.2 Acceptance Criteria for Capacity 8.2.4 Acceptance Criteria and Documentation for Qualification by Analysis 8.3 QUALIFICATION BY TESTING AND EXPERIENCE DATA 8.3.1 Tests and Experience Methods 8.3.1.1 Testing 8.3.1.2 Test Experience Data 8.3.1.3 Earthquake Experience Data 8.3.2 Demand for Qualification by Testing and Experience Data 8.3.2.1 Demand for Qualification by Testing 8.3.2.2 Demand for Qualification by Test Experience Data and Earthquake Experience Data 8.3.3 Capacity Defined for Seismic Qualification by Testing and Experience Data 8.3.4 Acceptance Criteria and Documentation for Qualification by Tests and Experience Data 9. SEISMICALLY ISOLATED STRUCTURES 9.1 INTRODUCTION 9.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 9.2.1 Isolation System 9.2.1.1 General 9.2.1.2 Vertical and Horizontal Load Resistance 9.2.1.3 Minimum Lateral Restoring Force 9.2.1.4 Wind Loads 9.2.1.5 Operating Conditions 9.2.1.6 Inspection and Replacement 9.2.2 Isolators 9.2.2.1 Mechanical Properties 9.2.2.2 Quality Assurance 9.2.3 Basemat and Foundation Designs 9.3 DISPLACEMENTS AND FORCES FOR DESIGN 9.3.1 General 9.3.2 Seismic Isolators 9.3.3 Stops 9.3.4 Structures, Systems, and Components above the Isolation Interface 9.3.5 Structures below the Isolation Interface 9.3.6 Systems and Components Crossing the Isolation Interface 9.4 PEER REVIEW 9.5 TESTING OF PROTOTYPE AND PRODUCTION ISOLATORS 9.5.1 General 9.5.2 Prototype Testing 9.5.2.1 Test Specimens 9.5.2.2 Record 9.5.2.3 Sequence and Cycles 9.5.2.4 Test Specimen Adequacy 9.5.3 Production Testing 9.5.3.1 Test Specimens 9.5.3.2 Record 9.5.3.3 Sequence and Cycles 9.5.3.4 Test Specimen Adequacy 10. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 10.1 DESIGN VERIFICATION AND INDEPENDENT PEER REVIEW 10.1.1 Seismic Design Verification 10.1.2 Independent Seismic Peer Review 10.2 STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION, INSPECTION, AND TESTING 10.2.1 Structural Observations10.2.2 Continuous and Periodic Inspections 10.2.3 Testing 10.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM 10.3.1 Design Basis Documents 10.3.2 Design Procedures 10.4 SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE APPENDIXES APPENDIX A. ALTERNATE METHOD TO MEET ASCE 43 PERFORMANCE GOALS WHEN SEISMIC CAPABILITIES ARE DEFINED AT THE 50% PROBABILITY OF FAILURE LEVEL A1. INTRODUCTION A2. SPECIFICATION OF THE DESIGN RESPONSE SPECTRUM A3. SPECIFICATION OF MINIMUM FACTOR OF SAFETY TO BE APPLIED TO MEDIAN PROBABILITY OF FAILURE CAPABILITY APPENDIX B. ALTERNATE METHOD TO MEET ASCE 43 PERFORMANCE GOALS WHEN SEISMIC CAPABILITIES ARE DEFINED AT THE 10% PROBABILITY OF FAILURE LEVEL B1. INTRODUCTION B2. SPECIFICATION OF THE DESIGN RESPONSE SPECTRUM B3. 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