Thorium Fuel Cycle

Thorium Fuel Cycle

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13:

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Provides a critical review of the thorium fuel cycle: potential benefits and challenges in the thorium fuel cycle, mainly based on the latest developments at the front end of the fuel cycle, applying thorium fuel cycle options, and at the back end of the thorium fuel cycle.


The Metallurgy of Zirconium

The Metallurgy of Zirconium

Author: Benjamin Lustman

Publisher:

Published: 2013-05

Total Pages: 794

ISBN-13: 9781258715175

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Contributing Authors Include H. Etherington, R. C. Dalzell, D. W. Lillie And Others.


Canada Enters the Nuclear Age

Canada Enters the Nuclear Age

Author: Atomic Energy of Canada Limited

Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 9780773516014

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The nuclear energy company has overseen the production of its own history, focusing on programs at its laboratories in Chalk River, Ontario, and Whiteshell, Manitoba between 1943 and 1985. The 16 scientists who wrote the narrative discuss the organization and operations of the laboratories, nuclear safety and radiation protection, radioisotopes, basic research, developing the CANDU reactor, managing the radioactive wastes, business development, and revenue generation. Canadian card order number: C97-900188-9. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Radiological Characterization of Shut Down Nuclear Reactors for Decommissioning Purposes

Radiological Characterization of Shut Down Nuclear Reactors for Decommissioning Purposes

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13:

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This report describes and assesses radiological characterization as a precursor to decommissioning. It shows the influence of the radioactive inventory on the planning and strategies of decommissioning and also presents an extensive overview of characterization results on various reactors which have been or are being decommissioned.


Nuclear Energy Basic Principles

Nuclear Energy Basic Principles

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789201126085

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Describes the rationale and vision for the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The publication identifies the basic principles that nuclear energy systems must satisfy to fulfil their promise of meeting growing global energy demands.